COFFEE FIX PICKS
Annual chef competition to honor Dr. Khan Nedd
West Michigan chefs and restaurants are coming together October 12 to benefit seniors in the community and to honor community leader and philanthropist Khan Nedd.
Pulaski Days celebration now underway
Grand Rapids area Polish Halls are once again opening their doors to the entire community with the annual Pulaski Days celebration, now in its 50th year.
Aldean takes on Van Andel Arena
Country Music tour-de-force, Jason Aldean, is coming to Van Andel Arena on his Rock N' Roll Cowboy Tour this coming Saturday, Oct. 8.
Midwestern gems
For many in Michigan, the Midwest is an unattractive vacation destination.
Art show to benefit restoration of The Highlands
Blandford Nature Center and LaFontsee Galleries present Art is Second Nature, an art show and sale to benefit the ongoing efforts to restore The Highlands golf course to a natural landscape.
Moxie Strings to perform at Meijer Gardens farm
West Michigan’s own Moxie Strings will perform in the barn at Meijer Gardens on Tuesday, Oct. 4, the final act in the “Tuesdays at the Farm” local musician series.
Eastown institution
In West Michigan, it can seem like there is a pizza place on almost every corner.
Gold prep for first season downtown
For the first time since the team was founded in 2006, the Grand Rapids Gold have moved to a new and larger space.
Zeeland celebrates 175th anniversary
About 175 years ago, 457 people from the Netherlands who were seeking religious freedom arrived in West Michigan and eventually settled in what is now known as Zeeland.
Drinks with Pat
This past week, I made it up to Traverse City for a quick two-night stay with my wife.
Symphony, vocalists to perform Motown favorites
Experience the magic of Motown with the Grand Rapids Symphony and special guests as they perform chart-topping recognizable hits from the 1960’s.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE
