Holiday Traditions exhibit returning to Meijer Gardens

The annual Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition will be on display from Nov. 24-Jan. 3 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

ArtRat to host storefront-making workshop

A local art gallery will host the Storefront Guy for a free workshop.
MODRN GR owner Katie Lyons-Church.

MODRN GR Furnishes Fulton Square

With the school year just around the corner, you might be feeling like it's time to redecorate to prepare for more time spent inside. Spend the rest of this summer giving your home a makeover with the help of MODRN GR.

Winter cozy

Five tips for transforming your space for winter.
Urban Outfitters exterior Woodland Mall

Urban Outfitters opens first store in West Michigan

A “lifestyle” retailer focused on “inspiring customers” has opened its first location in West Michigan.

Art that’s hardly mundane

Jenny Roberts is an artist, poet and Chicago transplant living in West Michigan, whose work examines the subtleties of life.

Irish Jig 5K will return in 2022

The Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K race will resume in 2022.
Fuller Hair & Nail Salon

New Salon Focuses on Community Building

Although it still seems hard to believe, warmer weather will soon be here – meaning now is the perfect time to start thinking about a fresh new hairstyle for spring. Fuller Hair & Nail Salon, a new full-service salon in Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood, is now open and ready to help you look and feel great.
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Outside the Box Organizing

Many people tend to dread decluttering and getting organized, even if their stuff is giving them grief. I get it. It can be overwhelming for many. And, whatever the job may be, it’s work—physical and emotional. I regularly get asked, “You do this every day?” My response, “Pretty much, and I love it.”

Year-end student exhibition returns to KCAD

After a two-year hiatus, Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) is resuming its annual undergraduate student art exhibition.

Local fashion designer to open first retail store

Grand Rapids-based fashion designer RC Caylan is bringing his designs to Breton Village this summer.
Buti Yoga offered at Kula Yoga studio

Move Your Booty with Buti Yoga

When Megan Rader, the owner of Kula Yoga first heard of Buti Yoga from her student Brittney Nawara last year, she laughed. “Wait, is this yoga that’s all about your butt? I am not interested…”

Snowshoe your way through the winter

Snowshoeing is one of the easiest activities out there.

From footwork to mental fitness

We’ve all had struggles in life. Some are life altering, some affect us for days or even weeks, and some affect our mental wellness for the rest of our lives.

On-demand, self-driving cars come to Grand Rapids

May Mobility, along with the city of Grand Rapids, Via and Gentex announced the launch of the next stage in autonomous vehicle services for the city.

7 Gifts for Your Most Fashionable Friends

For that friend who looks like she's always ready to walk the runway, GR|MAG asked local retailers for great gift ideas to keep them stylin' this season.

Mix it up

Kitchen essentials to help you through winter.

Children’s book illustrator on tap for ‘virtual storytelling’

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation will host a Michigan children’s book illustrator for a five-part virtual storytelling journey about how he created the art for “Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story.”

Rehab hospital offers chiropractic care

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital now offers chiropractic services as a new treatment option for patients.

Medical innovation continues across Grand Rapids

While the world has been busy with other health concerns, it was easy to miss some of the impressive and innovative medical advances that have taken place outside of the public’s attention — even when it’s happening right under our noses.

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