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Creating Community

We encourage, sponsor, and coordinate programs and services that lead to greater participation and appreciation of the arts in Rockford, Michigan.

30 December 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Order Your Tickets Now! – TICKET SALES CLOSED

SORRY!!! TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE This season’s HOTTEST ticket? The inaugural Ice Festival Ball at Blythefield Country Club! Tickets for this elegant evening out includes a three-course dinner, dancing to a live band, magic, a special appearance by Ice Guru Randy Finch of the television show Ice Brigade and babysitting at the WWW YMCA. [...]

30 December 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Acting Classes by Ms. Rose

Acting Classes by Ms. Rose are offered every Monday through January 2012! Dates: January 2 – 30, 2012 Location: at the Rockford Reformed Church (11 Mile Rd.) Cost:  $50 4:30-5:30pm Children (5-15) acting skills (basics) 5:45-7:00pm Adults (16-65+) how to be a better actor, utilize your skills and learn the craft. Contact: Ms. Rose for [...]

17 December 2011 ~ 0 Comments

2011 Community Concert Photos

A big thank you to local photographer Tom Scott, for these great pictures from the 2011 Rockford Community Holiday Concert! Share via: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin Share on Orkut Pin it on Pinterest Share on Posterous share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on [...]

02 December 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Auditions for The Ragweed Blues

Rogue River Theatre Auditions for The Ragweed Blues, an American Comedy are set for: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm at: The Community Center (Rockford Ambulance Building) 8450 Shaner NE Rockford, MI 49341 Questions? Call (616) 874-5264 Actors of all ages needed! Details to follow…. Share via: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post [...]

30 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Holiday Concert Features Premiere Works

Both the Rockford Community Choir and Rockford Community Orchestra are premiering works by Rockford–area composers at their upcoming concert this Sunday, December 4th at 3:00pm in the Rockford Fine Arts Auditorium. 2011 Holiday Concert Program (PDF) How Beautiful is the Child is a new choral arrangement of a work by Rockford resident Jeff Lewis, written [...]

29 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Tweet with Us!

The Rockford Area Arts Commission has established a new Twitter account – @RockfordAreaArt. Please share the new “handle” with your friends – . It’s another way to stay on top of all the arts and cultural news in Rockford, Michigan. Share via: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share [...]

29 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

The Light of Heaven’s Dove

The Rogue River Community Theater of Rockford presents The Light of Heaven’s Dove, a musical drama about the life of Christ. Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30pm Basilica of St. Adalbert 701 4th Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI Donation only for “Operation Good Cheer,” a foster care for children organization, sponsored through Catholic Charities of West [...]

29 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Six Women Artists

Another fun holiday event coming up soon! We Six Women Painters – a group of plein air painters have an exhibit and two reception dates to be held on: Friday, December 9 from 6:30pm – 9pm Saturday, December 10 from 11am – 2pm 654 Work Cottage 654 Croswell SE East Grand Rapids Michigan 49506 616.291.2017 [...]

16 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Rockford Area Arts Commission Announces Holiday Concert Lineup

Mark your calendars for a Christmas performance by the Rockford Community Choir, Children’s Choir, Band and Orchestra on Sunday December 4 at 3 PM in the Rockford Fine Arts Auditorium at Rockford High School. Admission is FREE. 2011 Holiday Concert Program (PDF) The Rockford Community Choir, under direction of Renee Vande Wege with Kayle Clements, [...]

14 November 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Rockford Area Arts Commission To Host Inaugural Ball To Kick Off 3rd Annual Ice Festival

The Rockford Area Arts Commission is pleased to host the first Ice Festival Ball, a fundraising event that will serve as the kickoff to the third annual Rockford Ice Festival. The Ice Festival Ball will be held Friday January 13, 2012 at Blythefield Country Club. Cost of the event is $100 per couple and limited to just 100 [...]