Big Rapids Festival of The Arts

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025 at 5:30pm

Various Venues In Big Rapids, MI

Schedule Of Events

5:30pm : Substituting for Success: A Beginners Guide to Healthy Ingredients

Join Corewell Health in partnership with Ferris State University's Hospitality Program to learn how to make your everyday recipes healthier through simple ingredient swaps. Optimizing your nutrition may be easier than you think. This program will offer hands-on learning and feature delicious and flavorful recipes. You will learn key cooking skills and nutritional concepts to help you prepare and enjoy healthpromoting foods in your own home. Join Ferris State University's Kathryn Wolfer, Associate Professor and Corewell Health's Registered Dietitian, Bailey Gager to: Discover the health benefits of making ingredient substitutions Learn how nutrition and diet impact your overall health Learn and practice hands-on cooking skills Prepare and sample recipes There is NO fee for this workshop

Location : FSU West Commons, Room WCO 108

7:00pm : Edward VanHalen: Life and Legacy

Edward Van Halen's impact on modern rock music is immeasurable. From his humble beginnings in the Netherlands to becoming a global icon, his virtuosity reshaped the guitar landscape. With his revolutionary two-handed tapping technique, blistering solos, and innovative use of effects, he redefined what was possible on the electric guitar, influencing generations of players. Born into a musical family, Eddie's early life was marked by hard work and internal struggles-balancing his passion for music with his immigrant experience. Despite these challenges, his bond with brother Alex formed the backbone of Van Halen's legendary sound. Eddie's personal journe-marked by triumphs, struggles with addiction, and a public battle with health issues-mirrored the intensity of his music. His untimely death in 2020 at the age of 65 left a void in the rock world, but his influence remains eternal. Ferris State University Music and Entertainment Business Associate Professor, Paul Kwant will share rare images and findings that offer a deeper look into Eddie's life and legacy. Van Halen wasn't just a band; it was a revolution in sound, and Edward Van Halen was at the heart of it all. His innovation continues to inspire and shape the future of rock music today.

Location : Artworks

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