Events Calendar
march
thu21mar6:30 pmthu9:00 pmConcert Under The Stars: Sarena Rae feat. KB Brown
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Sarena Rae– feat. KB Brown
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Sarena Rae– feat. KB Brown
March 21 and 22, 2024
7:30 p.m. in the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium.
About The Artist.
Sarena Rae released her original debut single and music video “You’re Beautiful” at the young age of 16. From this initial success, Sarena has continued to grow in the West Michigan music community. In 2019, she recorded her original EP entitled Heaven at Thirdcoast Recording Studios and released her EP in the fall of 2020. Sarena is a vocalist in the local cover band Brena, a producer and lead vocalist for the Michigan chapter of the international Musicians League “Bluewater Kings”, a board member of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, and the founder of Music That Raised Us.
Each show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Performers will play two sets with a short intermission in between. Refreshments, beer, and other beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20, with discounted pricing of $16 for GRPM members.
Please be aware that shows may contain bright lights or dizzying visuals.
To learn more about Concerts Under the Stars, visit grpm.org/concerts-under-the-stars
Sponsored by: Dizzybird Records & Saugatuck Brewing Co.
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thu21mar7:00 pmthu9:30 pmGRAAA | March MeetingWomen’s Voices in Astronomical Discovery
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GRAAA Meeting | March 7 p.m. in the Overlook Room. Women’s Voices in Astronomical Discovery
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GRAAA Meeting | March
7 p.m. in the Overlook Room.
Women’s Voices in Astronomical Discovery
Commemorating both the coming of the Spring Equinox and Women’s History Month, GRAAA member Mark McIntosh will profile several female astronomers who have made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe through their research and writings. There are so many to choose from and Mark will be posting his choices and title in this space soon. Refreshments and social time will follow.
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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fri22mar6:30 pmfri9:00 pmConcert Under The Stars: Sarena Rae feat. KB Brown
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Sarena Rae– feat. KB Brown
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Sarena Rae– feat. KB Brown
March 21 and 22, 2024
7:30 p.m. in the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium.
About The Artist.
Sarena Rae released her original debut single and music video “You’re Beautiful” at the young age of 16. From this initial success, Sarena has continued to grow in the West Michigan music community. In 2019, she recorded her original EP entitled Heaven at Thirdcoast Recording Studios and released her EP in the fall of 2020. Sarena is a vocalist in the local cover band Brena, a producer and lead vocalist for the Michigan chapter of the international Musicians League “Bluewater Kings”, a board member of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, and the founder of Music That Raised Us.
Each show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Performers will play two sets with a short intermission in between. Refreshments, beer, and other beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20, with discounted pricing of $16 for GRPM members.
Please be aware that shows may contain bright lights or dizzying visuals.
To learn more about Concerts Under the Stars, visit grpm.org/concerts-under-the-stars
Sponsored by: Dizzybird Records & Saugatuck Brewing Co.
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tue26mar11:30 amtue1:00 pmGRPM Luncheon | 2024
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The 2024 GRPM Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, March 26 at 11:30 am.
Join us to see how collaborations between the GRPM and local educators are revolutionizing how students are learning, and how your support helps build for the future.
11:30 a.m. l Networking
12:00-1:00 p.m. l Lunch & Program
Held at Grand Valley State University’s L.V. Eberhard Center: 301 West Fulton | Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Additional event details at grpm.org/Luncheon. All proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation.
Can’t make it to this year’s Luncheon but want to help? Donate today!
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april
thu18apr6:30 pmthu9:00 pmA Night of Traditional Cuisine with Motherland Cooking Xperience
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Join us Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a food and culture presentation by Motherland Culture Connection. Guests will be treated
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Join us Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a food and culture presentation by Motherland Culture Connection. Guests will be treated to a multi-course meal and presentation from chef Mirabel Umenei, along with after-hours access to Mandela: The Official Exhibition.
Tickets are $60 per guest.
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thu25apr7:00 pmthu9:30 pmGRAAA | April MeetingReports from Under the Shadow.
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GRAAA Meeting | April 7 p.m. in the Overlook Room. Reports from Under the Shadow.
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GRAAA Meeting | April
7 p.m. in the Overlook Room.
Reports from Under the Shadow.
Hear the adventure stories of GRAAA members seeking clear skies for the Great Solar Eclipse, complete with images of their success or failure. It should be quite the compilation, drawn from shadow chasers going to all parts of the path of totality. Please note the change to 4th Thursday for this month’s meeting.
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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may
sat04may11:00 amsat3:00 pmThe Intersection of Art and Nature
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Join us for another edition of our Intersection of Art and Nature series. Discover a variety of art-focused activities spread throughout the Museum. Learn about
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Join us for another edition of our Intersection of Art and Nature series. Discover a variety of art-focused activities spread throughout the Museum. Learn about African art like Kente cloth, decorate your own Spiral Snake decorating and explore Mbira, a type of thumb piano.
thu16may7:00 pmthu9:30 pmGRAAA | May MeetingDark Skies, A Resource Essential to Life as We Know It.
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GRAAA Meeting | May 7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater. Dark Skies, A Resource Essential to
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GRAAA Meeting | May
7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater.
Dark Skies, A Resource Essential to Life as We Know It.
A presentation about the efforts to mitigate light pollution and maximize access to a dark night sky by Dr. Sally Oey, Professor of Astronomy at the University of Michigan. Professor Oey is a leader in efforts to ensure that dark locations are maintained in parts of Michigan where that is still possible.
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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sat18may10:00 amsat5:00 pmCelebration of Mandela
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This event celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela and African cultures through music, cuisine, art, and fashion. As the second to last weekend that the
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This event celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela and African cultures through music, cuisine, art, and fashion. As the second to last weekend that the Museum will host Mandela: The Official Exhibition, these activities, performances, and additional displays will highlight and uplift our local community’s connections to African cultures and the themes of the exhibit.
october
thu17oct7:00 pmthu9:30 pmGRAAA | October MeetingWhy We Throw DARTs.
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GRAAA Meeting | October 7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater. Why We Throw DARTs.
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GRAAA Meeting | October
7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater.
Why We Throw DARTs.
Why We Throw DARTs, presented by Dr. Seth Jacobson, a planetary specialist from Michigan State University who participated in NASA’s successful Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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november
thu14nov6:00 pm16th Annual Jay & Betty Van Andel Legacy Awards Gala
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Each year, the Legacy Awards Gala honors outstanding leaders
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Each year, the Legacy Awards Gala honors outstanding leaders who have inspired others by their personal and professional investments in the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community past, present, and future. The Legacy Awards Gala continues to sustain the inspiring stories of leadership, as well as contributing to the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and helping to continue the vision Jay & Betty Van Andel had for the Museum: to be a vital cornerstone of the Grand Rapids community.
Event Co-Chairs: Dave & Carol Van Andel, Linsey Gleason and Jim Williams
Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024 for the 16th Annual Legacy Awards Gala!
Reserved table $2,500 or individual tickets $150 each.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact kvandoeselaar@grpm.org or call 616.929.1736.
PROGRAM
6:00 p.m. | Cocktails & Appetizers
7:00 p.m. | Dinner & Program
8:30 p.m. | Explore the Museum
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GRAAA Meeting | November 7 p.m. in the Overlook Room. The Star of Bethlehem, Casting New
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GRAAA Meeting | November
7 p.m. in the Overlook Room.
The Star of Bethlehem, Casting New Light on an Old Mystery.
The Star of Bethlehem, Casting New Light on an Old Mystery, with Chaffee Planetarium Curator Emeritus Dave DeBruyn. Join Dave as he uses planetarium technology to turn the clock back to Biblical times to search the sky of that era for phenomena that might have played a part in the story of the Magi, which has intrigued scholars for centuries.
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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