Yolonda Lavender

Yolonda Lavender Brings Passion Into Everything She Does

A singer/songwriter, a poet, an activist, a producer and more, Kalamazoo native, Yolonda Lavender, has done it all.
Musician Hannah Rose Graves. Photo courtesy of Hannah Rose Graves

Hannah Rose & the GravesTones Play Founders

Hannah Rose Graves, lead singer and founder of Grand Rapids-based band Hannah Rose and the GravesTones, has been singing since she could speak. Whether she exercised her talent in choir or theater, Graves has always sought opportunities to sing.

Found Footage Festival Comes to UICA

Boredom led two buddies from small town Wisconsin to scour thrift stores for entertainment, and ultimately led the pair to develop the Found Footage Festival.

Grand Rapids Gold to host try-outs

The Grand Rapids Gold, the NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, will be hosting two open try-outs for its 2021-22 NBA G League season in Grand Rapids and Denver on Sept. 18-19.
Actors' Theatre presents "The Whale."

The Whale Offers Reflection from Parable to Personal

I imagine, as with any effective parable that taps into universal themes, one does not require prior knowledge of Jonah and the Big Fish, nor of “Moby-Dick,” to connect with similar lessons brought forth in Samuel D. Hunter’s play “The Whale” -- but a little context might enrich the experience.
Festival of Trees at the Muskegon Museum of Art

Festival of Trees Lights Up Lakeshore

Ever wished you could hire a professional to decorate your Christmas tree? Now, essentially, you can.
Monster Jam trucks

Truck Out at the Monster Jam

A weekend of monster truck madness is coming to Grand Rapids.
The Summer Cottage partial book cover

‘The Summer Cottage’ is a West Michigan story

A bestselling West Michigan author’s latest book, “The Summer Cottage,” will leave you dreaming of the magic of Saugatuck.

Getty Drive-In beginning 77th season

The Getty Drive-In will be opening for its 77th season on Friday.

Four things to do this Thanksgiving weekend

It's that time of the year again when we give thanks with those around us. So here is a list of four things happening in the Grand Rapids area to add to your Thanksgiving celebration: 

Downtown Holland parade to welcome the holidays

Holland will ring in the holiday season with its annual Eighth Street parade.

Local producer’s film headed to Sundance

Executive producer and local Grand Rapidian Jash'd Kambui Belcher is taking his second trip to the Sundance Film Festival with Detroit director Qasim Basir.
Joyce Verplank Hatton charts her experiences in business and politics in her new memoir.

“Breaking Glass” with Joyce Verplank Hatton

As a young girl growing up in Spring Lake, Joyce Hatton didn’t enjoy writing. In fact, she joked with her father, “I preferred to make history rather than write about it.”
LOVE by Robert Indiana

New Public Artwork Celebrates the Universality of Love

This morning a new statue was unveiled in downtown Grand Rapids and the organization behind it hopes it will serve as a backdrop for many people’s big celebrations.

11 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in GR

June is LGBTQ Pride Month and there are plenty of ways to celebrate your Pride this month in Grand Rapids. Break out your rainbow flags and check out our roundup below.

Beers at the Bridge continues summer concert series

Beers at the Bridge is continuing its summer concerts with an event from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at Leonard Field by the Ada Covered Bridge, 7490 Thornapple River Drive SE. 

Grand Rapids Drive to become affiliate of NBA’s Denver Nuggets

The Grand Rapids Drive entered into a single affiliation “hybrid” partnership with the Denver Nuggets beginning with the 2021-22 season.

Road trip across the Upper Peninsula

Ice climb, extreme ski and snowmobile your way through winter.

Partners opening Ambiance GR Kitchen & Lounge on New Year’s Eve

A long-awaited, Black-owned “swanky” cocktail lounge will open on the final night of the year.

Charcuterie Challenge to whip up smorgasbord of fun

The Kentwood Farmers Market is challenging contestants to create a winning charcuterie display.

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