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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

AJR plays with visual effects at Grand Rapids concert.

AJR brings the collective joy of live music to Grand Rapids

Ellie Jones, Guest Writer
September 12, 2021

A Sept. 8 AJR concert at the DeltaPlex Arena attracted a flock of Calvin students. The band of brothers performed their “OK Orchestra” album with a few other fan-favorites interspersed throughout....

Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Young Oceans brings waves to the Chapel

Daniel Hickey, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018

New York worship band Young Oceans arranged an intimate and intentional night of music last Friday in the Chapel. Performing a swelling post rock-esque sound paired with serene visuals and low lighting,...

Explosions in the Sky offered a unique concert experience for those in attendance. Photo by Calvin SAO.

Explosions in the Sky concert ignites the CFAC Auditorium

Jordan Petersen
May 4, 2017

It is a curious thing to watch an entirely instrumental concert. There are not the same sort of pauses and structures as other shows; there is no singer to thank the crowd for their applause and often...

Photo by Hailey Jansson

Indie pop duo Tegan and Sara fill CFAC

Jordan Petersen
October 28, 2016

Canadian indie pop singing duo Tegan and Sara performed in the CFAC on Oct. 19 in the second stop of the second leg of their "Love You to Death" tour. Nashville-based rock artist Torres began the night...

Photo by Kendra Kamp

Adia Victoria mixes art and politics

Jordan Petersen
April 27, 2016

Up-and-coming blues-rock artist and cultural critic Adia Victoria performed at Calvin in the Recital Hall last weekend. The event began with a conversation with Adia about a number of topics, including...

Audience reflective after Daughter’s ambient and introspective performance

Natalie Henderson
March 11, 2016

Daughter, an independent rock group based out of London, played at Calvin this past Wednesday. The warm yet slightly misty day set the mood well for an introspective evening concert laced with ambient...

Photo by James Li

Review: Ingrid Michaelson at Calvin College

Avery Johnson
November 12, 2014

During her return visit to Calvin last Thursday, Ingrid Michaelson charmed audiences with her witty banter and distinctive voice. Those who saw her two years ago can remember how her interactions with...

Run River North brings musical storytelling to Calvin

Katie Sayler
October 30, 2014

The Los Angeles-based band Run River North opened at the nostalgic venue of the Ladies Literary Club last week. Their folk-indie rock filled the old hall with honest lyrics and tight harmonies. Run River...

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New mini-concert series caters to lunch-break attendees

Maddie Hughey
October 16, 2014

Calvin is now offering students a musical break from their busy schedules in the form of a new noontime concert series, Notes at Noon. These occasional noon concerts will start at 12 p.m. and last anywhere...

Switchfoot to return to Calvin this September

Abby Paternoster
June 27, 2013

Award-winning alternative Christian rock band Switchfoot will be returning to Calvin College at 8 p.m. on Sept. 28 to perform at the Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC). Calvin students will be able to...

Photo by Kate Parsons.

MGMT concert shatters stereotypes

Kate Parsons
May 7, 2013

MGMT played a sold-out concert in the Hoogenboom Monday night, shattering stereotypes of what constitutes a “typical Calvin concert.” “When I think of a typical Calvin concert, I think guitars and...

Mutemath to perform at Calvin

Will Montei
February 28, 2013

Mutemath has been performing musical wizardry for about a decade now. Since their first EP, “Reset,” to their most recent album “Odd Soul,” they’ve gone from a spaced-out Indie group with a heavy...

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