2019 AIA Grand Rapids Awards Gala

AIAGR Honor Awards
Date: October 17, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Creston Brewery Golden Age: 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

For the 4th year in a row, Brian Atkinson will MC the American Institute of Architects, Grand Rapids Chapter, Honor Awards Gala.

Every year, AIA Grand Rapids recognizes the accomplishments of its member firms with its annual honor awards. 2018 Awards Photos on Facebook.

Bush League Show of Champions

Bush League Show of Champions
Date: August 18, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Cadillac High School Auditorium, 400 Linden Street, Cadillac, MI 49601

Brian Atkinson is your MC for the Pioneer District Bush League Festival Show of Champions. Come for the competition, and catch Brian singing with the quartet, Unsupervised.

Show of Champions Saturday evening at 7pm – Cadillac High School Auditorium
Featuring:
Michigan Chorus Champions – The Great Lakes Chorus
Michigan Quartet Champions – REMIX
Plus – Novice Quartet Champions, Mass Chorus, Bush League festival champions, and more!

A fundraiser for Cadillac Schools choral programs.

Adults $10
Seniors $8
Students $5
Tickets at the door, or in advance at Brinks Framing and Java locations

Plus - quartet contests all day at:
First Presbyterian Church
221 E. Harris Street
Cadillac, MI 49601

Ionia Music on the Green

Festival of the Arts
Date: July 31, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Ionia, MI

Ionia Music on the Green with Brian Atkinson and the Great Lakes Chorus.

Brian Atkinson is the MC at Ionia Music on the Green.

The community series returns for its 11th year hosted by the Ionia First United Methodist Church.

The performance is at 7pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 – The Great Lakes Chorus and Quartets

Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of this indoor event.

First United Methodist Church 105 E Main St, Ionia, MI 48846

Artworks Summer Evening of Harmony

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Date: July 18, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Artworks: 106 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Brian Atkinson is the MC at Artworks Summer Evening of Harmony.

A Summer Evening of Harmony combines musical event with a wine and appetizer reception!

Doors will open and the event will begin at 6:30 pm with wine and light refreshments followed by the performance at 7, featuring local musicians, ensembles, and performances from our local theater.

Great Lakes Chorus – Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts
Date: June 8, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Rosa Parks Circle

The Great Lakes Chorus at Festival of the Arts - with your MC - Brian Atkinson.

Under the direction of Jamie Carey, the Great Lakes Chorus is creating exciting A Cappella music in West Michigan. The Great Lakes Chorus was formed in 1938, and in 1947 was chartered as the official Grand Rapids chapter of what was then known as the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (now the Barbershop Harmony Society). The chorus offers men the opportunity to learn barbershop harmony in a large group, helps them develop their skills, and encourages them to sing in quartets.

Saturday, June 8 at 4:45pm for the Great Lakes Chorus annual appearance at Festival – this year at Rosa Parks Circle.

Festival of the Arts is an annual three-day celebration of West Michigan arts and artists which takes place in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the first full weekend in June.

West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Concert

The West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus Spring Concert!
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Wealthy Theater

The West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus Spring Concert!
Your 1969 Radio DJ for the evening at the Wealthy Theater, is Brian Atkinson.

Join the West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus May 11 at the Wealthy Theatre as we honor the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the start of the Pride Movement at our annual spring concert.

The West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus is a non-profit organization composed of both gay AND straight men and women that perform throughout the West Michigan area to advocate the development of a positive relationship between the citizens of West Michigan and the gay cultural community. Directed by R.T. Williams.

Creating change, one voice at a time.

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Great Lakes Chorus Spring Concert

Great Lakes Chorus Disney
Date: May 10, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Jenison Center for the Arts

The Great Lakes Chorus takes on Disney!
Your MC for the evening is Brian Atkinson.

Under the direction of Jamie Carey, the Great Lakes Chorus is creating exciting A Cappella music in West Michigan. The Great Lakes Chorus was formed in 1938, and in 1947 was chartered as the official Grand Rapids chapter of what was then known as the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (now the Barbershop Harmony Society). The chorus offers men the opportunity to learn barbershop harmony in a large group, helps them develop their skills, and encourages them to sing in quartets.

Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts
Date: June 3, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Calder Stage: 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Held annually on the first weekend in June, we host a free, three-day community event that celebrates every discipline of the arts; dance, music, literature & media, visual arts, and design. We welcome everyone to attend and experience the rich artistic talent our region offers. Being a regional arts event, Festival of the Arts, represents eight counties including Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Allegan, Muskegon, Mountcalm, Barry, and Newago.  Every performance, exhibition, and children’s creative activity remains free for all.

Performance featuring the Great Lakes Chorus on the Calder Stage

Summer Evening of Harmony

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Date: July 19, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Artworks: 106 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

A Summer Evening of Harmony

A Summer Evening of Harmony combines musical event with a wine and appetizer reception!

Doors will open and the event will begin at 6:30 pm with wine and light refreshments followed by the performance at 7, featuring The Canadian Lakes Men’s Chorus, the award-winning Great Lakes Chorus from Grand Rapids, and top barbershop quartets from mid-Michigan. The evening will also showcase scenes from State M’s upcoming musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

AIA GR Awards Gala

AIA-GR
Date: October 25, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: The Knickerbocker - New Holland Brewing: 417 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Annual awards gala for the American Institute of Architects - Grand Rapids Chapter.