GRAND RAPIDS — Celebrate April Fool’s Day with events at the Story Art & Museum in Grand Rapids.
See and celebrate the creations of several young LEGO builders who participated in Story Art & Museum’s Fairytale LEGO Competition. Vote for a favorite creation by participating in the Community CHOICE Award. Voting ends 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Ballots are accepted during business hours.
At 1 p.m. Saturday, Steve Solkela's "21-Piece ‘Overpopulated’ One-Man Band" will perform in the Music Room, and 2 p.m., Fairytale LEGO Competition prizes will be awarded. Meet the builders at a reception to follow in the Gathering Room. Refreshments will be served.
All locations are on the second floor at Old Central School.
LEGO Competition prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Under 10, Ages 11-4 and Ages 15-Adult.
Solkela’s show is a show for all ages. Organizers encouraged people to arrive by 12:45 p.m. to get a seat. Solkela has performed on the Iron Range, in Naples, Florida, and recently at a movie created about him in Fargo, North Dakota.
A “Funny Finn” from Palo, Solkela is no stranger to the stage. He can often be seen playing accordion on skateboard, tandem bike, stilts or unicycle. Solkela can be seen tickling the keys of the church organ on Sundays, teaching piano lessons, or hamming it up in local musicals and choirs.
Event admission is $5 each or $10 for all family members.
Visit storyartmuseum.org or call 218-999-9391.
