Guitarist Leo Kottke returns to St. Cecilia Music Center’s Acoustic Café Series Nov. 19

Remaining on the St. Cecilia folk music series are Milk Carton Kids on Dec. 2; Watkins Family Hour on Dec.16; May Erlewine on Feb. 17, 2022; Shawn Colvin on May 12; and Judy Collins on May 18.

By:WKTV Staff

Public Museum celebrates diversity through its Ethnic Heritage Festival

From Poland to the countries of Africa, area residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the various cultures that make up the Greater Grand Rapids community.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Mickey Mouse and gang skate into Van Andel Arena this February

Tickets are now on sale for the “Disney on Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends.”

By:WKTV Staff

Only a gas tank away, two West Michigan institutions explore relationships

Two different exhibitions, one in Muskegon and the other in Saugatuck, explore how we interact with people and things.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The Sunday Night Funnies Kingpin of Comedy competition semi-finals set

The semi-final round for the popular Kingpin of Comedy contest are set for Nov. 7 and 14.

By:WKTV Staff

Viennese connection: St. Cecilia’s chamber music concerts begin with CMS of Lincoln Center’s power couple

The program includes selections from the works of Brahms, Dvořák, and Suk.

By:K.D. Norris

The Muppets take Grand Rapids as GRAM announces 2022 Jim Henson exhibit

The exhibit is set to come to Grand Rapids in the fall of 2022 and will feature more than 170 historical objects including iconic puppets.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Mackinac State Historic Parks accepting applications for artist-in-resident program

Artists have until Jan. 14 to submit an application for at the artist-in-residency at Mackinac Island.

By:WKTV Staff

An alternative to the scares is LowellArts’ 1930s radio show

Return to the golden era of radio as LowellArts presents a selection of popular 1930s radio shows.

By:WKTV Staff

Gonzo’s Top 5: Halloween weekend

It’s Halloween weekend! John wraps up the scary – and no so scary – fun taking place throughout West Michigan.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Zeeland hosts Main Street trick or treating event

Downtown Zeeland will be hosting its Trick of Treat on Main Street Friday, Oct. 29.

By:WKTV Staff

Salvation Army Kroc Center set to host Monster Mash

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is bringing back its “Monster Mash” Halloween event for this Friday.

By:WKTV Staff

New brewery in Wyoming offers a German-Brazilian twist

Couple transplants to West Michigan to open their own craft brewery, 3 Gatos, bringing their “world” of experience to the City of Wyoming.

By:Amy Sherman, WKTV Contributing Writer

Rodney Crowell, a founding father of Americana, comes to St. Cecilia Music Center’s Acoustic Café Series

If you know Crowell, coming to Royce Auditorium Nov. 12, you know how great a singer/songwriter he is. If you don’t, you have undoubtedly heard people singing his songs.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Weekend on the run

The Amway River Bank Run leads the weekend full or a few scares, some beer, and Opera Grand Rapids’ “Don Giovanni.”

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

New social district opens in Grand Haven

The new district official opens on Friday with visitors able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage from approved vendors.

By:WKTV Staff

On Tap: Breakfast beers, sours and IPAs at Horrocks

Arvon, City Built and Speciation takeover at Horrocks Tavern this Friday.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

On Tap: A round-up of fall beer activities

Brewery openings, fall releases and so much more are happening in October.

By:Amy Sherman, WKTV Contributing Writer

Kentwood artists take part in exhibit bringing healing to veterans

The 21 works in the Has Heart collection, displayed at the 2021 ArtPrize, were all created by military veterans, many of whom struggle with homelessness, PTSD, military sexual trauma, and thoughts of suicide.

By:By Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Beatles music featured at IllumiZoo this Wednesday

By WKTV Staffjoanne@wktv.org The second of the five themed music nights at IllumiZoo Wild Hues is set for this Wednesday, Oct. 20, with Here Come [Read More]

By:WKTV Staff

Gonzo’s Top 5: Welcome to the weekend, friends

Caramel apples, AlePrize, and Zoo Goes Boo: writer John D. Gonzalez’s wraps up the weekend.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Museum celebrates Back to the Future Day, Oct. 21

Celebrating the iconic movie, the museum will have special pricing and other fun activities.

By:WKTV Staff

The Budweiser Clydesdales set to visit Fremont, Muskegon

The famous horses will appear in two November parades for the Heroes United celebration.

By:WKTV Staff

Spooky Halloween fun of Zoo Goes Boo returns to John Ball Zoo

It’s that spooky time of year with the Zoo Goes Boo Oct. 15 – 17 and Oct. 22 – 24 at John Ball Zoo.

By:WKTV Staff

New chef, local food, cold brews at Broad Leaf Brewery in Kentwood

With new executive chef Gabriel Araujo, Broad Leaf Brewing features a new menu designed to complete its artisan beers.

By:Amy Sherman, WKTV Contributing Writer