The Arts

Grand Rapids [1]’ performing arts scene is rich and diverse, offering everything from Michigan’s only professional ballet company to summertime concerts at the outdoor amphitheater in Frederik Meijer Gardens [2].

One must-see is the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre (30 Division Ave., 616/222-6650, www.grct.org [3], show times and ticket prices vary), which represents a grand piece of the city’s architecture. The largest community theater in Grand Rapids and one of the largest in the United States, this impressive landmark offers six main-stage and two children’s productions annually in a restored 1903 theater once known as The Majestic.