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Things to do in GR this weekend
Whether you're looking to celebrate Grand Rapids' best, enjoy world-class music, or plan the perfect Mother’s Day outing, this weekend offers a full lineup of events for every interest and age.
Sowing the seeds of success
Like proud parents sharing pictures of their new babies, customers at Flowerland, West Michigan’s 75-year-old purveyor of plants, sometimes bring in snapshots showcasing the plants that garden supply buyer Kathy Rohm has helped them nurture.
City gears up for 48th Amway River Bank Run
Grand Rapids will be buzzing early Saturday, May 10, as the 48th annual Amway River Bank Run takes over downtown.
Author tells tales from ‘Bear County’
John Counts knows Michigan’s small towns—he’s lived in them, visited for outdoor activities, and reported on the people and events of those small towns so often that they have become part of him.
Recreation Reimagined!
Each year, we endure the unrelenting chill of winter–waiting, albeit not always patiently, for the unparalleled bliss of a West Michigan summer.
Recipe: Spring’s Bounty
Spring brings with it more than just warmer weather and blooming flowers—it ushers in the season of mushrooms.
The Big Easy meets Monroe Center
Want to spot the difference between Cajun food and Creole food? Raphael Jones says to check for tomatoes.
Party with the Best of Grand Rapids
Kick off the summer in style with an evening of food, drinks at the second annual Best of Grand Rapids party, presented by Max's South Seas Hideaway.
Moments with a capital ‘M’
Jason Novotny is Vice President of Design at TowerPinkster, one of Grand Rapids’ titans of design. Recently, TowerPinkster merged with Comprehensive Engineering, a local firm specializing in mechanical, structural, and civil engineering.
Promotion
Real Estate All Stars 2025
U.S. News & World Report recently scored Grand Rapids at an admirable second place in its 2024–2025 rankings of best places to live in Michigan.
Interior Designing Women
As nature turns a new leaf, many of us feel the pull to refresh the spaces we live in.
Fun things to do this weekend in Grand Rapids
From a speakeasy-style gala to free museum access and puppets galore, this weekend in and around Grand Rapids offers a whirlwind of experiences for every age and interest.