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Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.

Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls “100 times better than any bedtime story!”

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will perform at Miller Auditorium on Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm and on Saturday, November 8 at 11:00am and 3:30pm. For more information, please visit millerauditorium.com or call the Miller Auditorium Box Office at (269) 387-2300.

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.

Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls “100 times better than any bedtime story!”

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will perform at Miller Auditorium on Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm and on Saturday, November 8 at 11:00am and 3:30pm. For more information, please visit millerauditorium.com or call the Miller Auditorium Box Office at (269) 387-2300.

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

’Twas the Night Before Christmas A Delightful One-Hour Holiday Ballet

CARE Ballet - the Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble - kicks off the holiday season with its signature production for the whole family ’ Twas the Night Before Christmas Thanksgiving weekend, November 28, 29 and 30. The beloved Clement Moore poem is brought to life with original choreography by Judith Genson-Wadsworth with mischievous mice, dancing stockings, prancing reindeer and falling snowflakes before Santa is heard arriving on the rooftop.

Opening with an original score adapted from “We Need A Little Christmas” by local composer Kayle Clements, more than 60 dancers will take the stage at East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center. This ballet is holiday magic for all ages at the affordable price of $15 for students and $20 for adults. CARE Ballet continues to delight families with this familiar holiday story. Festive sets, holiday music, beautiful costumes, artful dancers and a one-hour performance, this is the perfect way to introduce children to stories told through ballet. Tickets are available at careballet.org or at the door on performance days. For Group sales, email boxoffice@careballet.org .

“Jingle Jigs, Reels a Treat.”
Ken Longworth—The Newcastle Herald

Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.

Experience the magic of A Celtic Christmas, where world-class performers—including former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance—come together for a holiday spectacular like no other. This unforgettable performance blends melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling with Irish wit, traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads, and all your favorite carols. Bursting with electrifying rhythms and extraordinary talent, it's an evening of Irish charm and enthralling entertainment you won’t want to miss.

Immerse yourself in a traditional Celtic landscape and let the magic of an Irish Christmas transport you to a world filled with excitement and wonder, where vibrant music and dance embody the heartbeat of the festive season.

While the Carpenters are known for over a dozen chart-topping hits and memorable songs of the 70s, they also won over fans with their Christmas celebrations. Singer and playwright Lisa Rock and her six-piece band are dedicated to re-creating the true sound and unforgettable Christmas songs of the Carpenters in a holiday concert, A Carpenters' Christmas. Based on the music from the Carpenters' two holiday albums and Christmas variety shows, A Carpenters' Christmas will feature “Merry Christmas Darling” and the jazzy “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town." It's a holiday concert that is sure to spread joy and cheer during the holiday season!

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Reimagined for 2025, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, dazzling scenery, and stunning costumes—making it the ultimate holiday gift!

Trisha Yearwood brings her live tour to DeVos Performance Hall on December 17, 2025.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the incomparable Trisha Yearwood with the Grand Rapids Symphony! This promises to be a heartwarming and unforgettable holiday celebration, blending the festive spirit of Christmas with the power and emotion of Trisha Yearwood's signature sound, all backed by the Grand Rapids Symphony. Get ready for an enchanting evening of holiday cheer and timeless music!

Tickets on sale Friday, August 22nd at 10:00AM. *Please note the box office will not be open for the on sale.

Tickets may be purchased at the box office or on-line at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are subject to change. For current ticket prices, visit Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices may vary, as market pricing applies to all tickets. Prices may fluctuate based on supply and demand. A ticket limit of 8 will apply to every order.

Calvin Theatre Company presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER a play by Rick Elise with music by Wayne Barker, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (comedy)
Directed by John Scritchfield, Creative Director and Visiting Lecturer of Theatre

Upends the Story of How a Miserable Orphan Becomes the Legendary Peter Pan

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates--led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own--the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

Per the publisher, this show is recommended for ages 8 and up. We encourage families with younger children to research the show to determine individual comfort levels prior to attending.

The Gezon Auditorium is located in the Spoelhof University Center on the campus of Calvin University.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Calvin Theatre Company presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER a play by Rick Elise with music by Wayne Barker, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (comedy)
Directed by John Scritchfield, Creative Director and Visiting Lecturer of Theatre

Upends the Story of How a Miserable Orphan Becomes the Legendary Peter Pan

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates--led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own--the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

Per the publisher, this show is recommended for ages 8 and up. We encourage families with younger children to research the show to determine individual comfort levels prior to attending.

The Gezon Auditorium is located in the Spoelhof University Center on the campus of Calvin University.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com