Calendar

Party of the Century
DJ SuperDre and Clifford Music String Quartet
Innovative musical exploration.
Wege Pavilion
5:30 - 8:30 pm

GRAM Conversation
Cook Auditorium
7:00 - 7:45 pm
History of Jewelry: An Interpretation
A little theater, a little jewelry fashion show, a lot of fun. Actress Sheri-Beth Dusek hosts the evening, providing an entertaining and informative historical overview of jewelry design and introducing the contemporary evolution of that design with a jewelry fashion show.

Designer Lynn Serulla coordinates the runway as local designers are showcased including Heddy Godfrey, Jessica Sheldon, Sam Skinner, Josh Larkin, Bizzie White, J2 Jewelry, Lynn Serulla, Charisse Halstad, Rosemary Mifsud, Benjamin Edgar, Claire Evans and Sally England.

Modeled by:
Jodi Schmalz, Kristie Beard, Shanon Snively, Rachel Krcatovich, Sarah Krcatovich, Amanda Burtchette, Maddie Eberhard, Ashley Greenwood

Backstage:
Annie Tilma, Andrea Napierkowski

Hair/Makeup: Splurge Salon

Learn more about Friday Nights at GRAM

Family Programs: All Day with the Arts
March's theme is Endangered Species. Create together in the Studio and explore the galleries.
Education Center
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Winter Chamber Concert Series
Suzanna Bratton, Principal Clarinetist, Grand Rapids Symphony
Megan Crawford, Violinist, Grand Rapids Symphony
2:00 - 3:00 pm

GRAM Conversation: Jewelry Mixer

Piano Music in lobby
5:30 - 7:00 pm

Jewelry story sharing
7:00 pm
Adorn yourself with favorite family heirloom jewels or your own creations
and stop into Friday Nights at GRAM to share your story.

Designer Lisa Visbeen Lehmann compiles stories from people around the city,
they will be displayed in lobby that evening. We hope you'll join the
conversation on March 12 and add your own during the mixer!

Also:
Armand Merizon Exhibition Opening Reception
6:00 pm in Porter Gallery
7:00 pm Film: Armand plays in Cook Auditorium

Learn more about Friday Nights at GRAM

Family Programs: All Day with the Arts
March's theme is Endangered Species. Create together in the Studio and explore the galleries.
Education Center
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Film: Armand
A look at the life of American artist, Armand Merizon.
(60 minutes)
1:00 - 2:00 pm

Winter Chamber Concert Series
The Red Cedar Trio
Joseph Lulloff, Saxophone Professor, Michigan State University
Yuri Grandelsmann, Viola Professor, Michigan State University
Deborah Moriarty, Piano Professor, Michigan State University
2:00 - 3:00 pm

GRAM Conversation: Calder Jewelry Galley Talk
Hosted by Chris Stoffel Overvoorde
6:00 pm

Piano Music in Lobby
5:30 - 7:00 pm

Ballroom Dancing in Cook Auditorium
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Bistro Style Dining in Museum Café

Learn more about Friday Nights at GRAM

Family Programs: All Day with the Arts
March's theme is Endangered Species. Create together in the Studio and explore the galleries.
Education Center
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Behind the Scenes for Members
RSVP to 616-831-2912 by March 15
Museum Lobby
1:00 - 2:00 pm

Winter Chamber Concert Series
Alicia Eppinga, Acting Principal Cellist, Grand Rapids Symphony
Megan Crawford, Violinist, Grand Rapids Symphony
2:00 - 3:00 pm

GRAM Conversation: Panel Discussion - Jewelry Design
Hosted by Phillip Renato, Kendall College of Art & Design

An interesting mix of scholars, artists and others discuss the many facets of jewelry design.
6:15 - 8:30 pm with break in between

Piano music plays in lobby
5:00 - 6:15 pm

Panelists:
Anne Hiddema, Kendall alumnus now designing costume jewelry in NYC
Rebecca Strzelec, PennState Altoona
Keith Lewis, Central Washington University
Suzanne Eberle - Kendall College of Art & Design
Brent Skidmore, director of UNC Asheville's Craft Campus
Scott Carey, Owner of MetalArt Studio
And others to be confirmed.

Learn more about Friday Nights at GRAM

Family Programs: All Day with the Arts
March's theme is Endangered Species. Create together in the Studio and explore the galleries.
Education Center
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Film and Lecture Series
The Wizard of Photography: The Story of George Eastman
A film by James A. Devinney (60 minutes)
2:00 - 3:00 pm

^{The Museum will be closed to the public
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010}