Michiganders decreased exercise and increased TV time during pandemic, survey says
While cutting down exercise by 33%, Michigan residents also confessed to watching more TV than before the stay-home order earlier this year.
Grand Rapids Symphony is bringing the concert to you
The Grand Rapids Symphony will be bringing summer concerts to your neighborhood with its new Sidewalk Serenades series Aug. 20-22 and Aug. 27-29.
Driveway concert series to benefit children with developmental disabilities
Comprehensive Therapy Center is organizing weekly concerts that will feature local artists playing in local driveways.
Outdoor pavilion opens in Ada
The Van Andel Family Pavilion, an outdoor entertainment venue in Ada Township, opened last week.
John Ball Zoo to host Superhero Day
Visitors can wear their favorite superhero costumes and meet some of their favorite heroes on Superhero Day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday at John Ball Zoo.
Lowell-based Ryne Experience records fourth major release during stay-home order
"Homey," the fourth major release from local collaborative project the Ryne Experience, is available Friday.
Grand Rapids Drive ‘stand committed’ to city
The Detroit Pistons agreed to purchase the Northern Arizona Suns from the Phoenix Suns, but that won’t change the Grand Rapids Drive’s decision to stay in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum reveals mobile museum
The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum debuted its newly designed mobile museum for youngsters called Kids Can! Van.
Fifth Third Ballpark hosting movies in outfield
Minor league baseball games might be canceled this year, but Fifth Third Ballpark is offering a different kind of entertainment this summer.
Grand Rapids Ballet postpones 2020-21 season
Grand Rapids Ballet postponed its 2020-21 in-person live programming until the 2021-22 season.
Grand Rapids-raised musician to release two solo songs
Local artist Adrian Mitchell plans to debut his first extended play record, “The Id of Adrian EP,” as a solo artist Friday.
Grand Rapids Public Museum’s new exhibit educates visitors on pathogens
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is showcasing a new exhibition from the Smithsonian, “Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World,” from Aug. 1-Oct. 18 in English and Spanish.
Celebrate Princess Day at John Ball Zoo
Whether fairy or wizard, prince or princess, John Ball Zoo is inviting everyone to come in costume for Princess Day.
LowellArts plans virtual Fallasburg Arts Festival
The LowellArts board of directors announced the Fallasburg Arts Festival will take place as scheduled but not in a live format.
Muskegon Museum of Art reopens with new exhibition
The Muskegon Museum of Art reopened with a new exhibition called “Shaping the Future, Celebrating the Past.”
Tickets on sale for St. Cecilia’s 2021 season
Guests can purchase tickets for St. Cecilia Music Center’s 137th season, which will be its largest roster in recent history.
Meijer Gardens cancels Tuesday concert series
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park canceled its 2020 Tuesday Evening Music Club concert series due to COVID-19.
Studio Park to host outdoor movies, concerts
Studio C looks to bring back some normalcy to the entertainment scene in Grand Rapids by creating two new programs, Sunset Cinema and the Listening Lawn, set to take place outdoors on the piazza at Studio Park.
Grand Rapids Symphony to premiere Grammy-nominated show
The Grand Rapids Symphony will premiere its virtual online Grammy-nominated show, Invention & Alchemy, at 7 p.m. Friday on YouTube.
GRPM, D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s partner to offer summer program
In partnership with D.A. Blodgett - St. John’s, the Grand Rapids Public Museum now offers its virtual Camp Curious programs to students living on the DABSJ residential campus.