September/October 2025
Every issue
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A giant among women
People visiting downtown Grand Rapids for ArtPrize this month may be interested to know that the subject of the towering mural on Monroe Avenue NW is a towering figure in the city’s history.
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Features
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5 o’clock in the 616: Where to sip, snack & unwind
When the clock strikes 5 p.m.— whether you’re working from home, commuting from the office, or wrapping up a day at your favorite coffee shop— you’re probably craving a break from screens.
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That ‘Third Coast’ sound
Grand Rapids offers music fans an embarrassment of riches.
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Food + Drink
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Primed for success!
Since its grand debut in 2017, Mertens Prime has always stood out—not just for its historic charm but for its bold culinary ambitions.
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Late nights, crispy bites
Some of the best food discoveries happen when you least expect them.
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Golden hour in a glass
Tucked deep in the Michigan wilds, where forest meets river and quiet hangs in the air like mist off the Pere Marquette, Walhalla feels like a place out of time.
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A taste of Italy
Unfortunately, I don’t speak Italian, yet. I do, however, speak Vitale’s!
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Anna’s House Announces 14th Location in Grand Blanc, MI
Anna’s House celebrates the upcoming opening of its 14th location in Grand Blanc while
looking ahead to thoughtful expansion that redefines breakfast for today’s diners.
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Look + Feel
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Where the Whimsical Things Are
Last summer, Steve Zaagman, the founder of the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society, hosted a fantasy ball on his parents’ property in Byron Center.
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Coaching beyond competition
Brian Smith calls it the Youth Industrial Sports Complex, the system that feeds kids in at pre-school age and spits out college-bound athletes who may even make the pros.
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Behind the seams with RC Caylan
When I stepped into RC Caylan Atelier in Breton Village, I expected glamour. I expected fashion. What I didn’t expect was…
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The art (and therapy) of junk journaling
If your drawers are filled with old ticket stubs, greeting cards, maps, or bits of ribbon you might use someday, you’re not alone.
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Ghost expert tells tales of hauntings
In this season of shifting light and long shadows, we bring you a conversation with local paranormal researcher Julie Rathsack.
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People + Places
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Building on History: Grand Rapids’ Historic Preservation Commission
Ever wonder if that run-down old building is worth saving?
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A dream deferred, not denied
When Grand Rapids City Attorney Anita Hitchcock announced her retirement, the moment carried more than the usual weight of a public official stepping away after decades of service.
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Your 2025 guide to ArtPrize
ArtPrize 2025 is just days away from taking over Grand Rapids with a refreshed schedule and fresh surprises.
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Putting on the hits
Since 1988, Broadway Grand Rapids has been a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing top national Broadway tours to West Michigan.
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‘All This Love’
In 1972, a gospel singer from Detroit named Etterlene DeBarge moved her 10 children to Grand Rapids.
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