The Reif

09/04/2026

Behind the Scenes… a little behind schedule. 😉
Reif Renovations: Part 2 – How It Ended
by: John Miller, Technical Director

I’m pleased to bring you Part II of my article celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Reif Center Renovations! I have pictures before, during and after the renovations, and maybe just a story or two to share.

In May, 2015 after the Reif Center staff had moved to temporary offices, but before demolition work began, I took a melancholy walk through the building, taking some final pictures. That is the source of my before pictures. My after pictures are from the last few months, showcasing the Reif Center 10 years post-renovation.
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09/04/2026

🎉 First Friday tonight! Join us from 4–5 PM for a closing reception with the artists! 🎨✨
Come say hello and celebrate the exhibition with us!

09/02/2026

🎷 This one is filling up fast!
Get ready for a night of horns, hits, and high-energy fun with McCullough Bros & Friends with Horns: A Tribute to the Blues Brothers! 🎶

Sing along, tap your toes, and enjoy all your favorite Blues Brothers classics LIVE at The Reif!

📅 September 24 | 7 PM
📍 The Reif – Wilcox Theater | Grand Rapids, MN

👉 Get your tickets before they're gone: TheReif.org
Adult/Senior: $25 advance | $30 door
Student/Lap Children: $10

Sponsored by Northview Bank and Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

08/31/2026

🎶 A Celebration of Music, Family & Grand Rapids! 🎶

Join us for the Community Open House Jam celebrating the musical legacy of the LaPlant, Miltich, Downing & Aultman families.

📅 Sunday, September 20 | 2–7 PM
📍 Rapids Brewing Co. | Grand Rapids, MN
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Enjoy live music, storytelling, family history, an open jam, historical photos, and ceremonial toasts at 3 PM & 5:30 PM.

🎵 Bring an instrument and join the jam—or just come enjoy the music!

👉 Check out the Facebook event and let us know if you’re coming!

08/16/2026

08/07/2026

🌟 Opening Night Has Arrived! 🌟
After weeks of rehearsals, learning lines, perfecting choreography, and making new friends, the wait is finally over!
Wunder Kids opens TONIGHT at the Reif, and our cast of 69 talented young performers is ready to take the stage. Their hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm shine in every scene, and we can't wait to share this production with you.
If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, there's still time!
Reif Theater Arts Presents: Wunder Kids!
Performances:
Friday, August 7 at 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 at 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Tickets @ TheReif.org
Adult/Senior Advance: $22
Adult/Senior at the Door: $27
Students & Lap Children: $10
Bring the whole family for this fun-filled theatrical adventure and cheer on the Wunder Kids as they race to save Rapidopolis!
SPONSORED BY The Loggy Dome
📸 Photo Credit: The Unruly Shutter

08/04/2026

07/24/2026

Get ready to party like it's the '90s! 🎉🎶

You Oughta Know is the ultimate throwback live-band dance party, bringing the biggest hits and best memories of the decade back to life. It's a high-energy celebration of all things '90s, from pumpkin-smashing to cardigan-wearing, Blues-Traveling to California-Loving, waterfall-chasing to Wayne & Garth lip-syncing, tubthumping to being Virtually Insane.
So grab your friends, enjoy some great food and drinks, and let You Oughta Know hit you One More Time... baby.

📍 Miner Family Pavilion at Yanmar Arena
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎶 Show Starts: 7:00 PM
🍺 Beer, seltzers, and delicious food available for purchase on-site, provided by the Grand Rapids Moose Lodge 2023.
🎟 Adult/Senior Advance Price $20, Door Price $25 | Student/Children $10
Sponsored by Clairmont & McBride Financial

07/17/2026

There are still great seats available for our final three performances, and we'd love to fill the theater for our incredible cast. They've worked so hard to bring this show to life, help us give them the enthusiastic audience they deserve!

🎭 Final Performances
• Friday – 7:00 PM
• Saturday – 7:00 PM
• Sunday – 2:00 PM

If you've been meaning to see the show, now's the time. Bring your friends, coworkers, or family and enjoy a fun night of live theater featuring the music of Dolly Parton, plenty of laughs, and an incredibly talented cast.

🎟 Get your tickets today at TheReif.org.

Adult/Senior Advance Price $25, Door Price $30
Student/Lap Children $10
Sponsored by: Lodge Hotel and The Loggy Dome
Photo by The Unruly Shutter Photography

Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film
Through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI)

The Reif: Wilcox Theater in Grand Rapids, MN

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