St. Joseph kicks off the season with Luminary
The annual Luminary Festival comes a little earlier this year, kicking off Nov. 19.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Zeeland hosts Main Street trick or treating event
Downtown Zeeland will be hosting its Trick of Treat on Main Street Friday, Oct. 29.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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On Tap: Breakfast beers, sours and IPAs at Horrocks
Arvon, City Built and Speciation takeover at Horrocks Tavern this Friday.
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On Tap: A round-up of fall beer activities
Brewery openings, fall releases and so much more are happening in October.
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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.
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