Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Human Nature: The Motown Show presented by Smokey Robinson, originally scheduled to perform Thursday, April 5 at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids has been cancelled. At this time there is no confirmed rescheduled date for the performance. Refunds will be available at point of purchase.
“We are so disappointed that we have to miss this show,” said Human Nature.
“Stay tuned to the website, www.humannaturelive.com for the latest news on the schedules for future shows.” said Madstone Productions the show’s national tour promoter.
Human Nature, Australia’s leading pop vocal group, pays tribute to the Motown sound. They deliver a classic yet modern take on Motown hits, featuring songs originally made famous by artists like the Four Tops, the Supremes, the Temptations and Stevie Wonder. Human Nature’s distinctive and authentic performances of these ever-popular favorites represent everything audiences love about the songs, performed by four supremely talented young men who sing and dance their way through the Motown hit list.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
2012 Cottage & Lakefront Living Show/Grand Rapids Fact Sheet
Location: DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; tel: 616-742-6500
Dates & Times
Admission
Friday, March 23
Saturday, March 24
Sunday, March 25
3 pm - 9pm
10 am - 9pm
11 am - 5pm
Adults: $9.00
Children (6-14): $4.00
5 & Under: Free
24-Hour Info: 1-800-328-6550 or www.GRCottageShow.com
West Michigan’s only Show that’s completely devoted to the Cottage Lifestyle!
Hundreds of exhibitors! Architects and designers; lakefront builders; cedar and log home builders; boats, docks, and lifts; interior design and cottage-style furnishings; landscapers, home improvement and more.
Three custom-built, fully landscaped cabins, including a two-story loft design, inside DeVos Place!
Tom Rademacher, columnist in the GR Press, leads the 2012 Weekend Project Center: how to build your own outdoor shower.
Professional sand sculptor Janet Moore Schrader, aka The Sandpirate, in the 1200 Sq. Foot “Monroe Street Beach”. Castle building all weekend, a castle-building contest on Saturday, and kids can “Storm the Castle” Sunday afternoon!
Cottage Fine Art Show, an art fair, featuring Michigan artists. Includes paintings, photography, sculpture, and more.
Shop the Lakefront Market Place with dozens of merchants selling all kinds of cool items for your cottage or home.
Try out an awesome state-of-the-art Fishing Simulator all weekend long, and don’t miss the seminars on how to get the most out of Family Fishing, courtesy of Sportpersons Ministries!
Watch Artists and Artisans at Work. Wooden boat builders and other artists will be creating works of art every day during the show.
Free seminars all weekend on Cottage Succession Planning, Birding, Cottage Security, Nature Photography, Cottage Landscaping for Shoreline Conservation, Great Lakes Invasive Species, and more.
Dates & Times
Admission
Friday, March 23
Saturday, March 24
Sunday, March 25
3 pm - 9pm
10 am - 9pm
11 am - 5pm
Adults: $9.00
Children (6-14): $4.00
5 & Under: Free
24-Hour Info: 1-800-328-6550 or www.GRCottageShow.com
West Michigan’s only Show that’s completely devoted to the Cottage Lifestyle!
Hundreds of exhibitors! Architects and designers; lakefront builders; cedar and log home builders; boats, docks, and lifts; interior design and cottage-style furnishings; landscapers, home improvement and more.
Three custom-built, fully landscaped cabins, including a two-story loft design, inside DeVos Place!
Tom Rademacher, columnist in the GR Press, leads the 2012 Weekend Project Center: how to build your own outdoor shower.
Professional sand sculptor Janet Moore Schrader, aka The Sandpirate, in the 1200 Sq. Foot “Monroe Street Beach”. Castle building all weekend, a castle-building contest on Saturday, and kids can “Storm the Castle” Sunday afternoon!
Cottage Fine Art Show, an art fair, featuring Michigan artists. Includes paintings, photography, sculpture, and more.
Shop the Lakefront Market Place with dozens of merchants selling all kinds of cool items for your cottage or home.
Try out an awesome state-of-the-art Fishing Simulator all weekend long, and don’t miss the seminars on how to get the most out of Family Fishing, courtesy of Sportpersons Ministries!
Watch Artists and Artisans at Work. Wooden boat builders and other artists will be creating works of art every day during the show.
Free seminars all weekend on Cottage Succession Planning, Birding, Cottage Security, Nature Photography, Cottage Landscaping for Shoreline Conservation, Great Lakes Invasive Species, and more.
Friday, March 9, 2012
John Mayer Tour Cancelled
Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician John Mayer has canceled his recently announced U.S. tour and will take an indefinite hiatus from live performing due to the return of the granuloma in his throat.
Mayer was treated for the same condition and placed on extensive vocal rest in 2011. The 18-city tour was to be his first in the United States in two years. Ticket purchasers for his initial scheduled date at DeVos Performance Hall on April 12th should refer to their point of purchase for refund details.
His new album Born and Raised will be released as planned by Columbia Records on May 22, 2012. The album’s first single—“Shadow Days”—debuted March 5 and is available on iTunes.
“Nothing feels worse than having to break the stage down before the performance, and I mean nothing. I love this band you were going to hear, I love the guys and girls I work with, and the only thing that stops me from devolving into a puddle of tears is knowing that it's a long life, and the greatest gift in the world is being able to create music no matter what the circumstances,” wrote Mayer to fans via his tumblr blog earlier today.
Mayer was treated for the same condition and placed on extensive vocal rest in 2011. The 18-city tour was to be his first in the United States in two years. Ticket purchasers for his initial scheduled date at DeVos Performance Hall on April 12th should refer to their point of purchase for refund details.
His new album Born and Raised will be released as planned by Columbia Records on May 22, 2012. The album’s first single—“Shadow Days”—debuted March 5 and is available on iTunes.
“Nothing feels worse than having to break the stage down before the performance, and I mean nothing. I love this band you were going to hear, I love the guys and girls I work with, and the only thing that stops me from devolving into a puddle of tears is knowing that it's a long life, and the greatest gift in the world is being able to create music no matter what the circumstances,” wrote Mayer to fans via his tumblr blog earlier today.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Trace Adkins Offers ‘Songs & Stories’ to Loyal fans
One of the biggest country stars in the world, Trace Adkins, has announced the schedule for his upcoming Songs & Stories Tour. Adkins brings his highly anticipated tour to DeVos Performance Hall on Wednesday, July 18th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $35.00, $49.50 and $69.50 and go on sale this Friday, March 9th at 10:00am. Tickets can be purchased at the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena box offices, ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets and charge by phone: 800-745-3000.
Adkins found inspiration for the Songs & Stories Tour after he released his 10th studio album, Proud To Be Here, last summer with a CMT Invitation-only special. The special featured new hits “Just Fishin” and “Million Dollar View,” a Q&A session and the most-loved songs from Adkins’ twenty-year career. The taping was so fun for Trace and his guests that he began laying plans for a tour.
“The point of this tour is to get together and share meaningful songs, stories and some laughs ‘around the campfire’ – it’s the Country music tradition.”
Fans can share their own stories, questions and the songs that have inspired or shaped their lives on the Songs & Stories page at www.traceadkins.com.
From humble beginnings as a small-town Louisiana roughneck, to a Country superstar with a twenty-year career of hits to his recent roles as outspoken author and actor, Adkins’ life parallels the songs he sings. His albums showcase a range of earnest tributes and party anthems with humor and depth – the Songs & Stories Tour promises to offer the same.
Tickets are $35.00, $49.50 and $69.50 and go on sale this Friday, March 9th at 10:00am. Tickets can be purchased at the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena box offices, ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets and charge by phone: 800-745-3000.
Adkins found inspiration for the Songs & Stories Tour after he released his 10th studio album, Proud To Be Here, last summer with a CMT Invitation-only special. The special featured new hits “Just Fishin” and “Million Dollar View,” a Q&A session and the most-loved songs from Adkins’ twenty-year career. The taping was so fun for Trace and his guests that he began laying plans for a tour.
“The point of this tour is to get together and share meaningful songs, stories and some laughs ‘around the campfire’ – it’s the Country music tradition.”
Fans can share their own stories, questions and the songs that have inspired or shaped their lives on the Songs & Stories page at www.traceadkins.com.
From humble beginnings as a small-town Louisiana roughneck, to a Country superstar with a twenty-year career of hits to his recent roles as outspoken author and actor, Adkins’ life parallels the songs he sings. His albums showcase a range of earnest tributes and party anthems with humor and depth – the Songs & Stories Tour promises to offer the same.
Monday, February 27, 2012
JOHN MAYER LAUNCHES NEW U.S. TOUR
Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician John Mayer launches his first U.S. tour in two years on April 9, stopping in Grand Rapids just three days later on April 12 at 7:30pm. Mayer will take the DeVos Performance Hall stage as the tour leads into his upcoming fifth album Born and Raised, which will be released soon thereafter.
Mayer produced Born and Raised with Don Was, who worked on albums for acts such as the Rolling Stones, B.B. King and Bonnie Raitt. Rock legends David Crosby and Graham Nash provide vocals on the title song and musicians joining Mayer on the album and on the road include highly-regarded keyboardist/pianist Chuck Leavell—who has worked with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band—as well as previous collaborators Sean Hurley on bass and Aaron Sterling on drums. Rounding out the touring band are David Ryan Harris on guitar and vocals, Doug Pettibone on guitar and Michito Sanchez on percussion.
Mayer recently previewed the album’s first single “Shadow Days” on his tumblr blog (http://jhnmyr.tumblr.com/). He debuts his new album with a performance at SXSW on March 17.
Mayer became passionate about supporting U.S. war veterans following a visit to the Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune in North Carolina four years ago. He has since spent time with active military and veterans while touring, and partnered with the Northern California Institute of Research and Education (NCIRE) to provide veterans with a healthy reintegration into civilian life which will help heal the battle scars caused by the trauma they experienced.
Concertgoers can join Mayer in his support of veterans in two ways. A block of third-row orchestra seats will be made available for sale at a premium price exclusively through Tickets-For-Charity, with proceeds going to Mayer/NCIRE programs. At Tickets-For-Charity, fans pay the same or better price found elsewhere for high-demand seats, with 100% of above-face benefit redirected to charity. For more information, go to www.ticketsforcharity.com/johnmayer. And at http://celebrity.ebay.com/john-mayer, Mayer fans can bid on four front-row tickets, plus a chance to meet him, with proceeds also going to Mayer/NCIRE programs for veterans.
Mayer’s previous albums—Room for Squares, Heavier Things, Continuum and Battle Studies—have sold more than 11 million copies combined. He has been honored with seven Grammy Awards and an additional 11 nominations. He has also been included in Time Magazine’s annual Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers, and twice been featured on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine’s annual "Guitar" issue.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10am and are priced at $51, $76 and $86. Tickets will be available at the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena box offices, ticektmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets including select D&W, Family Fare and Walmart locations or charge: 800-745-3000.
Mayer produced Born and Raised with Don Was, who worked on albums for acts such as the Rolling Stones, B.B. King and Bonnie Raitt. Rock legends David Crosby and Graham Nash provide vocals on the title song and musicians joining Mayer on the album and on the road include highly-regarded keyboardist/pianist Chuck Leavell—who has worked with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band—as well as previous collaborators Sean Hurley on bass and Aaron Sterling on drums. Rounding out the touring band are David Ryan Harris on guitar and vocals, Doug Pettibone on guitar and Michito Sanchez on percussion.
Mayer recently previewed the album’s first single “Shadow Days” on his tumblr blog (http://jhnmyr.tumblr.com/). He debuts his new album with a performance at SXSW on March 17.
Mayer became passionate about supporting U.S. war veterans following a visit to the Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune in North Carolina four years ago. He has since spent time with active military and veterans while touring, and partnered with the Northern California Institute of Research and Education (NCIRE) to provide veterans with a healthy reintegration into civilian life which will help heal the battle scars caused by the trauma they experienced.
Concertgoers can join Mayer in his support of veterans in two ways. A block of third-row orchestra seats will be made available for sale at a premium price exclusively through Tickets-For-Charity, with proceeds going to Mayer/NCIRE programs. At Tickets-For-Charity, fans pay the same or better price found elsewhere for high-demand seats, with 100% of above-face benefit redirected to charity. For more information, go to www.ticketsforcharity.com/johnmayer. And at http://celebrity.ebay.com/john-mayer, Mayer fans can bid on four front-row tickets, plus a chance to meet him, with proceeds also going to Mayer/NCIRE programs for veterans.
Mayer’s previous albums—Room for Squares, Heavier Things, Continuum and Battle Studies—have sold more than 11 million copies combined. He has been honored with seven Grammy Awards and an additional 11 nominations. He has also been included in Time Magazine’s annual Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers, and twice been featured on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine’s annual "Guitar" issue.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10am and are priced at $51, $76 and $86. Tickets will be available at the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena box offices, ticektmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets including select D&W, Family Fare and Walmart locations or charge: 800-745-3000.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Brides, Grooms, Mothers, and Friends... The Most Beautiful Day in Your Life Deserves the Most Planning!
The Annual Spring Bridal Show of West Michigan March 9-11, the ONLY three-day bridal show in West Michigan downtown at beautiful DeVos Place on Monroe Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids. The show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
"This year's Spring Bridal Show will highlight a Garden of Wedding Gowns by Fantastic Finds, featuring designs by all of the biggest designers in all of the popular looks and styles," says Pam Glass of Kohler Expos. We have a few unique things at this year's spring event, like the Pedal Pub, which Premier's here! Brides will also have an opportunity to win a "Big Day Bag" purse. This is a must-have organizer for all brides-to-be. Vendors include:
Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., Kohler Expos is one of Michigan's leading exhibition companies providing five consumer shows annually: the popular West Michigan Women's Expo and Mid-Michigan Women's Expo, as well as Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan, Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan, and the Spring Bridal Show of West Michigan. Kohler has also launched GRBrides.com, an on-line engaged wedding planning connection. Additional information is available at www.kohlerexpo.com.
"This year's Spring Bridal Show will highlight a Garden of Wedding Gowns by Fantastic Finds, featuring designs by all of the biggest designers in all of the popular looks and styles," says Pam Glass of Kohler Expos. We have a few unique things at this year's spring event, like the Pedal Pub, which Premier's here! Brides will also have an opportunity to win a "Big Day Bag" purse. This is a must-have organizer for all brides-to-be. Vendors include:
- Bridal Gowns
- Banquet Facility & Catering
- Photographers
- Travel Destinations
- Floral & Decor
- Invitations
- Disc Jockeys
- Cookware
- Gift Registry
- Photo Booth
- Honeymoon/ Travel
- Limousine & Party Bus
- Home & Real Estate
- Pedal Pub - Premier's Here!
- Bachelorette Parties
- Weight Loss
- Wedding Venue
- Show Discounts From Vendors
- Register to Win CASH / Prizes
"Back by popular demand is our annual "Brides on the Run" cash contest. Two brides compete each day to win $200 cash. This was a lot of fun last year. And winners are always happy to win $200 cash," says Denise Kolesar. You must be pre-registered for your chance to compete on our grbrides.com website.
The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 and 11a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. Admission is at the door. Discount coupons are available on-line by visiting our website www.kohlerexpo.com.
Admission to the Bridal Show also offers crossover admission to the Women's Expo which runs the same weekend. "Bridal vendors are also available for corporate functions, anniversary celebrations and the like, so it just makes sense to offer this opportunity to all attendees that weekend," says Denise Kolesar, President of Kohler Expos, Inc.
Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., Kohler Expos is one of Michigan's leading exhibition companies providing five consumer shows annually: the popular West Michigan Women's Expo and Mid-Michigan Women's Expo, as well as Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan, Winter Bridal Show of West Michigan, and the Spring Bridal Show of West Michigan. Kohler has also launched GRBrides.com, an on-line engaged wedding planning connection. Additional information is available at www.kohlerexpo.com.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
West Michigan Golf Show: A Good Walk Unspoiled and Inside!
Paraphrasing a famous line about golf, the 24th West Michigan Golf Show, February 10-12, 2012 is a good walk unspoiled. Void of ice and snow and inside the spacious and warm confines of DeVos Place, winter-weary golfers will walk the many aisles of the Show and receive a vicarious spring-like thrill by all of the exhibitors, events and seminars. Here are some of the highlights of this annual golf extravaganza:
• Widely acclaimed for its headliners, the Golf Show welcomes John Novosel Jr. of Tour Tempo, the cutting edge technology and teaching company, talking about “Golf's Last Secret Finally Revealed.” Also on the Fidelity Investments stage will be putting guru and PGA instructor Mike Shannon ranked #40 by Golf Digest in its listings of “America’s 50 Best Teachers.” Tour star Matt Kuchar’s putting coach, Shannon’s seminar is entitled: “What Great Putters Have in Common.”
• Ladies’ Night is on Friday and offers special events, seminars and giveaways just for women, including a seminar by Blythefield’s Patti Butcher and the 7th annual Executive Women’s Golf Association Fashion Show. And Swan Lake Resort is donating an overnight Spa package to the first 500 ladies. Also on Friday (only) there’s half-price off admission by donating a dozen (new or used) golf balls to the First Tee of West Michigan.
• The most popular attraction of the Show remains the Treetops Par-3 Challenge where patrons will compete for prizes (Treetops golf) at a fully landscaped par-3 and with a chance to win $25,000 while raising funds for Patriot Golf Day. Treetops is also offering a free golf round (a $64 value) to all patrons registering at its booth.
• It’s “try before you buy” at the demo club area where many top club manufacturers will have the latest equipment for patrons to hit inside the huge hitting net.
• The top golf courses and resorts in Michigan as well as destination courses in Indiana, Kentucky and Florida will offer pre-season values and teetimes.
• Courtesy of WZZM-TV and Treetops Resort, one lucky golfer will receive a 24-person overnight golf trip to Treetops, the Show’s grand prize drawing.
• Thanks to the Michigan P.G.A. and Boyne Resorts, golf pros will give free lessons all weekend, providing patrons with top-notch golf tips to start the season right.
• Presented by Core Golf Schueller, the $10,000 Putt & Long Drive Contests will entice deft putters and big hitters alike.
• West Michigan is known for its thrifty, savvy consumers and the Golf Show remains an ideal place to shop for golf balls, gloves, shoes, apparel and golf equipment at attractive prices.
• On a virtual golf course provided by RealGolf, golfers will compete in a closest to the contest to win prizes from Grand Haven Golf Club and to raise funds for Folds of Honor charity.
• Benefitting RacingAwareness.com and the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, there’s a Saturday morning pancake breakfast (for only $5) starting at 9 AM in the Grand Gallery at DeVos Place.
• Sunday is “Junior Golf Day” with the first 250 kids receiving hats, and with special seminars, door prizes, and manufacturers with junior clubs. All weekend, a junior golf area—staffed by The First Tee of West Michigan—will entertain and teach “wee tee golfers.”
• Widely acclaimed for its headliners, the Golf Show welcomes John Novosel Jr. of Tour Tempo, the cutting edge technology and teaching company, talking about “Golf's Last Secret Finally Revealed.” Also on the Fidelity Investments stage will be putting guru and PGA instructor Mike Shannon ranked #40 by Golf Digest in its listings of “America’s 50 Best Teachers.” Tour star Matt Kuchar’s putting coach, Shannon’s seminar is entitled: “What Great Putters Have in Common.”
• Ladies’ Night is on Friday and offers special events, seminars and giveaways just for women, including a seminar by Blythefield’s Patti Butcher and the 7th annual Executive Women’s Golf Association Fashion Show. And Swan Lake Resort is donating an overnight Spa package to the first 500 ladies. Also on Friday (only) there’s half-price off admission by donating a dozen (new or used) golf balls to the First Tee of West Michigan.
• The most popular attraction of the Show remains the Treetops Par-3 Challenge where patrons will compete for prizes (Treetops golf) at a fully landscaped par-3 and with a chance to win $25,000 while raising funds for Patriot Golf Day. Treetops is also offering a free golf round (a $64 value) to all patrons registering at its booth.
• It’s “try before you buy” at the demo club area where many top club manufacturers will have the latest equipment for patrons to hit inside the huge hitting net.
• The top golf courses and resorts in Michigan as well as destination courses in Indiana, Kentucky and Florida will offer pre-season values and teetimes.
• Courtesy of WZZM-TV and Treetops Resort, one lucky golfer will receive a 24-person overnight golf trip to Treetops, the Show’s grand prize drawing.
• Thanks to the Michigan P.G.A. and Boyne Resorts, golf pros will give free lessons all weekend, providing patrons with top-notch golf tips to start the season right.
• Presented by Core Golf Schueller, the $10,000 Putt & Long Drive Contests will entice deft putters and big hitters alike.
• West Michigan is known for its thrifty, savvy consumers and the Golf Show remains an ideal place to shop for golf balls, gloves, shoes, apparel and golf equipment at attractive prices.
• On a virtual golf course provided by RealGolf, golfers will compete in a closest to the contest to win prizes from Grand Haven Golf Club and to raise funds for Folds of Honor charity.
• Benefitting RacingAwareness.com and the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, there’s a Saturday morning pancake breakfast (for only $5) starting at 9 AM in the Grand Gallery at DeVos Place.
• Sunday is “Junior Golf Day” with the first 250 kids receiving hats, and with special seminars, door prizes, and manufacturers with junior clubs. All weekend, a junior golf area—staffed by The First Tee of West Michigan—will entertain and teach “wee tee golfers.”
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