Feb. 8, 2024

Romantic Theme Anticipated for Free Grand Rapids Symphony Performance Feb. 13 in Williams Auditorium

Ferris State University’s Arts and Lectures Committee is collaborating with the Big Rapids Festival of the Arts to host the Grand Rapids Symphony for an evening of romantic compositions right before Valentine’s Day.

The event is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Williams Auditorium, 630 S. Michigan Ave.

Arts and Lectures Committee Chair Glen Okonoski, a Television and Digital Media Production professor, expects many of the symphony’s members to perform that evening. This performance continues a relationship that spans decades.

“This is another opportunity to enjoy the symphony’s excellence on our campus,” Okonoski said. “As this event comes just before Valentine’s Day, we anticipate selections with a romantic theme to comprise the performance.”

Arts and Lectures Committee funding means the concert is free to attend. Okonoski said Williams Auditorium provides ample seating for an audience of community members and individuals or groups from across campus.

“It is an honor to bring the artistry of this caliber to Big Rapids,” Okonoski said. “We welcome all ages from our area to be enriched by the experience.”

The Arts and Lectures Series provides diverse events intended to broaden the horizons of Ferris students and the community.

For more information on the symphony’s performance and for those who require accommodation in support of attending this event, contact the Arts and Lectures Committee at (231) 591-3626.