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Best Sports Bars in West Michigan

By Kelsey Dunneback

Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team or simply in it for the food, drinks and atmosphere, these West Michigan sports bars have the screens, service and scrumptious eats ...

Boyne, Oh Boyne

By Debby Buck DeJonge

Crimson leaves whisper and chatter to their olive color neighbors who are rattling their basil leaves in a stand of white trees with Dalmatian dots like confetti in the wind.

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Brunch Meets the Big Easy

By Matthew Rothenberg

New Orleans never misses the opportunity to throw a party — and neither does Sugah Please.

Grand Rapids Public Museum to Host AlgreMENTE

By Grand Rapids Magazine Staff

The Grand Rapids Public Museum recently announced its newest traveling exhibit, AlgreMENTE | Happy Brain: Celebrating Early Connections, opening Saturday, November 14.

Commuters boarding a public city bus at a busy urban transit stop during the day.

A $6 million state award will help The Rapid expand transit service to major venues, making it easier for residents, visitors and employees to get where they need to go.

By Grand Rapids Magazine Staff

The Rapid Receives $6 Million to Expand Transit

Fall in Love With Chrysanthemums

By Lisa Enos

There’s something about autumn in Grand Rapids: the crispness in the air, the changing leaves, and, at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, thousands of chrysanthemums.

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Museum to Honor Community Leaders at Awards Gala

Grand Rapids Magazine Staff - November 11, 2026

Three individuals whose leadership, generosity and commitment to West Michigan have helped shape the region will be recognized at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's 18th annual Jay & Betty Van Andel Legacy Awards Gala

New Fall Reads for Every Age and Interest

Grand Rapids Magazine Staff - November 11, 2026

Our latest book list comes to us courtesy of Scott Lange at The Bookman, one of Grand Haven’s favorite independent bookstores.

Most City offices Closed for Veterans Day

Grand Rapids Magazine Staff - November 11, 2026

Most City of Grand Rapids offices are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observation of Veterans Day.

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Top Lawyers 2026

Special Advertising Section - November 9, 2026

The list of peer-recognized lawyers in this section is a great place to start a search for those seeking legal counsel.

The Root Cause

Lisa Enos - November 9, 2026

For many Americans, November brings an annual ritual: choosing health insurance for the year ahead.

Boots On The Fence in Kentwood Honors Women Veterans

Grand Rapids Magazine Staff - November 5, 2026

An outdoor art exhibition in Kentwood will honor women veterans this Veterans Day season, using decorated military boots to tell stories of service, sacrifice, friendship and resilience.

Rescued Farm Animals Take Center Stage at Grand Rapids Gala

Grand Rapids Magazine Staff - November 5, 2026

Think cowboy boots paired with ballgowns, rhinestones alongside bolo ties, and an evening where the most memorable guests might have four legs.

100 for $100 Sale Offers Affordable, Original Holiday Gifts

Lisa Enos - November 5, 2026

Holiday shoppers looking for a unique gift — or a little original art for their own walls — will have plenty to browse at Grand Valley Artists’ 100 for $100 Sale, Nov. 6-7.

The Ultimate Encore: A 336-Year-Old Stradivarius Gets Its Moment in Muskegon

News Release - November 5, 2026

In 1878, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dedicated his Violin Concerto to famed violinist Leopold Auer, who famously rejected the work as “unplayable.”

Recipe: Game Day Dip

Lisa Enos - November 5, 2026

Forget picking sides: this is one appetizer everyone can get behind. It's got all the spicy, tangy goodness of classic buffalo chicken dip...

Life, Libations, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Pasha Shipp - November 4, 2026

Tucked behind Connie’s Cakes in the Kingsley Building is Pursuit of Happiness — a chic cocktail bar with sparkling personality.

It’s All About the Lighting

Lisa Enos - November 4, 2026

This past summer I was conscripted into a home remodeling project. Not the knock-down-walls, replace-the-kitchen kind...

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Recipe: Game Day Dip

Food + Drink Lisa Enos - November 5, 2026

Forget picking sides: this is one appetizer everyone can get behind. It's got all the spicy, tangy goodness of classic buffalo chicken dip...

Corks & Cuts

Food + Drink Jeremy Gonsior - November 2, 2026

It was one of the elegant tables with a beautiful tablecloth that I always admire whenever I walk downtown. So, sitting there, watching all the activity in Holland, felt like a dream come true.

Brunch Meets the Big Easy

Cheers Matthew Rothenberg - October 26, 2026

New Orleans never misses the opportunity to throw a party — and neither does Sugah Please.

Best Sports Bars in West Michigan for Watching the Lions

Must-try Kelsey Dunneback - October 19, 2026

Whether you’re cheering on the Lions, following college football or simply in it for the food, drinks and game-day atmosphere, these West Michigan sports bars have the screens, service and scrumptious eats to make every play more exciting.

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Most City offices Closed for Veterans Day

City Grand Rapids Magazine Staff - November 11, 2026

Most City of Grand Rapids offices are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observation of Veterans Day.

The Root Cause

Profile Lisa Enos - November 9, 2026

For many Americans, November brings an annual ritual: choosing health insurance for the year ahead.

Because Emergencies Don’t Fly South for the Winter

City Grand Rapids Magazine Staff - November 2, 2026

Grand Rapids residents, take note: You may hear outdoor warning sirens at noon on the first Friday of every month, even during the winter.

Breakout Role: Nailed It!

Spotlight Lisa Enos - October 29, 2026

Before Robert Malcolm Cumming was portraying a British musician on screen, he was a kid from West Michigan who never imagined acting could become a career.

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It’s All About the Lighting

Home Lisa Enos - November 4, 2026

This past summer I was conscripted into a home remodeling project. Not the knock-down-walls, replace-the-kitchen kind...

The Body Electric

Wellness Lisa Enos - November 2, 2026

About two decades ago, I found myself in a situation that required immediate medical intervention.

A Night Out Like No Other

Experience Pasha Shipp - October 22, 2026

I’ve been to just about every type of Hipster Disco party. You have your signature events, like the annual Halloween and New Year’s Eve parties, where the crew goes all out with space design and décor styling to create an unforgettable experience.

Red, Lace, and the Runway

Style Lisa Enos - September 30, 2026

Who would have guessed that Grand Rapids, Michigan, would find itself becoming a backdrop for some seriously ambitious fashion moments? Yet here we are.

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The Ultimate Encore: A 336-Year-Old Stradivarius Gets Its Moment in Muskegon

Entertainment News Release - November 5, 2026

In 1878, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dedicated his Violin Concerto to famed violinist Leopold Auer, who famously rejected the work as “unplayable.”

Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Halloween Weekend

Entertainment Lisa Enos - October 29, 2026

From haunted hotel tours and family-friendly Halloween parties to drive-in movies, costume contests and Día de los Muertos celebrations, there’s plenty to keep Grand Rapidians busy this Halloween weekend.

Six Things to Do in GR This Weekend

Entertainment Lisa Enos - October 22, 2026

From Halloween-inspired street parties and oddities markets to fall shopping and college basketball, Grand Rapids has plenty on offer this weekend.

The Can’t-Miss Chamber Music Series

Entertainment Lisa Enos - October 22, 2026

So, you fancy yourself a music aficionado? You can identify Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in four notes. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” is in heavy rotation. You may even have a favorite piece by Aaron Copland. Or spent your summers at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Well, then ...

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Top Dentists Special Advertising Section - September 25, 2026

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The Faces of Quality Meat

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The Faces of Restaurant and Specialty Market

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Now, 124 years later, the table is still set, the market and deli are fully stocked — and everyone is still welcome.

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