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Grand Rapids Ballet

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 2, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT

Grand Rapids Ballet

Grand Rapids Ballet invites patrons to experience the ballet in a new light as they perform outdoors on the walking trails at Millennium Park. Artistic Director James Sofranko discusses this partnership with West Michigan organization Trail.Club. The event takes place Saturday, with performances located at the Hansen Nature Trail.

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