Entertainment

Even just saying the word “fall” conjures up the smell of fresh doughnuts, the sound of stepping on crunchy leaves, the feel of the crisp north wind and, of course, the taste of all things pumpkin spice.

He’s on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He sits in the booth, laughing with and teasing callers as they eagerly await the news that they’ve won something. Sometimes he chats with movers and shakers about local activities and happenings in the city, keeping the community in the know.

A group of artists came together over the past month to create a mural on the backside of furniture showroom and retailer Stonesthrow in the Creston neighborhood as part of “UICA Outdoors,” the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts’ ArtPrize 10 project.

An annual art competition gives artists a shot at becoming part of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s permanent collection.

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.

The Van Andel Family Pavilion, an outdoor entertainment venue in Ada Township, opened last week.

With the excitement of the New Year behind us, and still two months to go until spring, it’s easy to feel blue in February. But, there’s plenty to do in Grand Rapids other than dream of warmer days. From painting to musicals, golf shows to car shows, we’ve compiled some of our favorite things to do this month.

This weekend features a fall festival — and much more.

Score some awesome items tonight at Goodwill’s Garage Sale block party.

Just in time for the holiday season, “Elf: The Musical” is opening soon downtown.

A local movie theater is making a $4 million investment in its seating, audio and visual systems. 

An animated Netflix movie released late last month tells the story of a family from Kentwood.

The Grand Rapids Gold, the NBA G League affiliate of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, selected Jason Terry as its next head coach.

There are many things comedian Teresa Thome remembers about her late mother, but a certain item that was always stashed in her mother’s purse has stood out in her memories.

A five-time Grammy Award-winning composer and trumpeter will perform in Grand Rapids.

A few miles west of the heart of downtown sits a new hidden gem for active entertainment enthusiasts. Battle GR is a tactical laser tag experience unlike any other.

To help heal the heartbroken on Valentine’s Day, FlannelJax’s Grand Rapids is inviting the public to participate in “Axe Your Ex.”

Full of suspense and romance and set to a variety of beloved Whitney Houston tunes, "The Bodyguard: The Musical" has brought the 1992 film to life on stage since 2012, and Broadway Grand Rapids is delighted to bring the show to DeVos Performance Hall.

Two of our top picks this weekend are centered on community. Several Rockford businesses are coming together to help raise money for the employees of the Corner Bar after a devastating fire reduced the popular neighborhood restaurant to ashes earlier this week.

A concert under the stars may sound like a difficult experience to pull off during the winter season in Michigan. That’s why the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium at the Grand Rapids Public Museum has opened its doors, giving audiences the ability to appreciate the beauty of music and the wonder of the cosmos no matter what the weather is like outside.