Distract your desire for spring by seeing a movie at Celebration! Cinema, checking out some killer art or helping close down Ionia Street. Also enter to win tickets to Circle Theatre's upcoming performances, opening in May. Enter to win HERE.
Movies
Opening March 2
12-year-old Ted sets out to discover the story of the mythical Truffula Trees. He meets the Once-ler, who tells him the story of the Lorax - a grumpy "little peanut" of a creature who fights for the safety of the trees.
Opening March 9
Transport to the exotic planet of Barsoom in Disney's action-adventure as John Carter, the former Earth Civil War captain, gets reluctantly wrapped up in a larger-than-life battle against the planet's inhabitants. When almost all humanity is lost, Carter realizes that the future of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.
Opening March 16
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill team up as a police duo and go undercover as part of the Jump Street unit, using their boyish appearances to return to high school. Schmidt (Hill) and Jenko (Tatum) trade in their guns and badges for backpacks to investigate a highly dangerous drug ring, facing the struggles of teenage life in the process.
Starring Julia Roberts as the scheming queen seeking control of the young and more beautiful princess' throne, Mirror Mirror puts a hilarious action twist on the classic Snow White fairytale. A fight between the treacherous queen and an orphaned Snow White for the heart of Prince Charming causes the queen to banish the fair princess to the forest, where she must face man-eating beasts and highway robbers.
Opening March 23
The future consists of a death match, called the hunger games, for the entertainment of the world. Each of the twelve districts that comprise the Capitol, chose a boy and girl to fight in a combat and skill challenge to remain. Katniss Everdeen volunteers herself to take the place of her younger sister for the latest match. With the friendship of Gale and her match partner, Peeta, she finds out what it means to survive.
Opening March 30
In the sequel to Clash of the Titans, Sam Worhtington fights as Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus (Liam Neeson) to take control from the Titans and save mankind. Released in 3-D, this sequel will bring edge-of-the-seat action and nail-biting scenes as hell is released on earth.
Theatre
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to your choice of any show at Circle Theatre.
Cabaret
Circle Theatre kicks off its 60th anniversary with the Tony Award-winning Cabaret. The musical focuses on the relationship between Cliff, an American writer living in Berlin during the Hitler era, and English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.
Escanaba in the Moonlight
Reuben Soady has never shot a buck - a disappointment for his family of hunters. When the family reunites for opening day of deer season, Reuben goes to all sorts of lengths to join in the family tradition.
Hair
As a musical definition of the ‘60s generation, Hair tells the story of a group of friends who chose to voice their opinions about life, love of freedom, hope, and change.
See How They Run
Classic British comedy at its finest. See How They Run features meddling neighbors, slamming doors and mistaken identities in this farce.
The Adventure of Treasure Island
The tale of a young man, Jim Hawkins, who longs to sail the seas in search for adventure until he meets a Captain with his tales of treasure and a map. Jim is enticed and encouraged to let his imagination run as his dreams become reality. Setting sail for the legendary Treasure Island, eluding pirates, and building friendships that are tested has us on the edge of our seats.
Art
Robert Rauschenberg, one of the most important American artists during the 20th century, is featured at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. His interest in themes like city, technology, multiculturalism and the environment emphasizes the American experience. He created provocative and poetic images that indicate the reflections of social, political and cultural ideologies of our time. Enter to win a pair of tickets to see this exhibition.
St. Patrick's Day
Irish on Ionia
For its second year, Ionia will be closed down for a party in the street. On Saturday, March 17 from 7a.m. to 10 p.m., Celtic bands, dancers, DJs, bagpipers, beer tents and an Irish-inspired food pavilion will be taking over Ionia. Enter to win a pair of tickets to this St. Patrick's Day event.
