Better shop around!

You know the drill: it’s mid-December, your inbox is stuffed with “last chance” emails, and your gift list hasn’t magically crossed itself off.

Know before you throw

As fall colors return to West Michigan, the Kent County Department of Public Works is encouraging residents to clean up more than just leaves.

Your 2025 guide to ArtPrize

ArtPrize 2025 is just days away from taking over Grand Rapids with a refreshed schedule and fresh surprises.

4 splashy spots for the dog days

The dog days of summer are here, and while you’re reaching for sunscreen and flip-flops, your four-legged friend is dreaming of cool waves.

Get ready to Rock the Lot!

For over five decades, The Intersection has stood as the heartbeat of Grand Rapids' live music scene, offering an eclectic mix of genres and unforgettable experiences.

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.

Four Must-See Shows

This winter, experience four dynamic productions that promise to deliver entertainment for all tastes and ages.

Halloweentown Happenings

Prepare to step into a world of eerie elegance and spine-tingling treachery at Grand Rapids’ premier Halloween event.

Beer City Open for Pickleball

Hey, local sports fans! Ready for the ultimate midsummer day out? Head over to the Beer City Open in downtown Grand Rapids.

Degrees in visual expression

It is no secret that Grand Rapids is a city flourishing with creativity.

Ways to beat the winter blahs

You hear it all the time: "The way to maintain your mental state is through regular exercise."

Unique gifts and where to get them

Looking for local gifts this holiday season? How about something unique that your loved one won't expect? We have ideas!

Have a barrel of fun at Pulaski Days

Grand Rapids has historically been known for Its ethnic groups that settled the area.

A really fun guy?

The Mycophile's Garden is a Grand Rapids based mushroom farm and wild mushroom foraging service that was started by Chris Swinson, CFO. In this case, CFO stands for Chief Fungal Officer.

Finding a farmers market near you

Fulton Street Market celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 2022. Located in a purpose-built setting at 1145 Fulton St. E. in Grand Rapids, this time-honored traditional farmers market supports hundreds of businesses throughout West Michigan.

Four new favorites for Asian cuisine

There are a slew of new restaurants dotting the GR landscape, many – if not most – serving Asian fusion cuisine.

All that jazz

It’s cold, it’s dark, there’s nothing to do, but wait...yes there is...jazz is being played all over Grand Rapids!

Shopping for gifts

An underrated gem in Grand Rapids is Vander Veen’s The Dutch Store, 2755 28th St. SW in Wyoming.

Farm fresh

It’s 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning and Fulton Street Farmers Market is just waking up.

Food truck season heats up

While Grand Rapids is not quite the food truck paradise one might find in Austin, Texas, or Portland, Oregon, there are strides being made.

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