On Tap: Whiskey pancakes, Pink Floyd landing and breakfast bourbon — all real things! 

End the day of craziness that is Black Friday by attending an evening music/light show performance in partnership with Brewery Vivant — Dark Beer, Dark Side.

By:K.D. Norris

On the shelf: ‘Dead Wrong’ by Mariah Stewart

Dead Wrong is full of twists and turns. It is both romance and thriller, genres that Mariah Stewart blends convincingly.

By:Megan Andres, Grand Rapids Public Library

Meijer Gardens celebrates the holidays with 42 international traditions

This year Meijer Gardens celebrates how our community and communities around the world joyfully commemorate the diverse and generations-old traditions that remain vibrant today.

By:Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

GVSU visual and media arts students to showcase capstone work through exhibits

By Matthew Makowski GVSU   More than 20 students from Grand Valley State University’s Visual and Media Arts Department will showcase works that represent the [Read More]

By:Matthew Makowski, GVSU

Christmas Lite Show returns with new experiences

This year, the Lite Show will open Wednesday, Nov. 21st and run until Monday, Dec. 31st, including all holidays, from 5:30pm until 9:30pm.

By:Amy Bajema, Christmas Lite Show

A ‘Fantastical Holiday Adventure’ at the Muskegon Museum of Art, Nov. 21-Dec. 2

Festival of Trees looks different every year; this year’s theme is ‘A Fantastical Holiday Adventure’.

By:Marguerite Curran, Muskegon Museum of Art

Tulip Time Run registration now open

With the snow falling outside, no time like the present to think spring with registration for the Tulip Time 5K opening Nov. 19.

By:Susan Zainis, Tulip Time

Unwrap the holidays with the Grand Rapids Pops

Discounts are available for the Holiday Pops to members of MySymphony360, the Grand Rapids Symphony’s organization for young professionals ages 21-35.

By:Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk, Grand Rapids Symphony

Herpolsheimer’s Child Passenger Train on display at GRPM beginning Nov. 17

Lots of goodies are in store for the holidays at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

By:Grand Rapids Public Museum

Get your tickets now for Comedian Mike Epps at the Van Andel Arena on April 20

Tickets go on sale TODAY.

By:Hilarie Szarowicz, SMG

GVSU announces digital library, traveling exhibit of art by Mathias Alten

Grand Valley State University’s Art Gallery has launched a new online digital library that provides a comprehensive database of the life and works of late artist Mathias J. Alten.

By:Matthew Makowski, GVSU

Kellogg Manor House Holiday Walk & Market features local artists and events

Go shopping, and be sure to bring your snow shoes and other winter gear to enjoy the trails and lakeside views.

By:West Michigan Tourist Association

On the shelf: ‘The Turn of the Screw’ by Henry James

James weaves the story from the point of view of a young governess whose first position is in a large, country house with only two children and a few servants.

By:Stephanie M. White, Grand Rapids Public Library

On the shelf: ‘Yoga Over 50’ by Mary Stewart

It doesn’t matter if you are over 50, can’t cross your legs or don’t know a word of Sanskrit. Yoga doesn’t discriminate.

By:Kelly Helder, Grand Rapids Public Library

Artists sought for wooden shoe decorating contest for Tulip Time

For the 90th anniversary, Tulip Time will host a Klompen Garden featuring the decorated shoes which will be up for a juried and public vote awards.

By:Susan Zalnis, Tulip Time

Kenny Chesney gets intimate at Van Andel Arena, dates TBA

Kenny Chesney loves reaching to the very top, the very back of a football stadium, but he also loves the idea of really being able to see the back of the room.

By:Hilarie Carpenter, SMG

19th Annual Kick-Off Classic Synchronized Skating Competition at Wings Event Center Nov. 17-18

Kick-Off Classic will feature synchronized skating teams of 8-16 skaters ranging in age from 4 to adult with team levels from beginner to those qualifying for international Team USA assignments.

By:West Michigan Tourist Association

Grand Rapids Public Museum hosts pizza parlor classics Mighty Wurlitzer Organ concerts

The Nov. 16 and 17 performances are part of the 2018 Organ Concert Series.

By:Christie Bender, Grand Rapids Public Museum

See animated short ‘The Snowman’ on the GR Symphony stage, Nov. 17

Full-time students of any age are able to purchase tickets for only $5 on the day of the concert by enrolling in the GRS Student Ticket program.

By:Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk, Grand Rapids Symphony

Tickets go on sale Nov. 9th for May 15-19, 2019, Cirque du Soleil at Van Andel Arena

This one-of-a-kind arena production blends circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production.

By:Mike Klompstra, SMG

GVSU, Grand Rapids Ballet School to reintroduce famous baroque music through performances

By Matthew Makowski GVSU   Grand Valley State University Opera Theatre, Early Music Ensemble and Department of Visual and Media Arts will join forces with [Read More]

By:Matthew Makowski, GVSU

On the shelf: ‘The Magician’s Elephant’ by Kate DiCamillo

DiCamillo weaves beautifully together the story of an elephant and how she leads Peter to his sister, a new future, and an interesting cast of characters.

By:Mary Davis, Grand Rapids Public Library

Tulip Time tickets go on sale starting today

Jay Leno, Texas Tenors, Cici Grammer, and an Eagles tribute band are all part of this year’s Tulip Time entertainment line-up.

By:Susan Zainis, Tulip Time

‘Jungle Book’ to break down bear necessities during performances at GVSU

The Theatre at GVSU presents the children’s classic this weekend and next.

By:Matt Makowski, GVSU

GR Symphony, soloists join orchestra for Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C minor, Nov. 16-17

Full-time students of any age can purchase tickets for $5 on the night of the concert by enrolling in the GRS Student Tickets program, sponsored by Calvin College.

By:Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk, Grand Rapids Symphony