On Tap: Liquid updates from across West Michigan

It’s only been a few weeks into 2022 but there is a lot of catching up to do with local breweries. Click to read more!

By:Amy Sherman, WKTV Contributing Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Golf, Broadway, and helping each other

There is a free skate at Van Andel Arena, “Hairspray at DeVos Performance Hall, and an opportunity to help your neighbors with Kentwood’s Free Little Pantry.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Broadway Grand Rapids 2021/2022 season opens this week with the touring production of ‘Hairspray’

You can’t stop musical theater as Tracy Turnblad and company bring it back to Grand Rapids this week.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Dinosaurs, the 2022 World of Winter and so much more!

This weekend, a local band makes its debut at Wyoming’s The Stray along with dinosaurs in Grand Rapids and the return of the World of Winter festival.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

St. Cecilia jazz series kicks off stellar early 2022 lineup with star power of Joshua Redman

The Jan. 22 concert from the Royce Auditorium Stage leads off a series of three concerts and a jazz fest between January and April.

By:K.D. Norris

Last month to see ‘Bats’, ‘POPnology’ at Grand Rapids Public Museum

The two exhibits are set to close Jan. 30 so the Museum can make room for its spring exhibits.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Gonzo’s Top Five: Basketball, hockey and bluegrass

Are you one of the lucky ones with Billy String tickets? If not, there are plenty of other options this weekend such as the Grand Rapids Griffins’ annual New Year’s Eve game.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Reindeer, tubas and beer

It’s our time of year!

By:By John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Dinosaurs visit in Grand Rapids Jan. 7-9

By WKTV Staffjoanne@wktv.org The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America returns to Grand Rapids Jan. 7 – 9. Jurassic Quest will be [Read More]

By:WKTV Staff

Snowflake Break returns to Public Museum, other holiday break activities

The Grand Rapids Public Museum and others offer an array of activities to help fill that two-week holiday break from school.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

St. Cecilia’s ’21-22 folk series continues with Watkins Family Hour — ‘brother sister’ multi-instrumentalists, one voice

On Dec. 16, folk/bluegrass music lovers will keep company with the pair as they perform songs from their 2020 album “brother sister”, and other songs from their catalogue.

By:K.D. Norris

Gonzo’s Top 5: WWE, Santa parade, holiday music, and James Taylor

It’s a rocking weekend with James Taylor coming to the Van Andel Arena and Horrock’s hosting a holiday jamboree. Check out Gonzo’s Top 5 for more weekend fun..

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Public Museum a hoppin’ place to be this holiday season

There are Santas and elves to be found at the Grand Rapids Public Museum along with light shows and a the popular LEGO display.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

GR Ballet brings holiday favorite ‘The Nutcracker’ back to stage with audience joy, dancers’ energy

GR Ballet returns to DeVos Performance Hall after a 24 month hiatus for live performances of the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” — scheduled for two weekends, Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 17-19.

By:K.D.Norris

Gonzo’s Top 5: Santa, holiday lights and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra

This weekend is full of festive activities such as tree lighting events, holiday craft shows, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Boston Square hosts Dec. 4 Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Organizations from the Grand Rapids community are using the program as a unifying event for diverse cultures in the neighborhood.

By:WKTV Staff

ArtPrize plans to return in fall of 2022

ArtPrize plans to return to its annual format starting in the fall of 2022.

By:WKTV Staff

GRAMMY-nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids bring their special brand of folk to St. Cecilia

The duo’s Trans-Atlantic tour includes 21 U.S. cities and visits to Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and England. But they are no stranger to Grand Rapids.

By:D.A. Reed

Gonzo’s Top 5: Meijer Gardens, Christmas Lite Show and more this weekend

Holidays are now in full swing with plenty of things to do this weekend from celebrating Rockford Brewing’s 10th anniversary to holiday light shows and supporting local businesses.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

2021 Kingpin of Comedy set to be crowned on Sunday

The popular comedy competition is coming to a close this Sunday at Grand Rapids’ The Guest House.

By:WKTV Staff

Grand Rapids author’s debut book delivers message of hope, guidance on journey of self-discovery

By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer ken@wktv.org Sheila VanZile, Grand Rapids resident and businesswoman, recently released her debut book, My Waterfall of Awakening: How Loss [Read More]

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

St. Joseph kicks off the season with Luminary

The annual Luminary Festival comes a little earlier this year, kicking off Nov. 19.

By:WKTV Staff

Last week of the season for John Ball Zoo

To mark the last week, the zoo’s admission is $5.

By:WKTV Staff

Weekend event gave only a ‘taste’ of the diversity Grand Rapids has to offer

Last Saturday, two entrepreneurs hosted an event celebrating the diversity of Grand Rapids that is only the tip of the iceberg to other future developments.

By:Amy Sherman, WKTV Contributing Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Grand Rapids Comic-Con, Taste of Black Spirts and more

As Pikachu and the Mandalorian invade Grand Rapids for Comic-Con, celebrate Black-owned businesses at Taste of Black Spirits at City Flats.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer