Look + Feel

ArtPrize will be returning later this year after the competition was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Grand Rapids Art Museum’s newest exhibit features more than 80 American folk art objects, spanning from paintings and pottery, to quilts, needlework and sculpture, which were created by folk artists, often referred to as self-taught artists.

Turn your landscaping into a bee haven.

A youth-focused organization that is working toward opening a community center is selling hats in the Bridge Street Market.

Drift into DeVos Place next weekend to take a look at the latest new and vintage cars.

A local footwear brand is partnering with Metallica’s nonprofit to roll out two pairs of limited-edition boots, with all proceeds going to educate skilled trades students.

Two Michigan cannabis companies are teaming up to give away $70,000 in gas cards for customers.

One Mantra Yoga will be offering a variety of online classes and limited in-person classes as part of a soft opening schedule.

The Grand Rapids Public Library’s annual GR Reads, a summer reading program for adults, runs through Aug. 31.

Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts will be hosting a mural painting and parking lot party fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1246 Plainfield Ave. NE, in Grand Rapids

The first phase of a new fitness trail project in Muskegon will begin pending the success of a crowdfunding campaign.

The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, city of Grand Rapids, Experience Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and SweatNET Grand Rapids, among others, are teaming up to launch Grand Rapids Fitness Fest from April 30-May 9.

An art exhibit originally planned for ArtPrize is moving ahead despite the competition’s cancellation.

The idea for E+L Salon was hatched one evening over glasses of red wine by two friends who’d spent years working in salons and wanted to create their own where they could let their creativity thrive.

According to a study by Rehabs.com, over half of Michiganders (54%) say lockdown has inspired them to make healthier lifestyle choices, such as quitting smoking, exercising more and drinking less alcohol.

Shoppers at a popular women’s boutique in Rockford will now be able to score items at a deal of up to 60 percent off.

A cannabis company opened its second Michigan location in Muskegon over the weekend.

A marketplace at Studio Park is expanding its offerings in May.

W.K Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta introduced pages from a storybook to the trails for visitors to read as they walk.

The annual Fallasburg Arts Festival will return next month at Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Drive NE in Lowell.