Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 22, 2014 – West Michigan Symphony’s alternative concert venue, The Block, in downtown Muskegon is bringing last season’s Los Angeles-based Helix Collective back for another concert this October. Helix Collective returns to The Block Saturday, Oct. 18, with “Happy Hour” the ultimate Cocktail Party! Cocktail inspired stories from Hollywood screenwriters include Guy […]
The first Saturday in October brings WMS Principal Violist, Leanne King Macdonald to The Block in downtown Muskegon. Macdonald and New York based pianist, Shiau-uen Ding, will collaborate on a performance of viola and piano + electronics the evening of October 4 at Muskegon’s hottest new performance venue for professional, alternative music stylings. We sent […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 9, 2014 — Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1939, the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts (then known as the Michigan Theater) was buzzing. Enormous crowds converged on the auditorium, program sheets in hand. The buzz had been intriguing; the audience members knew they were about to witness something delightful, unexpected, and brand new […]
Sept. 20 Concert Brings ArtPrize Jazz Category Winner to Muskegon Muskegon, Michigan, Sept. 2, 2014 – On Saturday, Sept. 20, Brad Fritcher + Quatre will weave an unconventional blend of jazz, punk, hip-hop, and other influences into a musical tapestry @TheBlock in downtown Muskegon. Brad Fritcher + Trois were first place winners of the jazz […]
MUSEKGON, MI – August 26, 2014 – West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will host a moo-sical fundraiser event for its music education programs called “Strings, Sings, Moo, Zoo” at Hampton Green Farm in Fruitport, 5440 E. Farr Road, Friday, Sept. 19, 5 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature farm tours, a dinner catered by the […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony’s children’s musical story time program, Click Clack Moosic returns to The Block this fall. After a successful introduction early this year, West Michigan Symphony’s Click Clack Moosic bring the series back to The Block starting in late-September for another run. Click Clack Moosic is a […]
Season Highlights the Symphony’s Past While Celebrating Its Future Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2014 — Season tickets are still available for the West Michigan Symphony’s 2014-2015 Diamond Anniversary season. A very special lineup of music, performers and tributes highlight the Symphony’s past and celebrate its future as it marks its 75th year in existence. The […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 21, 2014 – Twelve new pieces of artwork from 11 local artists will receive their West Michigan premiere Sept. 18 at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave. The West Michigan Symphony commissions, underwritten by Dr. Fred and Deb Brown, celebrate three-quarters of a century of music. The show, titled […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 20, 2014 – The West Michigan Symphony will continue its tradition of musical excellence with the announcement that Music Director Scott Speck has renewed his contract with the organization. Speck started with West Michigan Symphony (WMS) in July 2002, and with the new contract in place, will continue with the Symphony for […]
Muskegon, Michigan, Aug. 11, 2014 – Local jazz drummer Tim Froncek opens the 2014-15 season at West Michigan Symphony’s cool, intimate performance space, The Block, Friday, Aug. 22 with a concert that explores the spontaneity of jazz performance. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. August 22 at The Block, which is located on the second […]