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What is That Little Scribble On The Frederik Meijer Gardens Logo?
I'm not afraid to admit- when I'm walking around the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, I find myself saying "Ooo, What's that?" more often than not. I'm always learning about new plants, butterflies, and sculptures every time I visit this beloved Grand Rapids location. So, if...
Upheaval Festival Day 2’s riptide of rock, plus Here Comes the Mummies, Kanola Band, .moe
Virginia’s Bad Omens closed out this year’s Upheaval with effusive flash and the biggest crowd yet, wrapping up a sundry and resplendent live music week across West Michigan. Browse the photos and more. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. They came in droves — and headbanged/crowd-surfed/fist-pumped in earnest....
Game on, grub on: Popular board game bar in Grand Rapids now serving food
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Gamers in the Grand Rapids area looking for some fun competition while enjoying good food and drinks need to look no further. Since opening years ago, House Rules Board Game Lounge has been the go-to spot for playing board games in a bar setting. If you...
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Hudsonville’s SuperScoop Bars!
Mark your calendars, ice cream lovers! This Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day, and Hudsonville Ice Cream is turning up the summer fun with a delicious celebration. Get ready for a treat because Hudsonville is giving away over 5,000 of their iconic new SuperScoop Bars throughout the Midwest. Here’s how you can join in on the sweet festivities!
Robin Thicke and Anthony Anderson to compete for charity on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Survey says it’s time to play “Celebrity Family Feud!”. On Tuesday, July 23, the hit primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey will welcome new star-studded guests to test their trivia skills and win the grand prize for their selected charities. This week...
Upheaval Festival’s First-Day Blitz: Intense sets, happy crowdsurfing metalheads galore
Friday’s opening day of Upheaval at Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park unleased thunderous sets by Godsmack, Killswitch Engage, Of Mice and Men and more. The recap, highlights and photo galleries at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS, DAY 2 SCHEDULE. From an outsider’s perspective, a metal festival like Grand...
Groups seek donations to bring public art to GR north side
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Two groups are collaborating to bring public art to Grand Rapids’ north side through a crowdfunding campaign. The Neighbors of Belknap Lookout and Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts are working to raise $50,000 by Aug. 22 to fund the initiative. If the money is raised by then, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Public Spaces Community Places program will match the funds raised through a grant.
States With The Most Breweries? Michigan Doesn’t Even Crack the Top 5
If we're not Beer City USA anymore then-- who are we?. Since first winning the prestigious title from the annual USA Today 10Best reader poll in 2012 the city of Grand Rapids, MI has been considered Mecca for beer lovers. According to Experience Grand Rapids,. beer tourism now accounts for...
Grace's Table Back-To-School Backyard Bash takes place on July 24
It’s time to start thinking about going back to school. Instead of dreading it, Grace’s Table is celebrating with the Back To School Backyard Bash, helping young moms and their kids get everything they need to be successful this school year. Join Grace’s Table at their new location,...
Engaging Sewing Classes and Other Hands-On Classes for Kids in Grand Rapids 2024
Encourage Creativity in Your Kids Through Sewing Classes and Other Hands-on Activities. There’s magic in creating with your hands. It brings ideas to life and provides a unique sense of accomplishment and joy. But where to take your kids? Admittedly, it can be hard to know where to start.
Review: CPR Dance's 'Eupnea' Shows How All Movement Can Be Elevated to Art
The word “Eupnea”, the title of CPR Dance company’s current season’s traveling concert, is literally defined as the breath at rest—our mode of breathing that does not require conscious thought. Likewise, the eight dances of this two-hour performance, five of which are premieres, are meant...
Grand Rapids Makes Bold Stance About AI Art In ArtPrize
Since it started in 2009, ArtPrize has completely changed the landscape of Grand Rapids. The city has become a living mural in many ways and it has become a fixture in the city's economy. When it was announced that the founders of ArtPrize would be shutting down and the art...
A Grand Rapids specialty grocer that offers cooking classes is expanding to East Lansing
EAST LANSING — A small specialty grocery store that makes artisan pasta in-house, and offers cooking classes and a full bar is expected to open off East Grand River Avenue this fall. The Local Epicurean, a grocer that has an established location in Grand Rapids, will carry wines, pasta, cheeses, sauces, oils and...
Frederik Meijer Gardens unveils landmark exhibition David Smith: The Nature of Sculpture
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is proud to announce the groundbreaking exhibition David Smith: The Nature of Sculpture, showcasing the prolific and inventive work of David Smith (1906–1965). This landmark exhibition, the first to explore Smith’s deep engagement with nature, will open on Sept. 23, 2024, and will be on view through March 2, 2025.
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