Recipe: Christmas morning casserole

Large enough to feed the extended family who have gathered at the house for the holidays, this Crockpot Overnight Breakfast Casserole is made with eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, and cheese.  

Growing Grand Rapids tourism

Back before ArtPrize started in 2009, Dave Lorenz had been telling Grand Rapids stakeholder it needed to do something to attract leisure travelers.
Studio Park piazza

Construction on $62 Million tower underway

Once the residential tower expansion of Studio Park is completed, J.D. Loeks just might find himself living in the “world-class” units.

Are you canna-curious?

You’ve heard recreational cannabis is legal in Michigan, but maybe it’s been a while since you experimented with the jazz cabbage? Your college days are behind you. Kids, professional life, and adulting have meant time off from the alligator cigarettes.

Beer City pickle

There’s a sport taking the United States by storm: pickleball.

Michigan outdoor economy continues to grow

An incredible aspect of Michigan life is the plethora of outdoor activities available year-round, and as it turns out, that contributes plenty to the state’s economy.

4 Spooktacular Things to Do Halloween Weekend in West Michigan

Whether you’re in the mood for creepy cocktails, live theatre, or a night of mystery, West Michigan has plenty to thrill you this Halloween weekend.

Drinks with Pat

It’s Kentucky Derby week! That means Saturday is my favorite two minutes of the year.

A view from the crow’s nest

Fancy a spot of tea and an invigorating hike this weekend?

Nursing a pandemic

The nurses are tired. Audrey Wendt, who works at Spectrum Butterworth’s emergency room — right in the heart of Grand Rapids — is just one of them.

Remembering the Reason for the Season

Bought the gifts, trimmed the tree, made the eggnog. Now, what am I forgetting?

Dylan announces tour stop in GR

A sixties counterculture icon announced today that Grand Rapids will be one of the many stops on his 2023 tour. 

‘Indecent’ depicts scandalous real-life events

Jewish Theater Grand Rapids presents the West Michigan premiere of "Indecent." 

Women’s tackle football team holds tryouts

The Tidal Waves, Grand Rapids’ women’s tackle football team, is seeking new players for the 2023 season.

Where to drink with food

While Grove re-opened to help push Grand Rapids into a new culinary direction, the restaurant truly thrives behind the bar as well.

Things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend

This Sunday, Oct. 2, the Grand Rapids Symphony presents the first of two performers in a new concert series beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Sparti Parti flows from Big Lake to stadium

A locally brewed IPA will be served at Spartan Stadium this football season

It’s Baaaa’aaack – weathering the rest of winter

Living in Michigan means experiencing all the seasons, sometimes in the same week!

Still need a gift for Mother’s Day?

We like to put a lot of emphasis on shopping local and buying products made in Michigan here at Grand Rapids Magazine.

PoutinePrize?

As millions of visitors descend on downtown Grand Rapids for the annual ArtPrize competition later this week, some restaurants located outside the central zone have come up with a competition of their own. 

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