MOVIE LISTINGS E5 HAPPENINGS E6 ENTERTAINMENT SECTION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2009 THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS E RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE, E2, E3

WORTH NOTING THE DECADE IN REVIEW Beyond the headlines TAKING CENTER STAGE of the 2000s WEST MICHIGAN MAKES NAME FOR ITSELF IN WORLDS OF ART, TV, FILM, MUSIC

Visual arts thrive in spite of tough economy Late starter ArtPrize roars into prominence, attracting 1,200 artists and tens of thousands of viewers, joining the likes of Meijer Gardens’ Sculpture Park (opened 2002) and a visit there by Rodin’s “The Thinker” (2007). Honorable mention: Dale TOM HANKS SHOOTS ‘ROAD TO Chihuly’s DNA-like “Life” at Van Andel Institute (installed 2005) and Tom Otterness PERDITION’ IN SAUGATUCK (2001) And that was before the tax break. temporary show of 40 whimsical pieces (2006). First in classic rock INTERSECTION MOVES TO ARENA DISTRICT (2003) Bob Seger (2006) kicks off comeback Longtime Eastown club The tour at Van Andel Arena, also the Intersection moves to roomier launch choice for The Eagles, Tom quarters in downtown area; Petty and AC/DC. Van Halen (2008) hangs on through tough provides twist by ending its tour here. economic climate.

‘POLAR EXPRESS’ PREMIERES IN AUTHOR’S NATIVE TOWN (2004) Unfortunately, GR also gets box-office bomb “Zathura.”

COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER BUYS WEALTHY THEATRE (2005) The rest is history.

ANTHONY KIEDIS, RED HOTS SNAG FOUR GRAMMYS (2007) Music to West Michigan ears.

STUDIO 28 CLOSES (2008) Once the nation’s largest theater complex, the beloved 20-screen Wyoming movie house closes its doors after 43 years. (Sniff.) Pass the Kleenex.

WATERFRONT FILM FESTIVAL Grand Haven’s Gary Hogeboom MAKES SCREEN ACTORS GUILD’S TOP FIVE (2007) Reality roll call Great movies, less crowding and better scenery than Sundance. Tuning in West Michiganians do the tube: Bob Guiney, Brad Andrzeweski and Molly MOONWALK MANIA outside Malaney on “The Bachelor”; Gary Post-mortem song-and-dance Outdoor venues Hogeboom on “Survivor”; Nicole Tieri tributes to “king of pop” Michael rise to shine: Art and Matt Giraud on “American Idol,” Jackson unleashed from Grand Garfunkel opens and Floyd Mayweather on “Dancing Rapids to New York City to Tokyo. Meijer Gardens’ With the Stars.” ampitheater CREDITORS FORGIVE $2.3 MILLION in 2003, and IN BROADWAY GR DEBT (2007) Rothbury No T.A.R.P. funds needed. festival (2008) takes just two GR SYMPHONY PLAYS CARNEGIE years to vault HALL (2005) into national And how did it get there? must-see Practice, practice, practice. events.

HIGH STYLE Hollywood stars hit the red carpet in Pamella DeVos duds, earning the Grand Rapids’ Molly Malaney local designer primetime plugs.

‘WARDROBE MALFUNCTION’ CAUSES SUPER BOWL FUROR (2004) Leading to years of safe classic-rock acts. RADIO PERSONALITY Hollywood North? KEVIN MATTHEWS RETURNS TO WLAV-FM (2005) Generous Michigan film incentives draw likes of Val Fans still like to hear Kilmer, 50 Cent and Ernest Borgnine to West Michigan; that classic jock. Eastwood, Clooney and De Niro go east. Meanwhile, GR-born actor Taylor Lautner broke through HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU as a Hollywood star, playing Jacob in the blockbuster (2009) “Twilight” movies and hosting “Saturday Night Live.” GR Symphony turns 75, St. Cecilia And a few Grand Raggidy Roller Girls skated in Drew Music Center hits 125 and Grand Barrymore’s directorial debut “Whip It.” Rapids Public Museum reaches 150.

RIVER SWAMPS B-93 BIRTHDAY BASH, STRANDING 1,000 CARS (2009) Flood insurance, anyone?

POP QUIZ WINNERS & LOSERS

1. Which winner of “American Idol,” 3. Which artist’s concert sold out WINNER: Rob Bliss, whose media- of you tipsy at a party? Guard those the show that began in 2002 and fastest in Van Andel Arena history? savvy urban happenings — from Facebook settings with your life. became a top-rated TV phenomenon, A. Kenny Chesney (2004) zombie walks to ArtPrize’s “100,000 has sold the most albums? B. AC/DC (2000) Paper Airplanes and Melodies Over A. Kelly Clarkson (Season 1) C. Bob Seger (2006) Monroe” — drew crowds downtown. B. Carrie Underwood (Season 4) D. Tim McGraw/Faith Hill (2006) C. Ruben Studdard (Season 2) LOSER: CDs, hurt by digital D. David Cook (Season 7) 4. Which of these never happened? downloading, a sagging economy and A. Prince surprises 200 fans at the 5. Which of the following has NOT lackluster artist development. Oh, and 2. During the late “king of pop” Orbit Room after his concert at Van prompted a public tantrum from record company greed. Michael Jackson’s much-watched Andel Arena (2000). Kanye West? memorial service on July 7, 2009, who B. Kid Rock plays DJ at the Grand A. Beyonce’s 2009 MTV Video Music WINNER: Vinyl is back. Young WINNER: “The Dark Knight” was the said: “How much pain can one take? Woods Lounge before Delta Plex show Awards loss to Taylor Swift audiophiles rediscover the “album.” decade’s biggest box-office draw, Maybe now, Michael, they will leave (2006). B. Hurricane Katrina raking in $533 million domestically you alone.” C. Bette Midler bowls with 42 C. MTV opening the 2007 VMAs LOSER: Your privacy. The 2000s and totaling more than $1 billion A. Brooke Shields members of her crew at Wenger’s, one not with him, but with a comeback will be remembered partly for worldwide. Heath Ledger, who died B. Stevie Wonder day before arena concert (2004). performance by Britney Spears the rise of social networking and, in January 2008, won a posthumous C. Berry Gordy D. Fourteen-year-old Aaron Carter D. The Patriot Act correspondingly, the wide availability Oscar for his riveting portrayal of the

D. Marlon Jackson eats at Burger King on Pearl Street of information previously not public. Joker — and we wept for what could Answers: Answers:

right after his arena concert (2002). D 5. D; 4. C; 3. D; 2. B; 1. Don’t want your boss seeing photos have been.