Musical,Interactive
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Any way you spell it, this Tony Award-winning musical comedy is one of the brightest and funniest shows to play on Broadway in the last several years. Where else could six young people struggling with puberty stand out and fit in at the same time? This momentous spelling championship pits the quirkiest collection of heroes against one another in the most unlikely of hit musicals. Overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, these six charming contestants learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. Oh, and you'll want to brush up on your spelling; because at each performance, four volunteers are selected from the audience to participate in this tuneful, offbeat and heartwarming show.
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Auto Show
6th Annual Creston Car Show
Come show your wheels or just come to enjoy the fun. Classics, Hot Rods, Antiques, Muscle, Rare, Motorcycles, Imports & 4x4's will be on display. Friends and families of Grand Rapids and outlying areas are welcome to enjoy this free community event. This family friendly event will host a slew of prize drawings throughout the day for spectators and car owners, as well as top fifteen awards, activities for the kids and live music. Judging will take place at noon, and the show will conclude with a cruise to the Veteran's Home on Monroe Avenue.
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Museum,Art Show
82nd Regional Exhibition
The MMA’s Regional Exhibition holds a respected position within Michigan’s art tradition, growing and adapting to reflect changes in our artistic community. The juried exhibition features a variety of works in various media. This year's juror is painter and printmaker Jim Nawara.
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Children's Theatre,Magic
Abracadabra: Popcorn Magic Show
Tibbits presents a fun-filled and magical show from the Magic Capital of the World—Colon, MI. Each performance features a different artist and his unique illusions. Come be amazed and amused at the illusions of some great magicians.
www.fabmagic.com
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Nature
Adventures for Women: Kayaking the Chippewa River
Registration Deadline: 8/6/10. No waterfalls or rapids to worry about, but in mid-August, there will be plenty of rocks and shallow, sandy bottoms to maneuver around when kayaking the Chippewa River! Join CNC Senior Naturalist Janea Little for this pleasant float trip from CNC's Chippewa Cabin (near Meridian Road) to just below the confluence of the Pine and Chippewa Rivers. As always with CNC's float trips, the trip might have to be canceled if the weather or water conditions are too poor.
www.naturefind.com
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Nature
Aliens Among Us
Alien plants, also known as exotic or non-native plants, are species intentionally or accidentally introduced by human activity into a region in which they did not evolve. The most invasive of these alien plants have been identified as a serious threat to global diversity. Once established, these exotic weeds rapidly out-compete native species, reducing biodiversity and altering ecosystem structure, composition, and function and pose a serious threat to Michigan's wildlife. Attend this informative, outdoor, hands-on discussion to learn what you can do to identify and combat some of southwest Michigan's most invasive non-native plants. We will be discussing the identification, natural history, habitat preferences, negative impacts, and control measures of some of Michigan's worst alien invaders such as: autumn olive, spotted knapweed, multiflora rose, purple loosestrife, phragmites, garlic mustard, and Eurasian milfoil. Please come prepared to hike outdoors and take notes (hand-outs will be provided). Pre-registration is required as participants will be limited to ensure the quality of the program.
www.naturefind.com
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Benefit/Fundraiser
American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball
Ready for some cowboy glitz and glamour? Join the American Cancer Society (ACS) and presenting sponsor Dematic for the "Electric Cowboy," upscale, western-themed version of the Cattle Baron's Ball, a fundraising event featuring food, live music and more.
acsevents.org
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Alternative,Rock
Andrew Belle
Nashville/Chicago resident Andrew Belle will hit the road in support of the singer-songwriter's first LP, 'The Ladder,' released in February 2010. His music and vocal stylings draw comparisons to Coldplay, The Fray, and John Mayer. Fans and critics often refer to his songs as “smart pop”—nuanced melodies and contemplative lyrics coupled with bold, infectious hooks.
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Nature
Animal Play Day
Come and visit face to face with our Giant Aldabra Tortoise and his zookeeper.
www.naturefind.com
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Nature
Animal Play Day: Bagels, Bagels, Bagels
Bagels aren't just for breakfast anymore .enjoy observing these animals tear into a few fluffy bagels-minus the cream cheese of course! Donkey Exhibit 12:00 Prairie Dogs 12:30 Lemurs 2:30 Red Mangabeys 3:00 Colobus and Gibbons 3:30 Pot Bellied Pigs 4:00
www.naturefind.com
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