The Bardnership

A series of events, programming, and educational experiences presented by Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company in conjunction with Shakespeare In Love.   BUZZED BARD January 25 | 7:00 PM AT SPEAKEZ LOUNGE Join the actors of The Pigeon...

ANNIE IS BACK… IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Two volunteers, both who played the title role in Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s Annie  in different productions fifteen years apart, get ready for The Sound of Music  this holiday season.   Nicki (Hartley) Paarlberg, Civic’s 2002 Annie, takes part in the...

January 11 and 12-Streetcar Weather Updates

SUNDAY 1/12 Today’s performance of A Streetcar Named Desire will proceed as scheduled. The show begins at 2 PM and will be followed by the Mental Health Discussion with The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. Please note, all classes will proceed as...
Singing Stories, Fighting for Change

Singing Stories, Fighting for Change

SINGING STORIES, FIGHTING FOR CHANGE Chavala Ymker Origins Growing up the son of an Arkansas farmer, the South Johnny Cash knew was one of blatant racism and hate. In fact, the men in Cash’s family took pride in their participation in the hatred expressed towards the...