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Author: Molly Bruns
Molly is an intern at GR|MAG for the fall semester. A true Michigan native, she was born and raised in Holland and studies at Calvin College. She is getting her degree in Strategic Communications and Journalism, and is graduating in the spring. Outside of school and work she enjoys museums, coffee, podcasts and mystery novels.
Poke Toki Gearing Up for Grand Opening
The second poke restaurant to open up in Grand Rapids, Poke Toki is providing a new take on poke (pronounced poke-kay) bowls by combining Korean, Japanese and Hawaiian flavors and cooking styles.
Local Travel Agencies Focus on Creating Custom Experiences
“Who doesn’t love a vacation?” exclaimed Eric Sattler as he described his reasoning behind co-opening Grand Rapids’ newest travel agency—the Expedia CruiseShipCenter.
Review: “Jersey Boys” is a Rockin’ Good Time
Alive with vibrant color and sound, “Jersey Boys” is a musical spanning the ‘60s and ‘70s rise and fall of rock band The Four Seasons. Throughout the three-hour show the band struggles with fame, relationships, band politics and piles of soggy towels lazily tossed on hotel room floors.
Civic Theatre Costumes Bring “The Little Mermaid” to Life
There have been several recreations of Disney’s classic, “The Little Mermaid,” but now it is the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s turn at the helm. Costume designer Robert Fowle, the recent winner of the Norma Brink Lifetime Achievement Award, is making this show an experience to remember with dazzling costumes that will send your imagination reeling.
Cocktail Week GR: Bartender Spotlight
Get into the holiday “spirits” during Grand Rapids’ fourth annual Cocktail Week, a citywide celebration of brightly colored alcoholic concoctions available from Nov. 7-18.
6 Activities You Don’t Want to Miss in November
Fall is in full swing and GR|MAG found several fun ways to keep you busy this month.
Make a Playdate at the Public Museum for “Toys!”
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is tying together nostalgia and pop culture in its latest exhibit, “Toys!” Exploring toys throughout time, this chronological walkthrough begins in 1945 with the Baby Boomers and ends in the recent Millennial era.
Taking it Slow, The Sovengard Receives Snail Blazer Award
In an age of fast food, microwavable meals and delivery services, The Sovengard is bringing “slow food” back to Grand Rapids. Originating in Europe, slow food is a movement encouraging individuals and businesses to purchase from local farmers and cook meals in their own kitchens.
Review: “Finding Neverland” Will Send Your Imagination Soaring
A tale with its head in the clouds and feet on the ground, the musical comedy “Finding Neverland,” is bringing magic and whimsy straight from Neverland to the 13th year of Broadway Grand Rapids.