The newly-built Performing Arts Center is a 671 seat performance hall used for its drama productions and musical performances. This project was a $21 million project, completed in October, 2002, featuring a full orchestra pit, dressing rooms, a green room and much more.
On April 20, 2007, President George W. Bush visited East Grand Rapids High School's Performing Arts Center (PAC) to make his speech via World Affairs Council, discussing the War on Terror. On December 5, 2007, former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos gave a speech to students regarding leadership.
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