Calvin University Chimes

Calvin department of visual and performing arts hosts annual Spring Arts Festival

Ava Roush, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
April 27, 2026

Thursday, April 16, Calvin University’s department of visual and performing arts hosted its annual Spring Arts Festival in the Spoelhof University Center and the Commons Annex. The event featured a large...

Interpreting a musical for modern times: CTC adapts “Bye Bye Birdie” to include ASL

McKenna Wilkinson, Specials Editor
April 13, 2026

The Calvin Theatre Company (CTC) is performing “Bye Bye Birdie,” its first musical in 12 years. Opening night was on April 10, and the show will be performed again on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. and April...

Calvin Writers Read: A collective experience of art

Jorie Cho, General Assignment Reporter
March 2, 2026

On Thursday, Feb. 26, 11 Calvin students and one alumnus stood before an open mic in the Center Art Gallery and read their original writing aloud. The event, aptly named “Calvin Writers Read,” is held...

A vibrant tapestry of cultures: Rangeela celebrates 30 years

Ava Roush and Ellery Johnson
February 23, 2026

Calvin University’s annual Rangeela performance will take place on Feb. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC) auditorium, featuring the theme of a “Tapestry.” Rangeela is...

Cave Night kickoff hosts local artists

Alec DeYoung, General Assignment Reporter
February 23, 2026

Grand Rapids-based musical artists T0LUWAN1, Lukungu and LoGo performed at the first Cave Night of the year on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Cave Night is a biweekly event hosted and sponsored by the Student...

CTC’s “Peter and the Starcatcher”: Magic, imagination and childhood play

McKenna Wilkinson, Specials Editor
February 9, 2026

Friday, Feb. 6, kicked off opening weekend for the Calvin Theatre Company’s (CTC) production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a fantasy-adventure adapted from the book Peter and the Starcatchers by...

A story worth seeing: Calvin’s The Glass Menagerie

Ellery Johnson, Entertainment Reporter
October 13, 2025

The Calvin Theatre Company (CTC) is in the midst of a production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. Showings began on Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 pm and included showings on Saturday, Oct. 11,...

Calvin’s orchestra begins next chapter under new leadership

Ellery Johnson, Entertainment Reporter
October 6, 2025

In the summer of 2025, Calvin University welcomed Dr. Xander Koops as the new coordinator of music education and the full symphony orchestra director. According to the Calvin website, Calvin’s orchestra...

Film students prepare for media showcase

Stella Stachowiak, General Assignment Reporter
April 28, 2025

On Friday, May 2 , as warmer weather seeps onto campus, Calvin’s film students will be broadcasting their special features in a showcase at the CFAC auditorium. This ambitious spectacle comes after a...

Calvin Theatre Company presents: And Then There Were None

Natasha Jayaputra, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
April 7, 2025

Ten people stranded on an island — what could possibly go wrong? Maybe a private party? Or... murder! Calvin Theatre Company (CTC) is back with another gripping play, this time unraveling the mystery...

Hulvey’s All For You tour becomes SAO’s biggest event in 2024-2025 academic year

Natasha Jayaputra, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
March 4, 2025

The rise of Christian rappers has made Christianity more accessible — not just in traditional, quieter settings, but through a style that resonates with younger audiences and invites them to get to know...

Calvin faculty and staff display art at Center Art Gallery’s first reception of the year

Addy Offutt, General Assignment Reporter
March 4, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 27, people gathered in the Center Art Gallery to celebrate the opening reception of two new exhibits: “How Long, O Lord? Reflections on the Psalms of Lament” by Tiffany Krampe and...