ArtPrize Winner Designs Festival of the Arts Poster
The unveiling of the Festival of the Arts poster and the designer behind it is an annual Grand Rapids tradition, and this year’s artist selection is a well-known figure in the community.
Pretend You’re an Olympic Athlete at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
With the 2018 Winter Olympics right around the corner, a Muskegon business is prepared for a boon in business.
Contest Seeks Puppies on Their Worst Behavior
Has your new puppy chewed up your new slippers, torn apart his dog bed or gobbled up all the holiday cookies that were left out for Santa? Grand Rapids Dog Wizard is looking for you.
GR|MAG’s Most Read Stories of 2017
Take a look back at GR|MAG’s most read stories of 2017.
Fifth Third River Bank Run Opens Registration
Want to get a jumpstart on your new year’s resolutions? Registration is now open for the Fifth Third River Bank Run.
SHHH! IT’S A SECRET (SANTA)
Whether you were roped into a work gift exchange or genuinely love treating your co-workers, spread some holiday cheer (and a few subtle hints) from cubicle to cubicle.
Environmental Nonprofit Seeks Hidden Heroine Nominations
Do you know a woman in the West Michigan community whose work in the area of environmental activism flies under the radar? The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) wants her name.
Trim A Tree from One of These 7 West Michigan Christmas Tree Farms
According to the Michigan Ag Council, Michigan is the third largest Christmas tree industry in the nation, harvesting approximately three million Christmas trees each year. So it’s no surprise that the Grand Rapids area has plenty of places to cut or buy your own fresh tree.
Annual Holiday Shop Hop Slated for Thursday
The Uptown neighborhood in Grand Rapids is getting ready for the holidays with a special shopping event on Thursday.
Find the Perfect Gift at Holiday Artists’ Market
For 29 years, the annual UICA Holiday Artists Market has been helping shoppers find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on their Christmas list.
Read All About It! Newsstand Reopens
After a brief closure, Elliott’s News returns to downtown.
Get Into the True Holiday Spirit with Giving Tuesday
Want to give big this holiday season, make a donation to your favorite local charity on Giving Tuesday.
Hit the Ice Rink at Rosa Parks Circle
Ice skating season at Rosa Parks Circle kicks off tonight at 5 p.m.
Like To Shop Local? Prove It This Weekend
Sift through a sampling of local retailers offering Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals and since we’re on a roll, a few Cyber Monday offerings as well.
Get A Jump Start on Holiday Shopping with Merry Market Day
You don’t have to wait until Black Friday to kickoff your holiday shopping.
Airport Opens Military Welcome Center
Members of the military traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) can now enjoy a lounge just for them and their families.
Flow Into Cat Pose While Surrounded by Kittens
Hopefully your cat pose is on point. If not, don’t worry; a gaggle of kittens will be on hand at Seva Yoga to show you how to stretch like a cat.
Dig Out Your Valuables for Appraisal Fair
Think your family heirlooms might be worth more than their sentimental value? The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) is offering West Michigan residents a chance to find out.
Lace Up Your Sneakers for A Ghostly Run
It’s a crisp October evening, you’re on the grounds of Aquinas College, marveling at the eery beauty of the Holmdene manor house through the glow of a flashlight. A running ambassador tells you about the decades of history behind the estate. Running ambassador? Oh yeah, you’re doing this while on a three-to-four mile run with Grand Rapids Running Tours.
Community Invited to Help Plant 120 Trees
You don’t have to have a green thumb to volunteer this month to help plant 120 trees across the city.
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