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Featured Contributor Bryan Esler

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At Grand Rapids Magazine, we like to give credit where it's due. Photographer Bryan Esler is flexible and always there when we need him, an integral member of the team:
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The Arts Issue: A Personal Favorite

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As an artist at heart, the annual Arts issue of Grand Rapids Magazine has always been my favorite. This edition, brimming with creativity and inspiration, showcases the vibrant culture of our hometown and is a true joy to put together.
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Six Ways To Have Fun This Weekend

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Looking for the best ways to spend your weekend in the Grand Rapids area? From exhilarating helicopter rides to captivating art exhibitions, this weekend is packed with exciting events that you won’t want to miss.
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Art, Eats & Beats

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The 51st Annual Eastown Streetfair returns on September 7 in the heart of Grand Rapids' eclectic Eastown neighborhood.
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Environmental fiction takes on fracking

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Maryann Lesert is as connected to the natural world as she is to her writing students at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Stylish & Delicious: Søvengård Reopens

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For two years, there has been a lingering question about the Grand Rapids dining scene: “When is Søvengård re-opening?”
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John Ball Zoo Draws ‘Big Cat’ Experts from Around the World

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John Ball Zoo turned into a hub of feline expertise as it welcomed 180 animal care specialists, veterinarians, and researchers from across the globe.
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Your Labor Day Weekend Guide

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For those planning to spend Labor Day weekend in the city, here are six exciting suggestions.
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Registration Open for Lakeshore Harvest Ride

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Cyclists and adventure enthusiasts are invited to register for the much-anticipated Lakeshore Harvest Ride, set to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
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Styx to return to West Michigan— Go!

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If you missed Styx’s electrifying performance at Van Andel Arena this summer, you have another opportunity to catch them live this fall.
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FOOD + DRINK

Stylish & Delicious: Søvengård Reopens

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For two years, there has been a lingering question about the Grand Rapids dining scene: “When is Søvengård re-opening?”
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Recipe: Honeycrisp Applesauce

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This recipe calls for only five ingredients. It doesn’t get easier than that!This recipe calls for only five ingredients. It doesn’t get easier than that! Just grab a pot and something to stir with, and you’re halfway to making a delicious, fruity applesauce.
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Six Restaurants with Award-Winning Wine Lists

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Six area restaurants have earned a spot on Wine Spectator's esteemed 2024 Restaurant Awards list, each offering a unique wine experience.
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The ‘Other’ Lucy’s

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Editor's note: Grand Haven has recently welcomed a fantastic new spot called Lucy’s, known for its relaxed ambiance, share plates, sandwiches, comfort food, and...
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PEOPLE + PLACES

Art, Eats & Beats

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The 51st Annual Eastown Streetfair returns on September 7 in the heart of Grand Rapids' eclectic Eastown neighborhood.
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Environmental fiction takes on fracking

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Maryann Lesert is as connected to the natural world as she is to her writing students at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Ada Hotel opens with two new dining destinations

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Ada Village has a new gem in its crown with the opening of the much-anticipated Ada Hotel.
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City unveils draft Community Master Plan

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The City of Grand Rapids has unveiled "Bridge to Our Future," a draft blueprint for the city's growth and development over the next 20 years.
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LOOK + FEEL

Journey of Hope

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Founded six years ago by Bonnie Gruppen and Ria Nieboer, Journey of Hope Yoga provides a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals seeking physical, emotional, and spiritual healing through yoga
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Design Quest’s half-century of Scandinavian influence

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Before Meg and her husband Jorgen Sorensen opened a little Scandinavian furniture shop in East Grand Rapids’ Gaslight Village back in 1972, they were schoolteachers together in Arizona.
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Glamour in the Loft

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If you’re like me, Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery is a place to visit in the Fall where a challenging corn maze, hot cider, or a wagon ride can be enjoyed with friends and family.
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Radiant Rockford: ‘It’s the people’

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Seth Rivard and Jeff Sheehan opened the Rockford Brewing Company doors in 2012, taking over a vacant building at 12 E. Bridge St.
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ENTERTAINMENT

Six Ways To Have Fun This Weekend

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Looking for the best ways to spend your weekend in the Grand Rapids area? From exhilarating helicopter rides to captivating art exhibitions, this weekend is packed with exciting events that you won’t want to miss.
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Your Labor Day Weekend Guide

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For those planning to spend Labor Day weekend in the city, here are six exciting suggestions.
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Styx to return to West Michigan— Go!

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If you missed Styx’s electrifying performance at Van Andel Arena this summer, you have another opportunity to catch them live this fall.
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Michigan Irish Music Festival marks 25 years

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The Michigan Irish Music Festival is marking its 25th anniversary this year, and it promises to be a celebration worth dancing a jig over.
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