KDL is Producing a Writers Conference
This weekend’s KDL Writers Conference is sure to fill aspiring authors’ notebooks full of tips on the craft and business of writing.
Women’s Fashion Retailer Coming to West Michigan
A retailer of plus-size clothing for women is opening its first store in the West Michigan market.
Couple Plans Downtown Event Venue
A new downtown event venue is in the works.
Reimaging Food Assistance
Access of West Michigan is an umbrella organization whose mandate is to develop and strengthen holistic solutions to poverty.
The Grand Rapids Toy Show Will Take You Back
A special event is happening this weekend for your inner child.
Ex-school on the West Side Envisioned as Event Venue
A real estate developer is planning to convert an old school on the city’s West Side into an event venue.
Get away to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
Even in March, you can feel the nostalgia of visiting the cottage at the lake.
Lace Up your Running Shoes for the Irish Jig
The Spectrum Health Irish Jig is this weekend.
Couple Designing ‘Customizable’ Event Venue with Rooftop Bar
A new 6,500-square-foot event venue is being planned for a lakeshore city.
Suburban DIY Studio Opens
A new DIY studio is open in the area.
Fashion Retailer Closing East Hills Store
A local fashion retailer is dropping its brick-and-mortar store.
Think Spring at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show
Amid the season of polar vortexes and bomb cyclones, you can still frolic through the fowlers and plants.
Outdoor Retailer Gearing Up for Grand Rapids Store
An outdoor retailer with locations across the state is coming to Grand Rapids.
Comic Book Shop Celebrating Anniversary
A comic book shop is marking three years of action this weekend.
Golf Club Opening Event Venue with ‘Panoramic Views’
A new 300-seat event venue is slated to open this spring in a Grand Rapids suburb.
Boutiques Unite for All-season Clearance Collective
A “challenging” sales climate after lower-than-expected holiday sales has prompted eight local retailers to host a surplus sale on Saturday.
The Grand Rapids Boat Show Docks Downtown
It’s not summer yet, but you can pretend while you stare at hundreds of new boats.
Tabletop Game Shop Opens in East Hills
Fans of tabletop games have a new place to play in town.
Salon and Boutique Bringing its Style to Ada Village
A local salon and clothing store is planning to expand to Ada Village.
Find Yourself a Large Automobile
If you’re looking for a new car — or if you just like to look — the Michigan International Auto Show is for you.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
