Music

Verdi's Requiem

David Lockington leads the Grand Rapids Symphony in a program featuring Verdi's Requiem. The Symphony Chorus will also perform. On November 2nd through the 3rd at DeVos Hall. Performances start at 8:00pm both nights. For more information (616) 454-9451.

The New Reformation Band

The band joins the Grand Rapids Symphony for a jazz program that covers everything from New Orleans to Chicago Style. On November 9th through the 11th at DeVos Hall. Performances start at 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday and 3:00pm on Sunday. Please call (616) 454-9451 for more information.

Sacred Music for Opera Lovers

The Grand Rapids Cantata Choir, along with a full professional orchestra, performs sacred music from some of the world's best-known operas. On November 18th at St. Isadore's Catholic Church at 3:00pm. Please call (616) 575-7464 for more information.

Art

The Leaded Glass of Frank Lloyd Wright

Light Screens is the most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted of the innovative leaded glass windows designed by America's most celebrated architect. On October 12th through January 06, 2002 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. For more information please call (616) 831-1001.

Annual Kendall Juried Art Show

National Juried Competition Show of artists from throughout the country and juried by T.L. Solien. On November 13th through January 2nd at the Kendall Gallery. The Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and on Sundays 12:00pm - 5:00 pm. For more information please call (616) 451-2787.

Theatre

Grimm Tales

A musical telling of many of the famous folk and fairy tales of the Brother Grimm, presented by the internationally renowned Minneapolis Children's Theatre Company. On November 8th through the 9th at the Lowell Performing Arts Center. Call for times and also for any other information (616) 774-9922.

North Star

Set in North Carolina in the 60's, the play focuses on Relia, a young African-American girl, whose innocence is transformed by the rising tensions of the civil rights movement. On November 8th through 10th at the Spectrum Theater. The performance starts at 8:00pm for all three nights. Please call (616) 234-3946 for more information.

Peter Pan

The Broadway Musical makes its Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - just in time for the holidays. Showing between November 15th through December 15th at 7:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3:00 pm on Sunday. For more information please call (616) 222-6650.

The Music Man

The All-American salute to music, romance and fast-talking flim-flam. Featuring songs such as `Seventy-six Trombones,' `Trouble,' `Till There Was You,' `Pickalittle.' The show runs November 20th through the 25th at DeVos Hall. Performances are at 7:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:00pm and 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 pm on Sunday. Please call (616) 235-6285 for more information.

Little Women

Stage production of the timeless story of four sisters and their love of family and life. Running from November 23rd through December 8th at the Master Arts Theatre. Shows are at 7:30pm and there will be two Saturday matinees on December 1st and 8th at 2:00pm. For more information please call (616) 455-1212.

Ballet

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

The original Russian version of the Nutcracker performed by the Moscow Ballet on its' 9th annual United States tour. On November 4th at 3:00pm at DeVos Hall. For more information please call (616) 456-3333.

Honorable Mention

Festival of Trees

View designer Christmas trees and vote for your favorite tree. On the 17th will be the Auction Gala. It will feature a live auction of the Christmas trees with late night dinner and dancing 7:00 pm - midnight. On November 6th through November 17th in Breton Village from 9:30am - 9:00pm on Thursday and Friday and 9:30am - 6:00pm on Saturday. Please call (616) 949-0414 for more information.

Deer Widows' Weekend and Fashion Show

For women only!! While the hunting fanatics are out in the wilderness, enjoy soothing massages, manicures and fashion show. On November 16th through the 18th at the Double JJ Resort. Please call (231) 894-4444 for more information.

Mister Rogers' Sweater Drive

The GR Children's Museum, in concert with the Mister Rogers' neighborhood exhibit, will kick of Mister Rogers' Sweater Drive including a special appearance by speedy deliveryman, Mr. McFeely. Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9:30am - 5pm, and Thursday 9:30am - 8pm, and Sunday 12:00pm - 5pm. Please call (616) 235-4726 for more information.