GV hosts dialogue on performative range 

Grand Valley State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is holding a dialogue on performative range on Sept. 13 from 12-1 p.m.

The occasion goals to debate range in media, casting and the implications of excluding marginalized tales. The open dialog might be run by a facilitator to make sure an inclusive and academic dialogue. 

The presentation is a part of OMA’s “Conversations of Color” collection, dialogues which can be “open and honest discussions about race, popular culture, identity and current events,” in response to the GVSU occasions web page. 

Calvin University holds French Film Festival open to public

Four French movies might be proven at Calvin University beginning Sept. 14 as a part of their annual French Film Festival. The motion pictures revolve round this yr’s theme– massive questions on life. 

“Quand tu seras grand” would be the first movie proven on Sept. 14, adopted by “Saint Omer” on Sept. 19. “Tout s’est bien passé” and “A plein temps” are scheduled for Sept. 21 and Sept. 26 respectively. 

The competition is free and open to the general public. All movies might be screened at 7:30 p.m. within the Recital Hall situated at Covenant Fine Arts Center. 

GV Japanese Cultural Association holds karaoke night time

The Japanese Cultural Association (JCA) might be internet hosting Karaoke Bonanza-Zanza on Sept. 15 from 5-7 p.m. within the Language Resource Center, MAK D-2-221. 

Attendees will be capable to sing alongside to J-Pop and anime songs. In addition, ochazuke, a standard dish, and numerous Japanese snacks might be served. 

VMA hosts Artist-in-Residence reception 

Grand Valley State University’s Department of Visual & Media Arts might be welcoming Katy Levy, the 2023-2024 Padnos Distinguished Artist in Residence at a public artist speak and reception on Sept. 13. 

Levy is a filmmaker and multimedia artist identified for her “investigative and historical research and collaborations with community organizers,” in response to the GVSU occasions calendar. She might be main a seminar titled “Art and Activism with Kate Levy” at GVSU.

The welcome occasion begins at 1 p.m. within the Pere Marquette room situated in Kirkhof Center. Following refreshments, Levy might be talking about her work from 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

GV Opera Theatre holds auditions for musical 

Grand Valley State University’s Opera Theatre might be holding auditions for “New Voices: A Broadway Musical Revue” on Sept. 11 from 6-9 p.m. in Room 1721 of the Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas Center for Performing Arts. 

“New Voices,” directed by Beckie Menzie, might be carried out Feb. 16-18 on the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre.