DiversityLecture SeriesWoodrick Diversity Learning Centerembraces, promotes and celebrates humandifferences through programming andactivities. All free and book signings withauthors.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

The Green Boat: SustainingOur Planet and Each Other7:00 p.m.Mary Pipher, Ph.D.Author, Clinical Psychologist

Wednesday, March 25

The Divide: American Injustice inthe Age of the Wealth Gap7:00 p.m.Matt TaibbiAuthor, Journalist

MusicDepartmentThe Grand Rapids Community College Musicdepartment hosts many very low or no costperformances throughout the year andemployees are welcome and encouragedto attend.

Friday, Feb. 20

Alumni Composers’ Concert7:30 p.m.GRCC Music Center, Recital Hall, Room 200Admission: Adults $5; Students/Seniors $3

Friday, Feb. 20

Grand River Winds:Gaelic SpectacularA wind ensemble concert presentedby the GRCC Community Wind Ensemble8:00 p.m.Fountain Street ChurchAdmission: Adults $6; Students/Seniors $3

Friday, Feb. 20

Alumni Composers’ Concert7:30 p.m.GRCC Music Center, Recital Hall, Room 200Admission: Adults $5; Students/Seniors $3

Sunday, Feb. 22

Choral Ensembles ConcertCollege Choir, Concert Choir, andselected soloists3:00 p.m.St. Cecilia Music Center Royce AuditoriumAdmission: Adults $5; Students/Seniors $3

Thursday, Feb. 26

GRCC International Guitar Series:Robert Gruca7:30 p.m.GRCC Music Center, Recital Hall, Room 200Admission: General Admission $15;Students/Seniors $10

Saturday, March 14

Afternoon with The Arts 2015:An American ExperienceCollaborative Concert Fundraiser featuringHarpists from the Franciscan Life ProcessCenter with the GRCC Concert Choir,Shades of Blue and Guitar Ensemble.1:00-3:00 p.m.Downtown Market 435 Ionia Avenue, S.W.Grand RapidsAdmission: $15 in advance; $20 at the door

Sunday, March 15

Instrumental Ensembles ConcertsOrchestra, Guitar Ensembles, Small StringEnsembles, Campus Band, Wind Ensemble,Mariachi, and other Small Ensembles2:00 and 4:00 p.m.St. Cecilia Music Center Royce AuditoriumAdmission: Adults $5; Students/Seniors $3

Tuesday, March 17

NASM Honors RecitalRe-Accreditation StudentRecital Performance2:30-3:30 p.m.St. Cecilia Music Center Royce AuditoriumAdmission: Free

Friday, March 20

Kent Philharmonia OrchestraConcert – Beethoven SymphonyNo. 97:30 p.m.St. Cecilia Royce AuditoriumAdmission: Adults $10; Students /Seniors $5

Tuesday, March 24

Winter Jazz NightAn evening of jazz presented by the GRCCShades of Blue, Jazz Orchestra, and Combo7:30 p.m.The Raider Grill, Second Floor, StudentCommunity CenterAdmission: Adults $5; Students/Seniors $3

Thursday, March 26

GRCC International Guitar Series:The Canadian Guitar Quartet7:30 p.m.GRCC Music Center, Recital Hall, Room 200Admission: Adults $15; Students/Seniors $10

Thursday, April 2

Student ComposersForum ConcertA recital featuring the composition studentsof Dr. Carol VanRandwyk7:30 p.m.GRCC Music Center, Recital Hall, Room 200Admission: Free

Friday, April 10

Grand River Winds:In a Spanish GardenA wind ensemble concert presented by theGRCC Community Wind Ensemble8:00 p.m.Fountain Street ChurchAdmission: Adults $6; Students/Seniors $3

Friday, April 17

Musical MoodsA collage concert presented by all ofthe GRCC musical ensembles and alumni.Special guest conductors – Lynn Asperand Duane Davis 7:30 p.m.Fountain Street ChurchAdmission: Adults $12; Students/Seniors $8

Friday, May 8

Kent Philharmonia OrchestraConcert: Music of GeorgeGershwin and Jazz Standards7:30 p.m.St. Cecilia Music CenterAdmission: Adults $10; Students/Seniors $5

Enjoy culture here at GRCC.

Many ways to

 

SpectrumTheaterAt Spectrum Theater the house is rarelydark at the Spectrum Theater with allthe performances and community eventshosted there, such as ArtPrize. Each year,a large number of current and past GRCCtrained actors receive Grand Awards, givenin recognition for outstanding communitytheatre. Tickets can be purchased bycalling the box office at (616) 234-3946.

Jan. 8, 10, 14, 15, 17 at 8 p.m.;January 11, 18 at 3 p.m.Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids presents,

 A Night with Fanny Brice by Chip Deffaa (Black box/Room 201)

Jan. 29-31;Feb. 5-7Actors’ Theatre presents,

Water By The Spoonful  By Quiara Alegra Hudes

Feb. 26-28GRCC Players presents

From White Plains By Michael Perlman

March 19-21 & 26-28Actors’ Theatre presents,

The Light In The Piazza - A Musical  Book by Craig Lucas, Musicand Lyrics by Adam Guettel

April 16, 18, 23, 25 at 8 p.m.April 19 & 26 at 3 p.m.Jewish Theatre Presents…

Death of a Salesman By Arthur Miller

May 14-16 & 21-23Actors’ Theatre presents,

Other Desert Cities By Jon Robin Baitz

June 11, 13, 18, 20 at 8 p.m.June 14 & 21 at 3 p.m.Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids presents…

The Triangle Factory Fire Project  By Christopher Piehler in collaborationwith Scott Adam Evans

SportsIf you enjoy sports, GRCC has many waysfor you to enjoy watching and cheeringon our teams. The current schedule can befound at www.grccraiders.com

PsychologySpeaker SeriesAll presentations are free and held inroom 168 of the Wisner-Bottrall AppliedTechnology Center. For more information,contact Dr. Frank Conner, (616) 234-3612

Tuesday, Feb. 17 Art Therapy and the ExpressiveArts: Knowing Yourself ThroughYour Creative SideAndrea Baier-Petiet, BS, MA, LMSW1:00-2:30

Wednesday, March 18 

Self-Justification in Everyday LifeWhat cognitive dissonance theory revealsabout cheating, justice, love, war, memory,and the decisions we make.

Carol Tavris, Ph.D.1:00-2:30

Collins Art GalleryLocated on the 4th Floor of Main Building143 Bostwick Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 234-3544

Gallery HoursMonday -Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.,Friday Noon -3 p.m.Gallery Events - Winter 2015

Jan 19 - February 6, 2015Photo Student Exhibition

February 16 - March 20Sculpture Student Exchangewith Delta CollegeAn exchange exhibition between GRCC

and Delta College curated by Scott Garrard

March 30 - April 16, 2015

GRCC Student Exhibition

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. GRCC is an Equal Opportunity Institution.All participants are welcome. Those in need of special accommodations please contact DSS at (616) 234-4140.

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