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ArtPrize, the annual international contemporary art competition and immersive festival, draws the curtains on a spectacular 18 days of art exhibitions

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” is a quote by Maya Angelou featured prominently on the Ebony Road Players website, a theme embodied in a new curriculum designed to encourage entire families to tell their stories. 

Given President Biden’s October 6, 2022 address vowing to pardon prisoners incarcerated at the federal level for simple marijuana possession, many have been hopeful friends and family would be released from federal incarceration due to cannabis prohibition, and the war on drugs.

At the beginning of each year, many of us think about the goals we have for the year to come.

A hit new musical with a slew of awards to its name will make its Grand Rapids debut at DeVos Performance Hall for a limited run Nov. 8-13. 

Founders Taproom, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., SW, will celebrate its quarter-century anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 10., 2-11 p.m. 

A local chocolate company is emerging as a force in the global craft chocolate industry.

The highly celebrated bluegrass musician, Michigan's own Billy Strings, has extended his  tour with a stop at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, October 31.

A structure fire that disrupted traffic this morning in the 800 block of Hall St. S.W. and Godfrey Avenue has been contained. 

The Franciscan Life Process Center has announced its annual lineup of art workshops led by nationally known artists.

Poutine Prize is back for a third year! Like ArtPrize, the competition runs Sept.14 - Oct 1 and the popular prize will be decided by the people.

In an effort to make the live theater experience accessible to more people, Broadway Grand Rapids is now offering discounted “Rush” tickets for students, educators and veterans for its upcoming season opener. 

A Navy SEAL and actor is scheduled to appear at a Muskegon school on Monday, Nov. 7.

Mel Trotter Ministries, WOOD Radio and Celebration! Cinemas have come together for an annual “Turkey Drop” to help more families have a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. 

A musical based on the life of one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time is coming to DeVos Performance Hall Nov. 7-12.

"Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale" explores the rich history of the Boblo Island amusement park and its iconic ferries. 

It has been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. An easy way to to prevent unnecessary street flooding, is to keep the storm drains free of debris, namely leaves. 

A Grand Rapids-based cannabis company opened a new provisioning center in Big Rapids.

For the second year in a row, businesses that call the ZIP code 49507 home are featuring murals by Black, brown and LGBTQ+ artists to tell the stories of the people who live and work in this community.

We found 64 Breweries in Grand Rapids and the surrounding area, and matched them up against each other for Round One of Battle of the Breweries– Brackets competition.