Local camp to host two ballet ensenbles from Germany

The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in White Hall has been hosting music camps for 47 years. In 1969, they also began an exchange program. Choirs, orchestras and ballet ensembles of young Americans  go to a variety of European countries for 2-3 weeks and perform there. On the other hand, European music groups come over here, to travel [...]

Rockford Community Band and Rogue River Artists perform at annual Start of Summer event

Throughout the Rockford area, people are eagerly anticipating Rockford’s annual Start of Summer event scheduled for June 13 – 16. This hugely popular West Michigan event kicks off at 5 pm Thursday evening and runs through 5 pm Sunday. Every year, festival-goers enjoy the live concert presented by the Rockford Community Band. This year, the [...]

Free Blues Concert series returns with stunning summer lineup

Eleven years ago then Mayor Steve Jazwiec had a vision of bringing diversity and great blues music to Rockford in a free, family-friendly setting on the banks of the Rogue River. He hoped others would appreciate a chance to relax outdoors, hang out with family or friends, and enjoy a free concert by some terrific [...]

Praise in the Park returns to downtown

The community is invited to experience an evening of Christian music in the beautiful setting of Rockford’s Garden Club Park on the banks of the Rogue River near the downtown dam. Praise in the park runs Sundays from 6 to 7:15 every week June through August. Former Rockford Mayor Rich Mull was instrumental in bringing [...]

Rockford Aces present annual charity concert

The Rockford Aces are celebrating their fifth successful year with their annual Charity Concert on Thursday, May 30 at 7pm in the RHS Auditorium. The twelve men of the Rockford Aces, all members of the RHS Choirs, will perform a wide variety of popular and classical music, including music from their two CDs. Additionally, they [...]