November 2019
Downtown Live Concert Series
The Downtown Live Concert Series at the Frauenthal Center begins its second season in October 2019 and will feature every Muskegon Community College music ensemble, as well as the West Michigan Concert WINDS which is affiliated with MCC. The 10-concert series continues through April 2020. Some of the musical selections this season are based upon the 2019 Arts and Humanities Festival (ahFest) theme of “Hope.” Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and $10 each for groups of 6…
Find out more »December 2019
America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree
2019 marks the 35th anniversary of the Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree which has been featured on both the Travel Channel and the Learning Channel! With its 25,000 colored lights that coordinate to the beautiful singing, 15 tiers that reach 67 feet up into the majestic Frauenthal Center, over 280 singers, and accompaniment by the 50 piece Mona Shores High School Orchestra, the Singing Christmas Tree must be seen to be believed. Enjoy this holiday tradition December 5 - 7…
Find out more »West Michigan Symphony: Sounds of the Season
Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony presents “Sounds of the Season!” A cast of young choristers from ages 8-18, along with the full WMS, will warm hearts in this annual concert of seasonal favorites, from classics to beloved carols. Bring the whole family for a spellbinding evening of Yuletide magic! Tickets are $12 for students and $29 - $66 for adults. For more information, call the box…
Find out more »West Michigan Youth Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 15 at 3:00pm, the Frauenthal Center and West Michigan Youth Ballet present, “The Nutcracker!” Make West Michigan Youth Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” part of your holiday tradition this year! “The Nutcracker,” a wonderful ballet for the entire family, tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. She encounters the frightful rat king before embarking on a journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Bringing…
Find out more »Christmas Eve at the Frauenthal
Experience Christmas Eve in the historic Frauenthal Theater! Enjoy your favorite Christmas songs led by some of the Lakeshore’s most inspirational musicians, then listen to a message that will draw you into the Christmas story like never before. This free event, happening December 23 at 7:00pm and December 24 at 2:00pm & 4:00pm, is hosted by Port City Church. For more information call (231) 767-5246.
Find out more »Free Family Movie Day: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Monday, December 30 at 3:00pm, bring the kids to the beautiful Frauenthal Theater for a Free Family Movie Day featuring "Ralph Breaks the Internet!" This is a great opportunity for families to experience the Frauenthal Center during Christmas vacation. No tickets are required for this event, sponsored by the Mart Dock. For more information call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Find out more »January 2020
The Alley Door Club
Celebrating its’ 15th season, The Alley Door Club at the Frauenthal Center kicks off January 10, 2020 with live performances from an array of local bands! Performing on select Friday nights through April, The Alley Door Club features live music from popular West Michigan bands in a fun environment which includes a cash bar and dancing in the Ballroom located on the 3rd Floor of the Hilt Building. The doors open at 6:00pm for Happy Hour ($1 off all drinks),…
Find out more »Muskegon Bridal Expo
Saturday, January 11 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm, come to the Frauenthal Center for the Muskegon Bridal Expo presented by the Muskegon Bridal Association! The lakeshore's largest and longest running bridal show features the area's top vendors. There’ll be free wedding planning workshops along with a fashion show. This is a wonderful wedding planning experience for brides and their team. Admission is free! For more information call (231) 343-3188.
Find out more »Muskegon Civic Theatre presents: Fun Home
Beginning January 17, the Muskegon Civic Theatre presents, “Fun Home” on the Frauenthal stage! Tickets are $26.50. For more information call the box office at 231-727-8001. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of…
Find out more »West Michigan Symphony: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo
Friday, January 31 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony presents “Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo!” Acoustic Guitar Music like you’ve never heard before!” is the best description of a concert with Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo. From Bizet and Rimsky-Korsakov to Led Zeppelin and The Police, Frank and Vinny take the audience on a journey of jaw-dropping guitar virtuosity. Tickets are $12 for students and $29 - $66 for adults. For more information, call…
Find out more »March 2020
West Michigan Symphony: Introducing Sujari Britt
Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony presents Sujari Britt, the 17-year-old cello sensation who has been featured on The Today Show and NBC TheGrio’s “100 History Makers in the Making.” The Symphony no. 1 of William Grant Still—“The Dean of African American composers”—is widely regarded as one of the great American symphonies of all time. Florence Price: Dances in the Canebrakes Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto no. 1 William Grant Still: Symphony no.…
Find out more »April 2020
West Michigan Symphony: Mardi Gras in Muskegon
Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony presents “Mardi Gras Muskegon!” Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a night of hot, steamy New Orleans jazz. The good times roll with music of New Orleans natives like Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson and Louis Armstrong. Join in the festivities as this party transforms into an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration with the amazing Byron Stripling leading the parade! Tickets are $12 for students and…
Find out more »The Alley Door Club
Celebrating its’ 15th season, The Alley Door Club at the Frauenthal Center kicks off January 10, 2020 with live performances from an array of local bands! The Alley Door Club features live music from popular West Michigan bands in a fun environment which includes a cash bar and dancing in the Ballroom located on the 3rd Floor of the Hilt Building. The doors open at 6:00pm for Happy Hour ($1 off all drinks), with live music from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.…
Find out more »Muskegon Civic Theatre Presents: Mamma Mia
Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3, come to the beautiful Frauenthal Theater as the Muskegon Civic Theatre presents, “Mamma Mia!” ABBA’s hit tells the hilarious story of a your woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. …
Find out more »May 2020
West Michigan Symphony: Four Seasons, Two Hemispheres
Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony presents “Four Seasons, Two Hemispheres!” Vivaldi’s Four Seasons have inspired generations of concertgoers and more than a few composers. Three centuries later, the master of Argentinean tango, Astor Piazzolla, used them as the inspiration for his own Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. And in turn, the great living Argentinean composer Osvaldo Golijov created his own loving tribute to Piazzolla, Last Round. Golijov: Last Round Piazzolla:…
Find out more »June 2020
West Michigan Symphony: Voices of Ressurection
Friday, June 5 at 7:30pm, come to the Frauenthal Theater as the West Michigan Symphony presents “Voices of Ressurection!” The choral forces for this great work are so large that the Orchestra will literally spill out into the audience! Mahler’s “Resurrection” is one of the greatest symphonic works of all time. Mahler: Symphony no.2 “Resurrection” Tickets are $12 for students and $25 - $62 for adults. For more information, call the box office at 231-727-8001.
Find out more »Miss Michigan Scholarship & Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Pageants
The Miss Michigan Scholarship and Miss Michigan Teen Scholarship Pageants are coming to the Frauenthal Center June 16 - 20! The Miss Michigan Scholarship Program is part of the national Miss America Program and for decades has empowered Michigan women to achieve their personal and professional goals, while providing a forum in which they can express their opinions, talent and intelligence. In mid-June, two state competitions, the 2020 Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen Pageant and the 2020 Miss Michigan Competition, will…
Find out more »October 2020
26th Annual Buster Keaton Film Festival
October 3 at 8:00pm the public is invited to the beautiful Frauenthal Theater for the Buster Keaton Film Festival! Academy Honorary Award winning famous yesteryear American actor, comedian, filmmaker, screenwriter, and stunt performer Buster Keaton began his journey in the entertainment industry as a child artist. He went on to garner immense popularity earning the epithet "The Great Stone Face" for his physical comedy that became his trademark. The Buster Keaton Society, also known as the “Damfinos," bring their convention…
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