Sensory Friendly Museum Night Oct. 4 at the GRPM
Visitors to the GRPM will enjoy a sensory-friendly museum environment, special ArtPrize-themed activities and a free planetarium show.
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Adventures at San Diego Comic-Con: Warner Brothers at Hall H
The morning at Hall H brought out the best in Warner Brothers. Camping out overnight was well worth the wait.
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Book Review: William G. Milliken: Michigan’s Passionate Moderate by David Dempsey
As the 2016 campaigns ramp up, here is a look at one of Michigan’s most well known and longest serving Governor.
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This all-feline band is the cat’s meow! See them purrform Oct. 16 & 17 in GR
Coming to Grand Rapids on October 16 & 17 are the Amazing Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of real rescued house cats.
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“Voting! Making It Count” mini exhibit opens at Grand Rapids Public Museum
Tying into the 2016 presidential election, “Vote! make It Count!” will showcase voting related artifacts of the GRPM Collections from the 1800s through the present day.
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‘Big Lebowski’ Beer Tour rolls back into Kalamazoo Oct. 1
Garb referencing the film is highly encouraged (and may be rewarded). Hotel discounts are also available on request.
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New Show “From Earth to the Universe” begins in October at Chaffee Planetarium
Starting Saturday, Oct. 1, there will be a new show in the lineup at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Chaffee Planetarium.
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Art.Write.Now.Tour. showcases best student work through Oct. 14 at KCAD
The traveling exhibition will feature the work of three students from Michigan: Shira Karni of Grandville; Scott Hanna of Beverly Hills; and Abe Cone of Chelsea.
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Cinque Terre (translated The Five Lands), a Unesco World Heritage Site, is a necklace of five seaside villages strung along the Italian Riviera.
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The Weekend Edition: Things to do for Sept. 22 – 25
This weekend is full of fun as ArtPrize revs up, the Grand Rapids Symphony presents “The Piano Men,” Grand Rapids Civic Theatre wraps up “Good People” and the Wurst Festival Ever takes place at Dorr’s New Salem Corn Maze.
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Metro Cruise Pin Up Girl Contest rescheduled for this Saturday
Due to rain, the Metro Cruise Pin Up Contest was postponed. The event has been rescheduled for this Saturday at Rogers Plaza.
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Grand Rapids Public Museum features 16 artists for ArtPrize
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) will feature 16 artists showcasing their work on the grounds of the Museum during ArtPrize which runs Sept. 21 through Oct. [Read More]
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KCAD students and Goodwill to launch ‘Pop-Up Shop’ of handmade goods during ArtPrize Eight
The ‘Pop-Up Shop’ will primarily feature one-of-a-kind artwork, clothing, jewelry, furniture and other goods created by KCAD students and staff.
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Celebrate the Harvest in West Michigan — there’s plenty to see and do
September is the beginning of the harvest season in West Michigan. Visit one of the many farmers markets that pop up all over the state selling fresh, local produce.
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UICA expands its ArtPrize offerings to the Grand Rapids Ballet
The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts’ (UICA) ArtPrize Eight exhibition extends beyond the gallery walls. This year, UICA’s exhibition features a satellite site, located on the exterior walls of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company building at 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW.
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Book Review: A Stronger Kinship: One Town’s Extraordinary Story of Hope and Faith by Anna-Lisa Cox
A true story describing the town of Covert, Michigan during the late 1800s, it tells the tale of the town’s unique population.
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Fate and Free Will cross at Civic Theatre’s ‘Good People’
There’s the age-old debate, fate vs. free will. Margie has made choices in her life, or was it really just her fate?
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Legacy Trust Award Collection artists showcase their work at DeVos Place during ArtPrize
Three artists along with Hope Network Neuro Rehbailitation received top honors in the Legacy Trust Award Collection competition with their work appearing during ArtPrize at DeVos Place.
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Book Review — ‘Every Book Its Reader: The Power of the Printed Word to Stir the World’
Who among us, having read ‘The Diary of Anne Frank,’ has not shared in the image of the personal impact of the Holocaust? This book explores the power of words.
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Where to stay on your travels: Bed & Breakfasts in West Michigan
Pamper yourself… and wake up to the smell of a freshly prepared breakfast. You’ll feel right at home at these West Michigan Bed & Breakfasts.
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‘Rhapsody in Blue’ opens Grand Rapids Symphony’s 2016-17 season
Rhapsody in Blue, which launched composer George Gershwin’s career, inaugurates the Grand Rapids Symphony’s 2016/17 season.
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The best of Barcelona, in my book, are the little neighborhoods that used to be villages in and of themselves before being sucked up into the city, like Born and Gracia, which have a flavor and character all their own.
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Get your ‘boo’ on at Niles Scream Park
The nationally renowned Niles Scream Park is ready to officially start autumn by scaring the “yell” out of you with six different haunted attractions.
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