ArtPrize Turns 10
As ArtPrize kicks off its 10th year in downtown Grand Rapids this afternoon, Kevin Buist is among those who have been behind the scenes since the very beginning.
Bob Seger Kicks Off Final Tour with Grand Rapids Stop
After five decades of hitting the road, Bob Seger says this fall’s Travelin’ Man tour will be his last, and he is kicking it off in Grand Rapids.
Making the Most of ArtPrize
Don’t miss out on all the great art that ArtPrize 10 has to offer! Instead, join one of GR’s many tour groups for a guided tour of this enormous event.
Grand Rapids Symphony Returns to the Stage
The Grand Rapids Symphony is kicking off its 2018-2019 season this weekend with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.
GR|MAG’s Top Weekend Picks
There is so much happening in Grand Rapids this weekend it was hard to narrow it down, but hopefully, we've got recommendations that will suit everyone's interests. From Actors' Theatre's first performance of the season to a silent disco and a new laser light show that will "rock you," you're sure to find something fun to do this weekend.
The UICA Welcomes Juana Williams as Curator
Detroit native and art scholar Juana Williams was recently announced as the new curator of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA). Having a background that includes working for the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and the Detroit Institute of Arts, Williams has a passion for community engagement and elevating the voices and experiences of underrepresented cultures.
Meijer Gardens Partners with DisArt for ArtPrize 10 Exhibition
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between the State of Michigan and the Shiga Prefecture in Japan, DisArt and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (FMG) have teamed up to create the ArtPrize 10 exhibition, Process and Presence: Contemporary Disability Sculpture.
Two Grand Rapids High School Students Attend International Youth Conference
Aliya Hall, 16, and Maeve Willbourn, 17, were among 100 students selected from around the world to go to the inaugural International Congress of Youth Voices in San Francisco.
GR|MAG’s Top Weekend Picks
If you love HopCat's Crack Fries (and let's be honest, who doesn't) this is your weekend. The local brewery's newest location is opening at Knapp's Corner with a big celebration. Feeling altruistic this weekend, join Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss on Saturday for the annual Grand River Clean Up.
Celebration Cinema and Founders Pair Classic Movies with Beer
In 2015, Celebration! Cinema and Founders Brewing Company teamed up for a unique movie and beer pairing event. Since then, the Founders Film Series has expanded to six Celebration! Cinema locations across the state.
Grand Rapids Drive Announces 2018-2019 Schedule
The Grand Rapids Drive is preparing to take to the court this fall with the team’s first game scheduled for Nov. 2.
5 Activities You Don’t Want to Miss in September
We’ve found five artsy things for you to do this September. From seeing a play, listening to music or to going to ArtPrize, you’ll have lots to choose from.
GR|MAG’s Top Weekend Picks
The Labor Day holiday means an extra day to relax and unwind this weekend. Take advantage and enjoy all these fun activities taking place around the city.
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.
GR|MAG’s Top Weekend Picks
Did you survive back to school week? Treat yourself to a fun weekend with one of the many events taking place in Grand Rapids. The Polish Heritage Society is hosting its annual festival while Blandford Nature Center kicks off its outdoor concert series.
Nostalgia & T-Rex at the Center of Public Museum’s Fall Exhibits
Kids won’t be the only ones eager to check out the exhibits coming to the Grand Rapids Public Museum this fall. The museum announced two fall exhibits, Toys! and Expedition: Dinosaur.
Young Poets Show off Skills at Pop-Up Poetry Showcase
Some of the best young poets in Kent County will be performing at the Summer Poetry Pop-Up Show on Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Outside Coffee Company, at 734 Wealthy St. SE.
Bands at Blandford Concert Series Kicks Off
Don’t stash away your beach blankets and fold up chairs just yet. The Bands at Blandford concert series returns to Blandford Nature Center this Friday with a performance by Deep Greens & Blues.
GR|MAG’s Top Weekend Picks
Food and drinks galore this August weekend! We’ve got a couple of adults only events but also family-friendly events on this list, so you have plenty to choose from!
Beyond Her Grave Bicycle Tour Provides Unique Look at Grand Rapids’ “Herstory”
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind bike tour with She Rides Her Own Way and the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council.