Watch a virtual performance of Grand Rapids Ballet

Grand Rapids Ballet created a virtual program of past performances. Virtual Program I will be available online starting at 7 p.m. May 15 for 72 hours.

Watch opera performers ‘Singing in Place’

Opera Grand Rapids still belts it out while everyone’s sheltered in place, and fans can enjoy it from the best seat in their house.

Download free coloring pages of West Michigan attractions

Whether for your kids or yourself, coloring can be a great stress reliever.

Assemble scenes of West Michigan via new digital puzzles

Puzzlers can experience West Michigan virtually through a new digital challenge.

Celebrate Meijer Gardens’ 25th anniversary virtually

It’s been a quarter-century since Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park welcomed its first visitors on April 20, 1995.

Binder Park offers ‘ZooCam’ to watch at home

Although Binder Park Zoo is closed to guests, the resident animals are making their way back to their outdoor habitats to celebrate the return of spring and the 2020 zoo season, and zoo fans now can join them virtually.
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New Netflix documentary features WMU Cooley Law School

The work of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School can be seen on a popular streaming service.

Video captures emotions of life in quarantine

Ingalls Pictures, a family-owned video production company in Grand Rapids, announced the release of a video tribute to resilience and caring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to host a virtual Easter egg hunt

Just because you’re being safe staying home doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the holiday with friends and family.

Whitecaps to host virtual Opening Day celebration

Although the West Michigan Whitecaps players won’t be on the field, Whitecaps fans still can celebrate Opening Day.

Blandford Nature Center offers Facebook Live series

A local nature preserve launched a series of videos to keep people engaged and learning while social distancing.

Museum offers at-home resources for families

The Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon is joining a host of other cultural institutions that are offering activities and resources for folks to enjoy from home.

UICA offers virtual movie screening

A local art institution is trying to bring people together while they are apart.

Grand Rapids Symphony brings the concert to your home

Though the concert halls are empty, the musicians of the Grand Rapids Symphony will not stay silent.

Grand Rapids Symphony broadcasting past shows

Though the Grand Rapids Symphony has ceased live performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization will broadcast past shows on Blue Lake Public Radio starting Sunday.
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Visit parks and museums from the comfort of your home

Since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order on Monday, Grand Rapidians have had to find creative ways to entertain themselves and their children as they stay home to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kids’ Food Basket to host virtual dance party

Twelve of West Michigan’s most acclaimed DJs are joining lyrical forces to create a live stream virtual music set that will support food-insecure children.

John Ball Zoo postpones opening day

John Ball Zoo will remain closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bored at home? Here are some things to do while social distancing

The recent COVID-19 outbreak has forced everyone to self-quarantine in order to limit the spread.

Festival of the Arts canceled for first time in five decades

A 50-year tradition will be coming to a halt this year to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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