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Monday May 21, 2012

Exhibitions

30th Annual Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Fine Arts Exhibition

May 21, 2012 – September 04, 2012
Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Hosted by:
Mary Free Bed Guild
Admission:
FREE

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is hosting its 30th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. Each year, the exhibition focuses on Michigan artists who are physically challenged. Visitors have the opportunity to view their artwork on the walls of the 2nd floor inpatient building. … Read More

Bob Hope: An American Treasure

May 21, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Times:
Monday through Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum
Admission:
Adults $7.00, Children 6-18 $3.00, under 5 free, Seniors $6.00

This traveling exhibit tells the story of Bob Hope's achievements in entertainment, his passion for golf, relationships with the military, and his friendships with a number of U.S. presidents, including President Ford. It includes more than 150 items, including an original… Read More

Chairmania: Fantastic Miniatures

May 21, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Times:
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM
Location:
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Admission:
Free with General Admission of Adults - $8.00 Senior Adults & College Students(W ID) - $7.00 Youth (ages 6-17) - $5.00 Children under 6 – Free

A gift to the Museum from world-renowned design guru George Beylerian, Chairmania will be on display in the Bradford Gallery for a limited time. Billed as “miniatures possessing a monumental presence,” these diminutive chairs invoke a world in which fantasy and… Read More

Spring Classes at Frederik Meijer Gardens

May 21, 2012 – June 25, 2012
Times:
Please check website for schedules
Location:
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Admission:
Varies per class

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is committed to presenting fun, interactive and informative programs about plants, sculpture, the environment and the arts. From summer camps for preschoolers to sculpture lectures and demonstrations, there is a wide variety of… Read More

Thank God For Michigan

May 21, 2012
Times:
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM, Closed Mondays - Closed Sundays from May 27th thru September 2nd.
Location:
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Admission:
Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children (3-17) $3.00, Under 2 Free

 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. While the battles took place in other states, the people of Michigan were deeply involved. Our new exhibit will unveil uniforms, weapons, photographs, letters, and more from the Museum's vast… Read More