Call to Makers Extended to August 10 for the Grand Rapids Maker Faire
Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire announced today that the Call to Makers for the 3rd annual Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire has been an extended! Makers now have until Wednesday, August 10 to sign up to showcase what they have invented or are making.
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MOPAR enthusiasts… rev your engines July 30
Presented by the West Michigan Mopar Club, this family-friendly car show and swap meet is the region’s largest all-Chrysler products event of its type.
By:New Mini Exhibit ‘An Olympic View’ Opening at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today the new mini exhibit An Olympic View will open July 23rd. This exhibit celebrates the history of the Games, athletes from Grand Rapids, as well as the Brazil, the 2016 host.
By:Couch Surfing in Treviso, Italy
Couch surfing is more of a cultural exchange than a free place to stay. True, there is no charge (although it’s suggested that you bring your host a small gift, or cook them a meal). This was my first official couch surf using the Couch Surfing site. And what a great experience it turned out to be!
By:Saugatuck Center for the Arts goes a little country with next featured artist
Up next for the Saugatuck Center for the Arts’ Summer in the Studio concert series is the Nashville-based The Babbas featuring Annie Sellick and Pat Bergeson.
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Windmill Island Gardens Celebrates Peak Week
During the week of July 24 – 30, Windmill Island Gardens will celebrate Peak Week, the period of summer when the gardens are at the height of their beauty. The week will be filled with flowers and fun for all ages.
By:Acclaimed author Linda Castillo at Schuler Books July 20
Linda Castillo, the acclaimed author of the internationally bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, will hold a talk and signing at Schuler Books & Music at 7 pm on Wednesday, July 20.
By:Looking for a summer read? Schuler Books has a few suggestions
Schuler Books explores the final frontier in a variety of summer reading options that will take you to a small town in Texas to the vast world of Hollywood and the creation of a television enterprise.
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So much to see and do on National Night Out, August 2
Join in the fun! National Night Out focuses on building relationships between police and community members by offering free family activities, including block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations and live entertainment. More than 38 million people nationwide are expected to take part. [Click Photo for More]
By:Wyoming teen wins college scholarship from Ronald McDonald House
Taylor Keppel of Wyoming — along with nine other high achievers — was selected for a scholarship from a pool of 200 applicants for outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and financial need from the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Outstate Michigan.
By:How one man ruined America* and left us with millions of worms in his wake
A single gypsy moth caterpillar can consume 11 square feet of vegetation during its lifetime; the presence of millions of caterpillars can defoliate 13 million acres of trees in the United States in just one season. All thanks to ONE man, who didn’t even stick around to see the carnage.
By:New West Guitar Group opens Saugatuck Center for the Arts summer concert series
California’s New West Guitar Group leads off the Saugatuck Center for the Arts’ Summer in the Studio concert series with a performance at the center. The series runs through August.
By:Saugatuck Center for the Arts’ ‘Creative Revealed’ features artists from Ox-Bow School of Art
Saugatuck Center for the Arts and Ox-Bow join together for two special July programs featuring nationally known artists Surabhi Ghosh and Clarie Ashley.
By:You know you’re in Tokyo when…
So, you find yourself somewhere in Japan. You hope it’s Tokyo. Be not afraid, there are ways to know for sure.
By:Summertime is the perfect time to try new recipes at Downtown Market GR
August is just around the corner… and it’s Downtown Market’s mission to introduce you to some refreshing new recipes. Register now!
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Did someone say FREE? Grand Rapids Public Museum is on July 10
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) will open its doors free of charge on Sunday, July 10 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will receive free general admission on this day, to explore the Museum’s three floors of core exhibits at no cost – including “Earth Explorers,” a traveling exhibit presented by National Geographic.
By:All aboard: Amtrak’s dome car rides the rails between Grand Rapids, Chicago
Amtrak’s Great Dome car, 10031 “Ocean View,” offering 360-degree view from the train of the Lake Michigan coast, will be running the whole month of July from Grand Rapids to Chicago and back.
By:Day Tripping — Montenegro and Lokrum
Not far from Dubrovnik, Croatia, is the country of Montenegro, and it’s easy and inexpensive to go day tripping there. Montenegro is known for its beaches and the old city of Kotor, and they’re both worth a look.
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Farm Market Recipe of the Week: Barbecue Pulled Chicken
With July 4th right around the corner, light up a new barbecue pulled chicken recipe to melt everyone’s taste buds.
By:Review: Jackson Browne at Meijer Gardens
Few performers on the American music scene, short of maybe Bruce Springsteen, is more aware and active in social issues as Jackson Browne – and Browne, in fact, was singing songs of social commentary if not outright rebellion when The Boss was still dancing in the dark.
By:This year the Dutton Days festival spills over into Railtown Brewing
Dutton Days kicks off at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast followed by the parade at 10 a.m. Railtown Brewing Co. will be pouring at noon with area bands providing the music.
By:Saugatuck Center for the Arts pulls a few political punches with ‘Capitol Steps’
‘Capitol Steps’ is an equal opportunity party, willing to take stabs and political punches on any group. The popular comedy troupe makes a stop at Saugatuck Center for the Arts July 3.
By:Time to Split, Croatia
Split is a vibrant town on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, which is known for Diocletian’s Palace, a fortress-like structure erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century. Now it’s full of restaurants, shops, cathedrals, hotels, and tourists.
By:‘Shout’ it out: Tears for Fears reschedules its Meijer Gardens concert
After being postponed as the June 6 opener of the Meijer Gardens concert season, Tears for Fears’ sold-out show, is back on the schedule with a new Sept. 26. If you already have tickets for the original show, you already are in. If not, there is still a chance.
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