Terry's Picks February 2021
This is the column in which West Michigan Christian New writer Terry DeBoer surveys the landscape for the area's faith-inspired arts/entertainment/enrichment events over the coming month. This one goes beyond February to some events set for later this year...Here's a twist: an "online theatrical experience" offered by Master Arts Theatre. The dramatic production "The Velveteen Rabbit" will be staged for online audiences Feb. 11-20 by the faith-inspired theatre company. The century-old children's story by Margery Williams has charmed audiences of all ages. It's about a stuffed toy rabbit yearning to be real, and discovering the secret is in the love from its owner. Two youthful casts take turns presenting the play at 7pm Feb. 11-13 and 18-20; and 2pm Feb. 13 and 20. General access tickets are $5, available online https://ticketpeak.co/masterarts/events
Here's something farther afoot, but it's live and in-person. Singer-songwriter and worship leader Kim Walker-Smith brings her Worship Nights tour 7pm Thur. Feb. 18 to Mt. Hope Church, 202 S. Creyts Rd. Lansing. Walker-Smith is part of Jesus Culture, a worship band connected to a California church of the same name. Last year she released a solo album, "Wild Heart." Tickets begin at $19.95 with higher prices for early entry and VIP designations. (At press time, the concert was sold out.) For more info online.
*Chris Renzema, Christian singer-songwriter – 7pm May 2 at The Pyramid Scheme, downtown Grand Rapids. All ages show. For tickets
*Ladies Days June 8-11 at Gull Lake Ministries, 1800 Burlington Dr. Hickory Corners. Guest author/speaker is Angela Thomas Pharr. Tickets are $35 and include lunch. Visit https://www.itickets.com/events/448004
Christian Music Festivals:
Big Ticket Festival, Otsego Fairgrounds, Gaylord Mich. July 9-11. Artists to be announced. www.bigticketfestival.com
Unity Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing, Muskegon Aug. 11-14. Among headliners, Matthew West, for King & Country, and TobyMac. www.unitymusicfestival.com
Summer concert series:
*Worship on the Waterfront (WOW) at 7pm. Sundays beginning June 20 through August at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Visit https://www.facebook.com/worshiponthewaterfront
*Maranatha Bible Conference - 7pm Saturdays, June 19 through Labor Day weekend, on Lake Harbor Rd. Muskegon. Visit www.vacationwithpurpose.com
*Sandy Pines Chapel – 6pm Sundays May 30 – Sept. 5, in Sandy Pines Resort, Dorr MI. Visit www.sandypineschapel.com
*Christian Reformed Conference Grounds – 7pm Saturdays, June 12 then June 26 through Aug. on Lakeshore Dr. south of Grand Haven. Visit www.crcg.org
