Six Things to Do in GR This Weekend

From Halloween-inspired street parties and oddities markets to fall shopping and college basketball, Grand Rapids has plenty on offer this weekend.

The Can’t-Miss Chamber Music Series

So, you fancy yourself a music aficionado? You can identify Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in four notes. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” is in heavy rotation. You may even have a favorite piece by Aaron Copland. Or spent your summers at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Well, then ...

Chloe Kimes Embraces the Thrill of the Unknown on Daredevil

For West Michigan-born singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes, making a living in music has always been about more than chasing fame.

You Know His Voice. Now Meet the Man Behind It.

The unmistakable voice behind “Man of Constant Sorrow” is coming to Grand Rapids. On October 20, bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski will take the stage at St. Cecilia Music Center with a lifetime of music, 14 Grammy Awards, and a sound you’ve probably known for years.

Eight Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

From Halloween adventures to fall farm fun and live music, West Michigan is brimming with festive activities this weekend.

Love, Memory & Magic: ‘The Notebook’ Opens at DeVos

The Notebook opened Tuesday, Oct. 13, at DeVos Performance Hall to an enthusiastic reception, culminating in a standing ovation as the cast took its final bows.

St. Cecilia Kicks Off Jazz Series With Jazz Master Kenny Barron

Jazz is back at St. Cecilia Music Center, and it’s opening the season with a bona fide master.

Four Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

From an orchestral celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to a new home for soccer and culture, Grand Rapids has plenty happening this weekend.

Four Things to Do in West Michigan This Weekend

The leaves are changing, the pumpkins are out and West Michigan is giving us plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season.

Wealthy Theatre Unleashes a Halloween Movie Marathon

What would Halloween be without spooky movies? Fortunately, the folks at our community’s storied Wealthy Theatre have thought about that.

Update: Second Jeff Daniels Show Added!

Editor's note: Tickets for the Jeff Daniels concert at St. Cecilia Music Center on Dec. 8 sold out less than two hours, so they've...

Four Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

ArtPrize takes center stage in Grand Rapids this weekend, with light installations, family-friendly art-making, a party at John Ball Zoo and a neighborhood-wide competition in Southtown.

8 Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

ArtPrize has already begun spilling into downtown during its Preview Week, while neighborhoods across Grand Rapids are throwing their own parties, festivals and community gatherings.

Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen Hits DeVos Performance Hall Stage

Alicia Keys’ Tony Award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen is coming to Grand Rapids Sept. 15-20, and students and educators have a chance to see every performance for $30 through Broadway Grand Rapids’ Student/Educator Rush program.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Kicks Off Centennial Season

The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

City Launches Pilot to Support Musicians

The City of Grand Rapids has launched Phase Zero, a pilot program designed to help local musicians formalize a small-business plan and participate directly in the City’s vendor system.

Ultimate Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide

A curated guide to the standout music, theater, art and cultural experiences shaping Grand Rapids this fall—from citywide celebrations to can’t-miss exhibitions.

Four things to do in West Michigan this weekend

From a stylish night out in Grand Rapids to Lindsey Stirling’s high-energy live show, a community celebration in Wyoming and three days of aviation action in Muskegon, there’s plenty happening across West Michigan this weekend.

Band of brothers (& cousins)

When Max and Samson Carlson were growing up in Florida, their summers in Michigan meant family reunions—and time with their cousins, Aidan and Rowan Kile.

36 comedians, one ‘Kingpin’

A comedian walks into a beef joint. Actually, make that 84 comedians.

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