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By WKTV Staff

The City of Kentwood’s Winter Concert Series will return Thursday, Jan. 16 with free concerts featuring a range of music from local artists and a variety of food trucks.

The series will feature three musical groups performing 6:30-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through March at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE. Each concert will feature a food truck outside the library offering food and beverages for purchase.

“We’re looking forward to another great concert series this winter season,” said Val Romeo, Kentwood Parks and Recreation Director. “These indoor performances offer a great opportunity for community members to enjoy quality time with friends and neighbors while listening to live local music.”

Event details

The lineup of performers and food trucks is as follows:

Thursday, Jan. 16 – Big Daddy Fox will perform blues, soul, rock and R&B with a legendary blues guitar and lively percussion. Around Baking Company food truck will offer freshly baked pizzas.
Thursday, Feb. 20 – Whorled will bring a mashup of Celtic, world music and classical tunes. Dune Buggy food truck will feature burgers and fries.
Thursday, March 20 – Kevin Brewster Trio will perform jazz with an emphasis on hard bop, bebop, contemporary and R&B. Patty Matters food truck will offer burgers and fries.

The concerts will take place in the library’s Community Room. Guests are welcome to bring their own beer, wine or nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy at the show.

Learn more about the Winter Concert Series at Kentwood.us/WinterConcerts.

West Michigan’s underground music scene staple, “Concerts Under the Stars,” is back and promises unforgettable performances (Courtesy, GRPM)

By WKTV Staff

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Attendees will be treated to a one-of-a-kind immersive concert experience (Courtesy, GRPM)

Get ready for an unforgettable sonic journey as “Concerts Under the Stars” returns to Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM).

Curated by the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, “Concerts Under the Stars” is an immersive full-dome concert experience highlighting local musicians and visual artists.

Local West Michigan bands will perform their music, enhanced by original video art projected onto the Planetarium’s 50-foot dome. Upcoming local visual artists collaborate with the musicians to weave together an exclusive concert experience.

First to take the stage

GRPM is kicking off the 2024 series on Jan. 11 and 12 with Silent Spirit, a Grand Rapids electronic music sensation. Silent Spirit combines synthesis and contemplative rhythms to create organic atmospheres and reflective environments.

Performances will be accompanied by a full-dome visual display presented by local artist, iVy Garvey.

Attendees are invited to explore their inner selves and imagine themselves immersed in a world drawn from inspiration of the natural world.

Must-know details

Each show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to explore the Museum’s first two floors of exhibits during the cocktail hour before the concert.