Have you dreamed of performing your favorite Disney song? Broadway Bootcamp West Michigan is making those dreams come true! For ages 5 – 18, participants will learn the basics of musical theater performance and choreography and then put them together, with the assistance of the facilitator, to perform their own scene, song, and dance from […]

Jennifer L. Holberg is the chair of the English department at Calvin University, where she has been on faculty since 1998. She co-directs the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing, which “endeavors to create spaces wherein people from many faith traditions are welcomed warmly, listened to with respect and generosity, and inspired to deeper engagement with the […]

Kevin Timpe has the William H. Jellema Chair in Christian Philosophy at Calvin University since 2016, specializing in free will, philosophy of disability, and virtue ethics. He has written or edited 11 books, as well as over 60 articles in journals or edited collections. He is currently working on a book on embodiment and another on […]

Kate van Liere and Matt Heun are both recipients of the Presidential Award of Exemplary Teaching at Calvin University. They are both on a mission to inspire students to dream big. In this talk, the professors discuss together their different teaching styles and what they’ve learned in the classroom. Dr. Kate van Liere holds a B.A. in History of […]

Dogwood's Summer Youth Theater Presents: Arsenic and Old Lace. Written by Joseph Kessinger and directed by Casey Webb. Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that […]

Dogwood's Summer Youth Theater Presents: Arsenic and Old Lace. Written by Joseph Kessinger and directed by Casey Webb. Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that […]

Dogwood’s Summer Youth Theater Presents: Arsenic and Old Lace. Written by Joseph Kessinger and directed by Casey Webb. Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that […]

Bob Milne is a world renowned “Boogie-Woogie” ragtime pianist who has performed in Japan and Ireland. Bob has been recorded by the Library of Congress, played at Bill Gates’ private club in Palm Springs, and for the past president George Bush. Bob is regarded as an American Treasure. As a recording artist, he has produced […]

Kalamazoo's Kait Rose, and a star studded line up of professional musicians, present A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. This show is sure to bring to audiences a fun filled night of dancing and singing along with your favorite Fleetwood Mac songs. Kait has been playing guitar and writing songs since the summer of 2001 after […]

Enjoy an evening of heartwarming tales and beautiful music performed by one of America’s favorite female pianists, Robin Spielberg.  Whether playing American classics from film and Broadway, or her original works inspired by love, nature and life’s mysteries, Robin’s neo-classical piano stylings coupled with her ability to connect with audiences always inspire and make us […]

For the past 15 years, Full Cord has been making a name for themselves blending traditional bluegrass music in which they are deeply rooted with jazz, western swing, and classic rock n’ roll while keeping the traditional bluegrass feel alive and well. These influences make every performance memorable and unique. Hold on to your hats […]

Is your child interested in theatre but unsure of where to begin? Broadway Bootcamp is a dynamic program where participants learn the basics of musical theatre performance. It is a high-energy, engaging experience for anyone, no matter their level of stage experience.  It teaches the basics of theatre while also allowing participants to discover their […]