Locally Entertaining

In this episode, host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma sits down with sculptor to J Brett Grill and independent film maker Daniel Joel Deal discuss the sculpture and documentary honoring Grand Rapids native Roger B. Chaffee. 

Host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma sits down with St Cecilia Center Executive Director Cathy Holbrook.  The two discuss the center's rich history and preview upcoming shows schedule for the fall and winter months.

Discovery is on the docket as host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma hosts representatives of the Grand Rapids Public Museum.  Joining Joanne are the museum's Vice President of Marketing and PR, Kate Kocienski, Vice President of Science and Education, Dr. Stephanie Ogren and Science Curator, Dr. Cory Redman.  The group discusses the fun and fascinating activities and exhibits at the museum.

In this episode, host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma introduces us to the Motherland House concert series.  A collection of artists, who together, take you on an exciting journey to Africa through live music, art, food and storytelling.

Joanne Bailey-Boorsma and her guests discuss the upcoming 25th season of The Picnic Pops.  Joining Joanne are Grand Rapids Symphony Associate Conductor John Varineau, and Senior Manager of Communications and Media Relations Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk.  They provide a brief history of this popular mid summer series and preview this year's performers.  John and Jeff also share memories of their favorite shows over the past quarter century.

Host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma introduces us to the newly appointed Opera Grand Rapids Executive Director, Emily Syrewicze.  Emily share with us the success of their latest show, and discusses the reasons why interest in opera is on the riser throughout West Michigan.  Emily also touches upon the upcoming season and future plans to ensure Opera Grand Rapids remains relevant and popular.

Host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma introduces a new exhibit opening at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Joining her on the podcast are museum President and CEO, Dale Roberts and Vice President of Marketing and PR, Kate Kocienski. The exhibit is called Changing America and highlights two pivotal points in American history regarding slavery and its abolishment.  

Host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma sits down with long time friend and professional photographer Dianne Carroll Burdick to discuss the 2019 Festival of the Arts.  Both reminisce about their past involvement in the festival and highlight this year's events.

In this Episode host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma welcomes several cast members from stageGR's production of Les Miserables.  Joining Joanne in studio are GR City High School's Jack Reeves, Byron Center High School junior Alexa Wollney, Lowell High School's Jaclyn VerHulst and Byron Center Charter High School, and current foreign exchange student from Italy, Rocco Maggi.

In Episode 1, host Joanne Bailey-Boorsma gets a behind the scenes look at Grand Rapids Civic Theater's recent record breaking performance of Mamma Mia! Joining Joanne are Director Bruce Tinker, Choreographer Torrey Thomas and actors Heather Cregg and Breighanna Minnema.