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SUMMARY:JP & The Energy @ HOME
DESCRIPTION:JP & The Energy\n9pm-1am / 21+ Only / $5 cover\n\nPerforming covers and original music\, JP & The Energy have a wide selection of the most popular Modern Pop songs to date. They cover artists such as Bruno Mars\, Dua Lipa\, Fall Out Boy\, Ed Sheeran\, Shawn Mendes\, and many more.
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SUMMARY:Baila at the B.O.B: Latin Night
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday Night in H.O.M.E.\nFree Latin Dance Lessons – 8pm-9pm\nMusic and Dancing 9pm – close\n\nBaila at The B.O.B. with us every Thursday night for Latin Night! This event includes FREE dance lessons from 8pm-9pm by some of Grand Rapid’s best professional dance instructors from Grand Rapids Cuban Salsa group! Check out the schedule for instructors and dance style below! Get ready for a great time with Oswaldo Morales kicking off this event with killer music on March 7th!\nWhether you’re a seasoned salsa dancer or have two left feet\, this event welcomes all skill levels with easy to learn\, guided lessons. There is no registration required\, just drop in every Thursday to step up your dance moves! The dance floor opens up for music and dancing from 9pm-close. We will have a live DJ spinning a variety of latin music from multiple cultures. You can also enjoy weekly rotating food and drink specials to keep you dancing all night!\n\n**SCHEDULE**\nDate – Instructor – Dance Style\nMarch 21 – Remko Caterina – Merengue\nMarch 28 – Kate Woods – Rueda de Casino (Cuban Salsa)\nApril 4 – Remko Caterina – Bachata\nApril 11 – Byron Doss – Salsa\nApril 18 – Kate Woods – Casino (Cuban Salsa)\nApril 25 – Sommer Cain – Bachata\n\n* Bilingual staff will be available to assist\n* Dance Lessons open to 18+\n* 21+ after 9pm
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/baila-at-the-b-o-b-latin-night/2024-04-18/
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SUMMARY:April Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Local First Coffee Hour events are a casual opportunity to connect with member businesses\, hear about our upcoming programs\, and learn how to build an economy that puts people first. We host them monthly with the support of Bloom Credit Union. \nHost highlight: Field & Fire Cafe is an expansion of our original woodfired bakery in the downtown market. The café features breakfast and lunch focusing on local\, organic ingredients\, making simple dishes with big flavor…. from scratch. We bring hand-made breads\, pastries\, breakfasts\, lunches\, and coffee drinks to the North Monroe district of downtown Grand Rapids. \nSafety expectations: We’d like to continue meeting monthly\, in-person for our Coffee Hour events. To safely do so\, event attendees are expected to adhere to current CDC recommendations. Masks are optional and we have developed a sticker system to identify attendees’ comfort levels. Changes to this protocol will be made when/if necessary. \nWe hope you’ll join us for good coffee\, better conversation\, and to celebrate our beloved Kathleen Roark‘s 30th Birthday!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/april-coffee-hour-2/
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SUMMARY:Amaze & Amuse: A Modern Day Magic Show
DESCRIPTION:This all-star lineup of top magicians from around the country is sure to blow minds and drop jaws! The show features recent America’s Got Talent Magician and Ventriloquist Brynn Cummings\, Devlin “The Matador of Magic” and recent Penn & Teller Fool Us FOOLER Giancarlo Bernini as your Emcee. You don’t want to miss this family friendly spectacular at Wealthy Theatre!\n\nTicket Information:\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $30\nVIP Tickets- $50 and include a special gift and guaranteed front center seating. These tickets are extremely limited.\nLimited Time 4 Pack!- 4 General Admission Tickets for $100 (Save $20)\nLimited Time VIP 4 Pack!- 4 VIP Tickets for $150 (Save $50)\n\nAbout the Performers:\nBrynn Cummings\, a talented 13-year-old\, has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. Most recently\, Brynn competed on America’s Got Talent\, where she placed in the Top 5 on the live Semi-Final episode. In 2019\, Brynn achieved a momentous victory\, securing 1st place at the prestigious 82nd Annual Abbott’s Magic Get Together\, a renowned magic convention held in Colon\, Michigan. Building on her success\, she triumphed once again in 2022\, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic at VentHaven\, an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed\, as Brynn was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller: Try This At Home Too television program. With a bright future ahead\, Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her mesmerizing performances\, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world of magic and ventriloquism.\n\nDevlin’s performances can be traced to his South American roots\, offering magic with a Latin flair\, weaving his mysteries with the air and confidence of a matador. Devlin who was awarded the New York Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magicians highest honor\, “Magician of the Year”\, and now holds office as the organizations President 2023-2024. He has appeared (and disappeared!) on stages around the world\, from Las Vegas to Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle. Devlin has been invited by the “Chinese Acrobats Association” to appear in China and has also appeared in Italy\, Germany\, Cyprus and Aruba. He has headlined in his own shows at Bally’s Grand\, Claridge and Sands Casino in Atlantic City\, along with the Wyndham Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau\, Bahamas. His dedication to his craft has led him to win the coveted “Back Stage Magazine” award for Excellence in Cabaret as well as “The Jack Gwynne Award” for Magical Excellence. He was a two time finalist for the “International Brotherhood of Magicians” Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Magic and is a three time recipient of (the magic world’s Oscar) the Merlin Award. His many TV appearances include playing himself on ABC’s daytime drama “All MY CHILDREN” leading to national exposure. He is a star attraction on many luxury ocean liners\, and his numerous performances onboard have taken him to all seven continents. He was chosen to appear and consult on A&E network’s Number one hit show “Mindfreak” Season 6\, watched in over 90 countries. Recently Devlin was hand picked to consult and create magic on the first season of Criss Angels “Believe” for Spike television and also “Tricked up” for A&E. Most recently Devlin was awarded the coveted “Milbourne Christopher award” for “Notable contribution to the art of magic” as “Illusionist of the year” 2021.\nIn 2022 he was a featured consultant and performer in “Amystica” at Planet Hollywood\, Las Vegas casino\, and can also be seen as an on camera coach\, in “Criss Angel’s magic with the stars” T.V. Show\, on the CW network.\nAlong with his magical talents Devlin has invented magic effects that are used by other magicians and have been seen from the Las Vegas stage to Broadway!\n\nGiancarlo Bernini (MC) has astounded international audiences with an incredible magic show experience\, with multiple national television and radio appearances under his belt\, including on and The Jennifer Fulwiler Show and Penn & Teller: Fool Us where he FOOLED the famous duo. He has performed for 25\,000 people in Lucas Oil Stadium\, read listeners’ minds over Sirius XM\, and has been touring the country with the show you are about to see.\n\nMore magic shows at Wealthy Theatre for WonderBash\n– Saturday\, April 20th 11am- Pro-Kids Show with Tim Hannig\n– Saturday\, April 20th 7pm- Feel Good Magic Tour with Taylor Hughes\nTickets available at wealthytheatre.org
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/amaze-amuse-a-modern-day-magic-show/
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at Bobarino's
DESCRIPTION:TGIF at Bobarino’s! This venue on the 2nd floor of The B.O.B. offers something for everyone with alternating themed DJ nights from 10pm-1am. Throwback nights feature retro hits from the ’60s through early 2000s with DJ Jay Vee. Country nights offer all of your favorite country hits with DJ the DJ!\n\nCheck out the schedule below!\n\nCountry Nights\nMar 22\nApr 5\nApril 19\n\nThrowback Nights\nMar 29\nApril 12\nApr 26
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/friday-nights-at-bobarinos/2024-04-19/
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SUMMARY:Eve Nightclub at the B.O.B
DESCRIPTION:The weekend is calling\, and so is the dance floor! \n\nElevate your weekend game and join us at Eve Nightclub every Friday and Saturday for the ultimate night life experience. Lights go down\, beats turn up\, and let the night carry you away! Head to the top of The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids every weekend for the elevated clubbing scene you’re been looking for. Treat yourself to our VIP Bottle Service by making a reservation at www.thebob.com/eve/reservations/ or email us at vip@gilmorec.com.\n\nEntry to Eve is 21+ only. Tickets are $10 per person and can only be purchased at the door.\nDress to Impress! View our dress guidelines at https://www.thebob.com/safetypolicy/
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/eve-nightclub-at-the-b-o-b/2024-04-19/
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