Winter Nights | Grand Rapids Ballet

February 2 | 5-9 pm | Entertainment: 6-8 pm Brighten the season with Winter Nights at Meijer Gardens, a lively Tuesday evening series celebrating art, culture and creativity. Explore Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park after dark as the Garden Pavilion and BISSELL Corridor come alive with live performances by local and regional artists, illuminated installations, whimsical projections and unexpected moments of discovery. Each evening offers a different experience, inviting guests to gather, explore and see familiar spaces in a new light. Make a night of it with seasonal food and beverages available for purchase in the James & Shirley Balk Café, thoughtfully paired with each evening’s programming. Colorful, creative and full of surprises, Winter Nights offers a warm escape from the Michigan winter and a fresh way to experience Meijer Gardens. Grand Rapids Ballet: Longtime Grand Rapids Ballet dancer and choreographer Nathan Young will create a world-premiere, site-specific work featuring Grand Rapids Ballet dancers, inspired by the natural beauty and living landscapes of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Drawing from the emotional and physical atmospheres of Earth’s diverse biomes, the piece will explore the relationship between movement, environment, and the natural world. Through expressive choreography and a deep connection to place, Young will invite audiences to experience Meijer Gardens in a new way, where the rhythms, textures, and moods of nature come to life through dance. Café Features: Nutcracker Sweet Dip Included with general admission. Free for Members of Meijer Gardens.