Drinks with Pat
September seems to be a big month to celebrate various beverages.
The B.O.B. reopens at 4 p.m. today
It’s big, it’s old and it’s back in business starting today. The B.O.B., which closed its doors suddenly last December, will officially reopen them...
KDL short story contest accepting submissions
Kent District Libraries has announced its annual “Write Michigan” short story contest, an opportunity for writers of all ages to get published and win money.
Cuban jazz duo coming to St. Cecelia
The first of five concerts at the St. Cecilia Music Center for the 2022-23 season will feature a duo from Havana who met in...
Things to do in GR this weekend
Founders Taproom, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., SW, will celebrate its quarter-century anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 10., 2-11 p.m.
Grand Rapids Symphony tickets now available
Tickets for all Grand Rapids Symphony concerts – including special events – are now available online for the 2022-23 season.
Annual Eastown event is back on the bricks
Artists, food trucks, live music, beer, cider…the Eastown Streetfair has a lot to offer this year. The annual outdoor festival takes place Saturday, Sept....
Volleyball club goes nationwide
A volleyball club that was started in Grand Rapids has been sold to the nation’s largest youth sports club and event operator, 3STEP Sports.
Late night cocktail lounge opens with a splash
A new satellite tasting room for Eastern Kille Distillery opened its doors Thursday, causing quite the stir among libations enthusiasts over Labor Day weekend.
Kids’ Food Basket aims for 200,000 bags
Kids’ Food Basket has set a lofty goal to collect 200,000 decorated bags by the end of September.
Upcoming river cleanup will kick off with beer garden
Grand Rapids area mayors and residents will come together to keep the Grand River clean and the entire community is invited to participate.
Grand Rapids Gold releases 2022-23 season schedule
The basketball team has announced their schedule for the next season, which will be its first in their new home arena.
Grand Rapids ranks among best cities for dogs
Grand Rapids recently ranked among the nation’s friendliest cities for canine companions.
Navy veteran paddles to break world record
A nonprofit founder in Kalamazoo has set out to make paddle boarding history.
Night out in Grand Rapids
With the beautiful summer evenings making it easy to stay up well past bedtime, options abound for where to spend those “extra” hours.
Home improvement
Andrew Straatsma said he and his fiancée are among the lucky ones.
Beer City pickle
There’s a sport taking the United States by storm: pickleball.
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.
Short’s Brewing, Pure Michigan team up on Autumn IPA
Short’s Brewing Co. and Pure Michigan are partnering for a third year to celebrate the first day of fall with a limited-edition Autumn IPA.
Little Space Studio curates ‘Our Reflections’ ArtPrize exhibit
Visitors to the Harris Building during ArtPrize will be invited to reflect on the human condition via an exhibit featuring work by 12 artists.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025 ISSUE
