Holland Garden Club Tulip Time Flower Show

Holland Garden Club will host its annual Standard Flower Show during Tulip Time at the Holland Armory, 16 W. 9th St., Holland. This year’s theme, Windmills & Wooden Shoes, celebrates the Dutch heritage brought to the area by early European settlers.

The free show will feature floral designs interpreting the theme in a variety of categories, along with spring-blooming flowers, tulips, and branches from ornamental shrubs and trees submitted by local gardeners. Amateur photographers are also competing with landscape and micro photography entries.

Showtimes are May 5 from 3–6 p.m. and May 6–8 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The annual event is supported by the Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation and showcases the creativity and horticultural skill of Holland Garden Club members. More information is available at hollandgardenclub.org.

John Leben: Promise of Tomorrow

Saugatuck/Douglas artist John Leben presents “Promise of Tomorrow,” an exhibition on view in the Keeler Lounge at Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St. NE, in downtown Grand Rapids. The show features 27 original works, Leben’s children’s book “Amy and the Tortoise,” and a 15-minute animated film based on the story.

Through painting, storytelling, and animation, Leben explores the potential impact of global warming over the next century. “I’ve been working with environmental themes for the last 10 years,” he said, describing the exhibition as a retrospective of both his fantasies and nightmares about the future.
The exhibition is ongoing through May 10. Admission is free.

POW! The Art of Comics at
Muskegon Museum of Art

Muskegon’s Museum of Art has unleashed POW! The Art of Comics, a must-hit exhibition for fans of comic books and Hollywood superhero blockbusters alike. On view through May 17, the show dives into the full arc of hero-making, tracing how bold ideas evolve into sketches, panels and, ultimately, big-screen spectacles.

More than 100 original drawings from the 1960s through the 2000s share space with concept art from major sci-fi and film franchises, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at iconic storytelling. Visitors move through immersive installations, storyboards and character designs, stepping inside the comic world itself.

Highlights include a classic Adam West Batman costume, a Magneto helmet, and recreations of the 1989 Batmobile and Batsuit. Designed for all ages, the exhibition is underwritten by Jean Chin and Swanson Pickle Company.

Clown Band Launches Fundraiser For New Bus

The Scottville Clown Band, the zany musical ensemble that delights Coast Guard Festival attendees annually, has launched a fundraiser to purchase a new bus. The band performs more than 30 shows each year across Michigan and supports youth music education, providing more than $23,000 in scholarships and grants in 2025.

The current 2016 bus will be replaced through a campaign in partnership with the Community Foundation for Mason County. “We rely on our bus to transport both members and equipment to shows,” said Herb Early, the band’s president. Vice President and Grand Haven resident David Ladd added that the greatest reward is bringing smiles to audiences while supporting future musicians.

The fundraising goal is $400,000 to purchase a high-quality used long-haul bus. Donations can be made by check, cash, credit card, or securities to the Community Foundation for Mason County, 119 S. Rath Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, noting “Scottville Clown Band Bus Fund.” Online contributions are also accepted. For more information, contact the foundation at 231-845-0326 or Rob Alway at 231-757-3202 or scottvilleclownbandinc@gmail.com.