Local Entertainment Snapshot Highlights Nearby Arts Scene
A compact rundown of recent shows and events in the area featuring performances by local theaters, galleries, and music venues. This brief notes notable debuts, venue changes, and upcoming dates for audiences seeking cultural options this season.
Fourth of July Celebration kicks off in Holland downtown
Downtown Holland hosts its first Fourth of July Celebration at Kellen Park starting at 2 p.m. with inflatables games and food vendors. Street Performer Series runs 6 30 to 8 30 p m with a stilt walker. Fireworks light up the sky at dusk over Kellen Park.
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Holland
Kellen Park
Kollen Park
John R
Georgia
John
Measure for Measure at Red Barn Theatre July 6
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company opens summer season with Measure for Measure at Red Barn Theatre Saugatuck for one night 7:30 p.m. July 6. Tickets 15 dollars adults 10 dollars students and seniors. Call (269) 857-5300 for reservations. The play explores government and religious corruption in a dark comedy.
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Red Barn Theatre
63Rd St
Pigeon Creek
Water Street Gallery announces Watch Your Step show
Water Street Gallery in Douglas unveils the exhibition Watch Your Step from July 6 to 31 with an artists reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 98 Center Street. For details visit waterstreetgallery.com.
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Water Street Gallery
Center St
Waterstreetgallery
Douglas
Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Zeeland
Zeeland hosts the Sounds of Summer concert series at the Lawrence Park Bowl with free shows from West Michigan acts. Dinner proceeds benefit The Bridge Youth Ministry. This week's act is Grooters and Beal, a Holland based Christian rock duo. Concerts start 6:30 PM with dinner sales from 6 PM.
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Lawrence Street Park
Zeeland
Lawrence Park Bowl
Huntington Bank
West Michigan
Bridge Youth Ministry
The
Grooters & Beal
John Grooters
Dwight Beal
Lawrence Park
Lawrence Street
State Street
Pine Avenue
Central Avenue
Feelthefeel.com
Xanadu continues at Saugatuck Center for the Arts
The production runs at the Mason Street Warehouse through July 14 with shows at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday, plus a 2 p.m. final Sunday. Tickets cost 29 to 42 dollars and feature a cast of Broadway pros and WMU and UM students.
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Saugatuck Center For the Arts
Culver St
Mason Street Warehouse
Western Michigan University
University of Michigan
SCA
Kurt Stamm
Fireworks and a Moon Phase Neighbor Tale
A Holland resident named Tom Hoover, a Hope College chef, recounts hosting a Fourth of July gathering with fireworks including ordinance type devices. Neighbors reacted with fear and anger, a child hid indoors, and the storyteller reflects on triggers and maintaining calm since then.
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Holland
Tom Hoover
Hope College
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