Places to stay on your West Michigan fall color tour
It’s fall, and we are gifted with the most colorful sights in West Michigan. Time to take a trip.
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Van Andel Arena throws free Halloween open house as ‘thank you’
The Van Andel Arena hosts a free holiday-themed family event as a “thank you” to community members for 20 years of support.
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Enjoy an evening of (mostly) Mozart at St. Cecilia Oct. 21
The performance will begin with a gracious earlier symphony written when Mozart was seventeen and had just started working for the Prince Archbishop of Salzburg.
By:Downtown Market has classic comfort food classes to warm body and soul
Grand Rapids Downtown Market has cooking classes that will help you master the art of Thanksgiving meal making.
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West Michigan filmmaker’s ‘Two Guns and a Body Bag’ premieres Oct. 20
Chris Penney’s eighth feature-length film, ‘Two Guns and a Body Bag’ premieres Oct. 20 at Celebration Cinema Woodland.
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Reciprocal membership benefits for public museum, children’s museum members
If you have a Grand Rapids Public Museum membership, for the month of October, you can visit the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum for free and vice versa.
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Get ready for a whale of a party at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
The GRPM’s Whales: Giants of the Deep exhibition’s unique blend of science, storytelling, and innovative interactivity gives visitors the opportunity to discover more about the world of whales.
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A day on the Isle of Capri
The cool sea water felt superb. When we climbed back aboard, we headed for Capri, past Mt. Vesuvius and the isle of Ischia, swinging into a couple of caves near the shore.
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Where’s the beef? At the Downtown Market’s newest addition
Carvers: Grand Rapids’ Finest Meats, will officially open for business on Friday, Oct. 7, becoming the newest tenant inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Hall.
By:The Weekend Edition: Things to do Oct. 6 – 9
Halloween is in the air as Wyoming hosts it annual Pumpkin Path, meanwhile Kentwood wraps up its Farmers Market season. Also GVSU’s Shakespeare Festival features “Measure for Measure” and Care Ballet opens its season with “Hansel and Gretel.”
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Meijer Gardens ArtPrize exhibit allows visitors to take their time at ‘Home’
The Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park’s contribution to ArtPrize 8 is not only a “must see” venue of the event, but because the show continues through the end of the year, is a “must see again, at leisure” opportunity.
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Local artist known for her landscapes featured at Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery
A new exhibit titled, “Michigan Impressions,” by local artist Kathleen Kalinowski opens at the Leep Art Gallery Oct. 5.
By:Grand Rapids Ballet opens season with American modern ‘Movemedia’
The Grand Rapids Ballet opens its season with “Movemedia: Made in America” this weekend at its Peter Martin Wege Theatre.
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Vanilla Ice helps celebrate Van Andel Arena’s 20th anniversary
In between performing on “Dancing With the Stars,” Vanilla Ice helps Van Andel Arena mark its 20th anniversary with the “I Love the 90s” show set for Saturday, Oct. 8.
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‘Pumpkinfest in Disguise’ takes over Zeeland Oct. 7 & 8
The countdown is on for Zeeland’s Pumpkinfest — celebrating community, family fun, and fall activities for over 30 years. The theme for 2016 is “Pumpkinfest In Disguise.”
By:ArtPrize entry comprising 7.3 million dots makes Top 100 list
The artist discovered his passion for pointillism after a serious ski accident in 2002 that left him with limited mobility.
By:Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan is ‘Thirty & Thriving’ — come celebrate!
The organization is commemorating its 30th year with a soirée called Thirty & Thriving — Celebrating the Vision, and the community is invited.
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Fall foliage and spooktacular Halloween fun highlight October at Crystal Mountain
There are a number of events and unique activities for you to enjoy the fall color season.
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Book Review: The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine by Steven Rinella
What happens when you want to cook a meal from a 1903 cookbook, only to find that your local supermarket does not carry the bladder of a wild boar?
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No need to raise a stink — the bugs are already here
Don’t panic. It’s that time of year when the little buggers look for a warm place to hibernate for winter — in your home.
By:Roaming Rome, Italy
Rome, the Eternal City — it was known that way even among the ancient Romans, because the Roman people thought no matter what happened to the world, the brightness of Rome would burn forever.
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The Weekend Edition: Things to do for Sept. 29 – Oct. 2
A prince searches for the girl who fits a shoe, some clowns look to create some fun, and area residents get the opportunity to discover the businesses in their own backyard – that’s what is happening this weekend.
By:Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day — here’s where to get deals on a cuppa
Why is Sept. 29 National Coffee Day? We have absolutely no clue.
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