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Ebony Road Players Presents: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical & Panel Discussion

tue12dec6:30 pm10:00 pmEbony Road Players Presents: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical & Panel DiscussionWritten by Melvin Tunstall III

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, December 12
Location: Meijer Theater, 2nd floor of the GRPM
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under

Play – 6:30 PM

Polkadots Polkadots follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot, who recently relocated to the “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the sole Polkadot in an all-square school, Lily confronts the daunting challenge of gaining acceptance among her peers. From enduring daily bullying to encountering segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest appears bleak until she befriends Sky, a reserved Square boy whose curiosity about her unique polkadot skin blossoms into an unexpected friendship. Inspired by Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine, Polkadots serves as a vibrant history lesson for the world, emphasizing that our differences make us extraordinary, not outcasts.

Panel Discussion – 7:45 PM

“Learning, Living, and Loving in Grand Rapids” investigates how the implementation of the 14th Amendment influenced our way of life within the community. Over the next year, in collaboration with our community partners, we will scrutinize the profound consequences of three Supreme Court decisions that employed the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection of the Law, affecting both lives and locales in Grand Rapids.

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The GRPM will be closing early at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th, for Cabinet of Curiosities: Grand Slam!

This elevated spring fundraiser explores America’s favorite pastime through Grand Rapids history and celebrates the GRPM’s new exhibit, Play Ball! The World’s Largest Collection of Detroit Tigers Autographed Baseballs.

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Planetarium Closure Notice

The Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium will be closed June 8 through June 15 for the most significant systems upgrade made to our Planetarium in 10 years!

Come back after June 15 to see crisper, cleaner, and more vibrant visuals, and a system capable of showcasing parts of the universe we weren’t able to display before!

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The GRPM will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 20. We will reopen on Monday, April 21 for normal hours. 

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This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.

Museum Promo Cash expires June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Any unused balance will be forfeited after this date. This card is for promotional purposes only and is not redeemable for cash or Museum credit.

Become A GRPM Member, Earn $20 in Museum Promo Cash!

Get $20 in Museum Promo Cash with the purchase of any membership now through Tuesday, December 3! 

This promo cash can be used towards admission to the Museum, Planetarium tickets, unique local gifts at the Curiosity Shop, and food and beverages at the Museum Cafe.

Museum Promo Cash expires June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Any unused balance will be forfeited after this date. This card is for promotional purposes only and is not redeemable for cash or Museum credit.

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The GRPM will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024 for an event. We will re-open on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9 a.m. 

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