A month to honor Hispanic Heritage

Late summer/early autumn is arguably the busiest time of year in Grand Rapids. Festivals, farmers markets and back-to-school events can make it difficult for...

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. 

TOOTSIE takes the spotlight

Broadway Grand Rapids is bringing TOOTSIE to the stage for its season opener October 11-16.

Lifting a community with art

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.

Hit musical to hit the stage

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. 

Hospice invites community to ‘expand the boundaries of care’

There’s something special about people who endeavor to care for individuals who have only a short amount of time left.

ArtPrize: Big event, big exhibits

ArtPrize 2022 will feature some large-scale, highly visible commissioned installations on display for more than 2.2 million viewers.

Grand Rapids fourth best city for tech career

A financial news site recognized Grand Rapids as one of the best cities to start a career in technology.

Apple Pickin’

When the weather gets crisp and the leaves start to turn, many West Michiganders feel the itch to head to one of the region’s numerous farms and orchards.

Giving kids a fighting chance: Dino Newville

Dino Newville knows how to throw a punch.

Craft spirits supported by Whitmer

It is widely known that Michigan is home to a plethora of craft breweries, but it may come as a surprise that it ranks seventh in the nation for the number of craft distilleries in the state.

Traveling troubadour

‘The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’ singer hits the stage in Grand Rapids.

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.

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