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Grand Rapids Symphony Presents Star Wars: A New Hope at Van Andel Arena on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00PM.
Set 30 years after Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: A New Hope returns to the desert planet of Tatooine in the fourth episode of the saga. While searching for a lost droid, a young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) begins to discover his destiny when he is saved by reclusive Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness). A civil war rages in the galaxy, and Rebel forces struggle against the evil Galactic Empire, Luke and Obi-Wan enlist the aid of hotshot pilot, Han Solo (Harrison Ford). Joined by the quirky droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, the unlikely team sets out to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and use stolen plans to destroy the Empire's ultimate weapon.

In a legendary confrontation, the rogue group mounts an attack against the Death Star for a climactic battle with the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

Tickets go on sale Monday, November 18th at 10:00AM. *Please note the box office will not be open for this on sale.

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Every Wednesday at 6pm, Lansing Live Open Stage invites you to showcase your musical talent! Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all. Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome.

Sign ups are first come, first serve. Come early as sign-ups are limited and fill up quickly!

Kane Brown brings his The High Road Tour to Van Andel Arena for 2 days May 9 & 10, 2025 both shows at 7:00PM.

With special guests Mitchell Tenpenny & Ashley Cooke.

Named “the future of country music” (Billboard), Multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning singer/songwriter Kane Brown first broke onto the scene with the arrival of his self-titled, 3X Platinum debut album (2016), where he became the first artist ever to lead all five of Billboard’s main country charts simultaneously and topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for 13 weeks and earned two of the most-streamed country songs of all time (chart-topping singles Diamond-selling “Heaven,” 9X Platinum “What Ifs”). His album Experiment (2018) hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 all genre list-becoming the first Country artist in more than 24 years to top the chart with a sophomore album. Brown released his multi-song project Mixtape Vol. 1- which earned Brown an ACM Award nomination for Album of the Year (2021) and an ACM win for “Video of the Year.” Named to Time’s 100 most influential people in the world (2021), Brown has ascended from independently built social media notability to a 2X ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee and has become one of country music’s most accomplished mainstays and global entertainers. He has earned eleven chart-topping No. 1 singles at Country radio, headlined internationally sold out tours and stadium dates, and garnered a series of milestones that continue to expand the perception of country music and break musical boundaries- from becoming the first black artist in history to headline and sell out Boston’s historic Fenway Park (2023) to his win ACM Video of the Year (2021) and multiple CMA, ACM, Billboard, AMA, CMT and People’s Choice Award nominations, with The New York Times noting, “Kane Brown didn’t fit the country music mold. So he made his own.”

Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys, discovering that even as we evolve, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose.

Dive into an evening with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, tracing Beethoven's adventurous path through music's evolving landscape. The concert opens with Jared Miller’s innovative composition Under Sea, Above Sky, setting the stage for a transformative artistic journey. Grosvenor’s interpretation of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor" encapsulates the transition from the refined elegance of the 18th century to the impassioned expressiveness of Romanticism, underscoring the composer’s pivotal role in musical evolution. The evening reaches its zenith with Dvořák’s "Symphony No. 8," a vibrant celebration of Romantic drama and passion, perfectly capturing the evening's exploration of music's potent emotional trajectory.

Conductor: Timothy Muffitt
Featured Artist: Benjamin Grosvenor/Piano

Program:
JARED MILLER: Under Sea, Above Sky
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”
ANTONÍN DVORÁK: Symphony No. 8

Tickets: $30-$65
Concert Sponsors: MSUFCU

“How Sweet It Is”, “Country Road”, “Shower The People”, “Anticipation”, “You’re So Vain”, “Mockingbird”, “I Feel the Earth Move”, “It’s Too Late”, and “You’ve Got A Friend”. These are just a few of the fantastic songs you’ll hear when you see “Three American Troubadours” in concert.

This memorable production celebrates the lives and careers of 6-time Grammy winner James Taylor, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Carly Simon with 13 top 40 hits, and Carole King who wrote or co-wrote 118 Billboard Hot 100 pop hits– 3 iconic American singer/songwriters whose personal lives and careers have intertwined throughout the years, and whose memorable hit songs continue to offer ageless inspiration. Audiences will fall in love with the show’s 3 powerhouse vocalists as they artfully deliver the classic hits, with unique arrangements of fan favorites, engaging storytelling and multimedia projections to enhance the entire concert experience.

Kane Brown brings his The High Road Tour to Van Andel Arena for 2 days May 9 & 10, 2025 both shows at 7:00PM.

With special guests Mitchell Tenpenny & Ashley Cooke.

Named “the future of country music” (Billboard), Multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning singer/songwriter Kane Brown first broke onto the scene with the arrival of his self-titled, 3X Platinum debut album (2016), where he became the first artist ever to lead all five of Billboard’s main country charts simultaneously and topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for 13 weeks and earned two of the most-streamed country songs of all time (chart-topping singles Diamond-selling “Heaven,” 9X Platinum “What Ifs”). His album Experiment (2018) hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 all genre list-becoming the first Country artist in more than 24 years to top the chart with a sophomore album. Brown released his multi-song project Mixtape Vol. 1- which earned Brown an ACM Award nomination for Album of the Year (2021) and an ACM win for “Video of the Year.” Named to Time’s 100 most influential people in the world (2021), Brown has ascended from independently built social media notability to a 2X ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee and has become one of country music’s most accomplished mainstays and global entertainers. He has earned eleven chart-topping No. 1 singles at Country radio, headlined internationally sold out tours and stadium dates, and garnered a series of milestones that continue to expand the perception of country music and break musical boundaries- from becoming the first black artist in history to headline and sell out Boston’s historic Fenway Park (2023) to his win ACM Video of the Year (2021) and multiple CMA, ACM, Billboard, AMA, CMT and People’s Choice Award nominations, with The New York Times noting, “Kane Brown didn’t fit the country music mold. So he made his own.”

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed actor / singer / storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. BEING ALIVE is a collection of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes. From Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin, Mandy Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey you’ll never forget.

For nearly two decades, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals and building bridges in communities along the way. Members Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste were classically trained on the violin and viola through their high school and college careers. Post-college, they reconvened to produce beats for South Florida rappers and began building an audience in local clubs. Black Violin’s 2019 album release, Take the Stairs, earned a Grammy® Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album”. The band also recently received their second ever Grammy® Award nomination in collaboration with The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Join us at our Bloomfield Hills location every Sunday from 10am-2pm for our Gourmet Sunday Plated Brunch. Indulge in a carefully curated, made-to-order menu featuring elevated dishes such as our Muer omelet, lobster and spinach frittata, shrimp & cajun risotto grits, steak frites, and more. Plus enjoy live music by Keith Ferguson and Friends. Each plate is crafted to deliver the signature Joe Muer experience with every bite.