Events Calendar
April
thu25apr7:00 pmthu9:30 pmGRAAA | April MeetingReports from Under the Shadow.
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GRAAA Meeting | April 7 p.m. in the Overlook Room. Reports from Under the Shadow.
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GRAAA Meeting | April
7 p.m. in the Overlook Room.
Reports from Under the Shadow.
Hear the adventure stories of GRAAA members seeking clear skies for the Great Solar Eclipse, complete with images of their success or failure. It should be quite the compilation, drawn from shadow chasers going to all parts of the path of totality. Please note the change to 4th Thursday for this month’s meeting.
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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May
wed01may6:00 pmwed9:00 pmMuseum Adventure After Dark6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the GRPM
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Give
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Give yourself a chance to delight in discovery again at this first-of-its-kind 21+ Museum evening.
What to Expect:
– Access to all three floors of Museum exhibits… at night!
– Guided and independent activities themed around several subjects from animal adaptations to watersheds and engineering
-Interactive shows at the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
-An appetizer menu of elevated camp food favorites
-Specially curated adult beverages
Tickets are $50 and include a drink ticket and appetizers. A cash bar will be available. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit educational programs at the GRPM.
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sat04may11:00 amsat3:00 pmThe Intersection of Art and Nature
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Join us for another edition of our Intersection of Art and Nature series. Discover a variety of art-focused activities spread throughout the Museum. Learn about
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Join us for another edition of our Intersection of Art and Nature series. Discover a variety of art-focused activities spread throughout the Museum. Learn about African art like Kente cloth, decorate your own Spiral Snake, and explore Mbira, a type of thumb piano.
thu16may7:00 pmthu9:30 pmGRAAA | May MeetingDark Skies, A Resource Essential to Life as We Know It.
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GRAAA Meeting | May 7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater. Dark Skies, A Resource Essential to
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GRAAA Meeting | May
7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater.
Dark Skies, A Resource Essential to Life as We Know It.
A presentation about the efforts to mitigate light pollution and maximize access to a dark night sky by Dr. Sally Oey, Professor of Astronomy at the University of Michigan. Professor Oey is a leader in efforts to ensure that dark locations are maintained in parts of Michigan where that is still possible.
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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sat18may10:00 amsat5:00 pmCelebration of Mandela
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This event celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela and African cultures through music, cuisine, art, and fashion. As the second to last weekend that the
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This event celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela and African cultures through music, cuisine, art, and fashion. As the second to last weekend that the Museum will host Mandela: The Official Exhibition, these activities, performances, and additional displays will highlight and uplift our local community’s connections to African cultures and the themes of the exhibit.
July
sun14jul10:00 amsun5:00 pmSensory Sunday
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The Grand Rapids Public Museum is proud to provide a lower-sensory environment for visitors on the autism spectrum and other sensory processing needs. With adjusted
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The Grand Rapids Public Museum is proud to provide a lower-sensory environment for visitors on the autism spectrum and other sensory processing needs. With adjusted sound and lighting in exhibits, a low-sensory planetarium show, bags of sensory tools available for checkout, and additional quiet space for visitors who need a break, Sensory Sundays are open to all, regardless of whether they benefit from reduced sensory input.
This event is sponsored by Custer Inc.
October
thu17oct7:00 pmthu9:30 pmGRAAA | October MeetingWhy We Throw DARTs.
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GRAAA Meeting | October 7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater. Why We Throw DARTs.
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GRAAA Meeting | October
7 p.m. in the Meijer Theater.
Why We Throw DARTs.
Why We Throw DARTs, presented by Dr. Seth Jacobson, a planetary specialist from Michigan State University who participated in NASA’s successful Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
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November
thu14nov6:00 pm16th Annual Jay & Betty Van Andel Legacy Awards Gala
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Each year, the Legacy Awards Gala honors outstanding leaders
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Each year, the Legacy Awards Gala honors outstanding leaders who have inspired others by their personal and professional investments in the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community past, present, and future. The Legacy Awards Gala continues to sustain the inspiring stories of leadership, as well as contributing to the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and helping to continue the vision Jay & Betty Van Andel had for the Museum: to be a vital cornerstone of the Grand Rapids community.
Event Co-Chairs: Dave & Carol Van Andel, Linsey Gleason and Jim Williams
Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024 for the 16th Annual Legacy Awards Gala!
Reserved table $2,500 or individual tickets $150 each.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact kvandoeselaar@grpm.org or call 616.929.1736.
PROGRAM
6:00 p.m. | Cocktails & Appetizers
7:00 p.m. | Dinner & Program
8:30 p.m. | Explore the Museum
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GRAAA Meeting | November 7 p.m. in the Overlook Room. The Star of Bethlehem, Casting New
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GRAAA Meeting | November
7 p.m. in the Overlook Room.
The Star of Bethlehem, Casting New Light on an Old Mystery.
The Star of Bethlehem, Casting New Light on an Old Mystery, with Chaffee Planetarium Curator Emeritus Dave DeBruyn. Join Dave as he uses planetarium technology to turn the clock back to Biblical times to search the sky of that era for phenomena that might have played a part in the story of the Magi, which has intrigued scholars for centuries.
VENUE INFORMATION
Free parking in the Museum’s parking ramp for Kent County residents and GRAAA members. The Overlook Room is located on the third floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessed via stairs or an elevator.
This event will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE GRAAA
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association is a club of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts of varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
VIEW MORE
December
sun08dec10:00 amsun5:00 pmSensory Sunday
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The Grand Rapids Public Museum is proud to provide a lower-sensory environment for visitors on the autism spectrum and other sensory processing needs. With adjusted
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The Grand Rapids Public Museum is proud to provide a lower-sensory environment for visitors on the autism spectrum and other sensory processing needs. With adjusted sound and lighting in exhibits, a low-sensory planetarium show, bags of sensory tools available for checkout, and additional quiet space for visitors who need a break, Sensory Sundays are open to all, regardless of whether they benefit from reduced sensory input.
This event is sponsored by Custer Inc.