Shinedown making a stop in Grand Rapids
A multiplatinum rock band will take the stage in Grand Rapids during the Revolution’s Live Tour.
Grand Rapids dog trainer launches West Michigan Dog Pageant
A local dog trainer will host the first dog pageant in Grand Rapids to celebrate dogs of all shapes and sizes.
In Perfect Harmony with the Sweet Adeline’s
The Grand Rapids Sweet Adeline’s (GRSA) chorus is headed to New Orleans in 2019 for the Sweet Adeline’s International chorus competition after taking home first place in the mid-size chorus category at the Sweet Adeline's Regional 17 competition held in Cleveland last month.
GR|Mag’s top weekend picks
This weekend features a trek between two breweries — for some special German-style beer. And much more.
Ford airport to host Runway 5K
Runners and walkers will take to an airport runway next month as part of a unique race event.
Michigan International Auto Show returns to DeVos Place
The 24th annual Michigan International Auto Show will be held Feb. 3-6 at DeVos Place at 303 Monroe Ave. NW in downtown Grand Rapids.
Review: Irrational or Not, the Heart Goes Where it Will in “Fool For Love”
Love is powerful. Love can be tender and nourishing. It can provide those idealized feelings so often shown in Hallmark commercials and romantic films. Lest we forget that power can also be unleashed in destructive and irrational ways, well, American playwright Sam Shepard's Fool for Love (1983) will remind us as much.
Street Rod Nationals North coming to Kalamazoo in September
The National Street Rod Association recently announced that the Street Rod Nationals North is coming to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground in Kalamazoo.
Tickets to ‘Six’ now on sale
Broadway Grand Rapids is bringing another fantastic show to DeVos Performance Hall. Tickets for the hit musical, Six – which makes its Grand Rapids debut in January– go on sale Nov. 17.
Karaoke with a twist
Eddy doesn’t just sing James Brown; it’s a full body experience.
Mobile Venues Bring Artists’ Work Beyond “The White Cube”
Megan Galvin is a recent visual studies graduate from Grand Valley State University on a mission to remind us all to keep re-imagining the world. “I am interested in how and when people feel a sense of togetherness, and I want to investigate and celebrate that in my work,” she said.
Our top Weekend Picks (Feb. 14-16)
Downtown shows its winter colors this weekend with 2020 World of Winter Festival.
UICA is Exhibiting ‘Breaching the Margins’
The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts has opened a three-month exhibition.
GR|MAG’s Top Weekend Picks
Festival of the Arts promises enough, art, food and entertainment to pack your whole weekend, but we found a few more fun activities to keep you busy as well.
GR|Mag’s Top Weekend Picks
You've survived back-to-school week, now get out and celebrate. There is plenty to do in Grand Rapids this weekend.
Artist Winfred Rembert Documents Black Life with his Paintings
Winfred Rembert grew up in the cotton fields. As a young boy, he worked picking cotton, making 50 cents to $1 in a day. Later in life, he returned to the backbreaking labor as a member of a prison chain gang. He said it’s important to him to document the stories of the cotton fields because they contain a history that many Black people don’t know about.
Kids’ Food Basket welcomes all to inaugural Fall Festival
Kids' Food Basket (KFB) will host its first Fall Festival from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10.
Jane Lynch headlines Christmas concert
Jane Lynch will be celebrating Christmas live in concert downtown.
Griffins to host sensory-friendly game, other promotions
The Grand Rapids Griffins will offer different promotions and giveaways at home games.
Ballet’s ‘Eternal Desire’ explores love and hope
The Grand Rapids Ballet will host a Valentine’s Day weekend event.