ArtPrize Names Top 20 Finalists
On Sunday afternoon, ArtPrize named the Top 20 public vote finalists, now eligible for round two voting beginning today at 2 p.m. The finalists have a shot at $200,000 in grand prize money.
Downtown Venue Amps Up Security
If you are going to a Grand Rapids Griffins game or attending a concert at Van Andel Arena this fall expect increased security measures.
Sensory Showtimes returns to Celebration Cinema
Celebration Cinema is relaunching its Sensory Showtimes program, which is designed for individuals and families with special needs, including autism.
Grand Rapids Public Museum announces new climate change exhibit
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host a new exhibition, “Under the Arctic: Digging into the Permafrost,” beginning Sept. 26.
Grand Rapids Symphony is performing ‘Broadway Showstoppers’
For three days, two Tony-nominated stars will be singing in Grand Rapids.
Humane Society teams up with GR Symphony for family concert
The Grand Rapids Symphony will be joined by adoptable pets for an evening of family-friendly musical entertainment.
GR company’s ‘Holy Hustle’ airs on BET+
Branch Out Productions, a Black- and woman-owned production studio with offices in Grand Rapids, is celebrating the release of “Holy Hustle.”
Theater screening ‘The Polar Express’
The Urban Institute of Contemporary Art is screening “The Polar Express,” and attendees are encouraged to go in their pajamas.
Trolley Tours Offer a Glimpse of Downtown’s Most Decorated Corners
Grand Rapids is all decked out for the holidays and a series of trolley tours will help you glimpse all the best decorations.
ArtPrize Winner Aims to Bridge Culture Gap
Four years after Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha won both the juried and public grand prize awards — a first in ArtPrize history — her prized work, “Intersections,” has made its way back to the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Tip-A-Griffin at Uccello’s
The Grand Rapids Griffins might be at a restaurant near you.
St. Cecilia Music Center offers two virtual concert series this fall
St. Cecilia Music Center will launch the Chamber Music Series by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and The Jazz Piano Series featuring Michigan jazz pianists for the fall season.
Local music prepares for a rebound
After a year of livestreams, writing and recording new music, Grand Rapids musicians are ready to return to the stage.
Grand Rapids gamer turns video game passion into esports career
Grand Rapids resident Luke Sharretts was announced as the sixth winner of FaZe Clan’s #FaZe5 challenge in January.
West Michigan Whitecaps to open 2021 season in May
After more than a year off the field, the West Michigan Whitecaps will begin their 2021 season on the road against the Fort Wayne TinCaps on May 4.
Opera hosting Roaring 2020 party
Opera Grand Rapids is welcoming the new year with musical fireworks.
Warhol’s “American Icons” Exhibit Opens at GRAM
Iconic figures like Marilyn Monroe, Sitting Bull, Muhammad Ali, Liz Taylor and Grand Rapids’ own Gerald R. Ford are all part of “American Icons,” an exhibition of works by Andy Warhol that will be on display at the GRAM for the next three and a half months.
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.
Our top Weekend Picks (Feb. 7-9)
The Grand Rapids Children's Museum lets adults act like kids again.
Casino opens doors to training dogs
Gun Lake Casino is partnering with Paws With A Cause to allow assistance dogs in training on the casino floor.





















