Santa Claus is Coming To Town
Ahead of a busy season building toys and packing his sleigh, Santa Claus is making a visit to downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday.
GR|Mag’s Top Weekend Picks
Get in the holiday spirit or take flight with dragons this weekend in GR. You can also join the celebration of a 10-year-old favorite, attend a performance by contestants from one of the most popular reality TV shows and in classic Beer City fashion, learn about how some of the city's favorite brews got their distinct flavors. This weekend is jam-packed with events you won't want to miss.
Trevor Noah & Cameron Esposito Among LaughFest Headliners
"The Daily Show’s" Trevor Noah is coming to Grand Rapids in March as part of the eighth annual LaughFest lineup.
Karisa Wilson Plays Music in the Stacks
Hometown favorite Karisa Wilson is back and performing at the Grand Rapids Public Library’s concert series, Music in the Stacks. Wilson has been quite busy with a variety of projects since her last album release. Luckily, GR|Mag had the opportunity to speak with her about what she has been doing and what’s next.
Watching for Foxes to Perform at The Pyramid Scheme
Watching for Foxes is an up-and-coming band chasing after every musician’s dream.
Winners Announced in the Mosaic Mobile Film Contest
As part of the Mosaic Film Experience, high school and college students in West Michigan were asked earlier this year to create two- to three-minute films using only their mobile devices (mobile phone or tablet).
“Passing Strange” Reveals As Much About The Audience As It Does The Main Character
Sometimes you are on the inside, sometimes on the outside; sometimes you are straddling the two. Sometimes you’re before, sometimes after, sometimes right there in the moment. Relatability comes from one side and perspective from the other; juxtaposition of the two creates meaning. Humor, too, and in this case, some really great music as well!
Listen Closely, New Exhibit Explores Rock, Power & Politics
Take a stroll back in time as you explore the new Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics exhibit at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
GR|Mag’s Top Weekend Picks
Now that Halloween has come and gone and the first snowfall has passed, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. Whether it’s comfort food, exercise or Christmas shopping to get you in the mood for the upcoming holidays, Grand Rapids has something for everyone this weekend.
Symphony Transports Audience Abroad this Weekend with “American in Paris” Performance
The Grand Rapids Symphony, lead by John Varineau, will perform the soundtrack to 1951 Oscar-winning film “American in Paris” this weekend.
UICA Focuses on the Mitten with “Coming Home” exhibition
Now that the ArtPrize crowds have gone and the dust has settled, the UICA opens its doors for the “Coming Home” exhibition, a show that features artists who have been touched by the mitten—be it habitation, education or otherwise.
LaughFest Is Looking for Local Talent
Calling all comedians. Think you’ve got what it takes to crack up the crowd on a community-wide stage in March?
Lakeshore Art Exhibit Explores “The Feminine Spirit in Nature”
After a career photographing rock stars like Kiss, Prince, Santana, Stevie Nicks, Kid Rock and others, Nichol Skaggs turned her attention to the natural world.
Grand Rapids Drive Hit the Court Tonight for Season Opener
The NBA G-League kicks off Friday, which means the Grand Rapids Drive is ready to kick off its fourth season. The Drive host the Erie BayHawks 7 p.m. Friday at the DeltaPlex, as the team seeks to reach the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
GR|Mag’s Top Weekend Picks
Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, this weekend is filled with events perfect for you. Maybe enjoying the morning planning out all of your holiday shopping? Or how about a warehouse party dedicated to the leading figure of pop art? Take this weekend to enjoy the cool outdoor fall weather and also all of the businesses lining the city.
Blake Shelton Plans Tour Stop in Grand Rapids
Country artist Blake Shelton is heading to Grand Rapids in 2018 and he’s bringing a few of his friends.
Dancers Take Flight at GVSU Fall Arts Celebration
Audiences will be treated to a dance routine much different from what they’ve likely seen before during the Fall Arts Celebration at Grand Valley State University.
Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids Take Over Museum
Touch casts of a narwhal tusk, the lower jaw of Gigantopithecus (an extinct group of apes) and a life-size reproduction of the talon of a Haast’s eagle at Grand Rapids Public Museum's latest exhibition and learn about the mythical creatures these artifacts stoked.
Essential String Trios Kicks Off Chamber Music Series
Essential String Trios takes the stage on Thursday, kicking off St. Cecilia Music Center’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concert series.
West Michigan Filmmakers Head to Austin Film Festival
Caleb Slain and Eric Machiela are traveling to Austin, Texas this weekend for the premiere of their newest film project, “Demon,” at the Austin Film Festival.