Kentwood announces Arbor Day giveaway
As warmer weather rolls in, many are gearing up for spring yardwork—including tree planting.
Hottest ticket in town
Jack White, Michigan’s own musical icon, brings his unparalleled energy and genre-blending style to GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids on April 15.
Poets Infuse Their Words with Faith
Faith plays a role for area poets who write from their hearts about topics ranging from day-to-day life to the eternal.
Dancer Bids Farewell to GR Ballet After 20 Years
Grand Rapids Ballet has announced the retirement of Sarah Marley, a beloved dancer who will conclude her 20-year performance career this spring. Marley’s final...
City Celebrates 175 Years with Year-Long Festivities
Grand Rapids is turning the page on a monumental chapter in its history, marking 175 years since its incorporation as a city.
Update: Leaders reschedule park groundbreaking in Roosevelt Plaza
City leaders announced that the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 in the Plaza Roosevelt neighborhood, has been postponed due to severe weather...
Big names coming to 20 Monroe this spring
Music and comedy fans alike have plenty to look forward to this spring and beyond at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids.
Bridging differences and building unity
Registration is now open for the 2025 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit, an event that marks its 11th year of fostering community engagement.
Gilda’s LaughFest Celebrates 15th Year
Ready for some serious laughs? Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s first community-wide festival dedicated to comedy, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025!
The Power of True Talent
Julianne Vanden Wyngaard is a musician for the ages. She’s played piano for the Grand Rapids Symphony, Circle Theater, and even the Kitten Club in the early 1960s.
An ‘Eggs-istential’ Crisis
Egg prices in Michigan have skyrocketed, surging over 50% from last year, with even sharper increases in recent months.
Creating Harmony Between Music and Design
Rick Santamaria is the kind of guy who seamlessly blends passion with purpose, and nowhere is that more evident than at his one-of-a-kind home furnishings store, Windsor Cottage, in Grand Rapids' East Hills district.
City Announces Administrative Leadership Changes
City Manager Mark Washington today announced a series of leadership changes in the municipal organization.
Community Champion Promoted In Boston Square
If you live in the Boston Square neighborhood, you’ve likely enjoyed the fruits of Jenny Luth’s labor—perhaps without even realizing it.
Are you being manipulated by logical fallacies?
In a world dominated by social media and rapid communication, the ability to engage in meaningful debate has never been more critical.
Prepare for the Unexpected
The Office of Emergency Management is inviting Grand Rapids residents to take part in a series of workshops.
An Urban Herd
Sær has a passport. So does Gunnar. And Tatari. Nothing too surprising about that. After all, these three, along with Glóa and Jörda, are from Iceland.
Who Says You Can’t Go Home?
Rockford native MaRynn Taylor will take the stage as the warmup act for Kelsea Ballerini's Live on Tour 2025 at Van Andel Arena.
No Passport Required
Heat up your January with a dazzling trip to the theater as Moulin Rouge! The Musical arrives in downtown Grand Rapids this week.
Artistry and Authenticity
Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist and composer Cécile McLorin Salvant will take the stage at St. Cecilia Music Center’s Royce Auditorium.
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