Ready to kick off summer with a fun concert that will take you back to your youth? New Kids On the Block and Nelly will be coming to Grand Rapids on May 20 and tickets are on sale now. The concert will be held at the Van Andel Arena and ticket prices range from $29… Read More »
It’s been almost five years since James Taylor has performed in Grand Rapids, but he will be back in town with his All- Star Band on July 14, 2015. Taylor will perform at the Van Andel Arena at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert are already on sale and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster.… Read More »
Grand Rapids has a lot to offer, including numerous attractions and events. If you find yourself in Grand Rapids for business or family reasons or are in need of a vacation or getaway, be sure to check out some of the many thing to do in Grand Rapids. Here are the top 5: The Great Divorce… Read More »
Bicycle accidents happy every day, and most are avoidable. Grand Rapids is hoping to cut down on the amount of bicycle accidents that occur in the area and the is currently conducting an online survey to make cycling safer for everyone. The online survey is available online until April 19th and participants can enter to… Read More »
Guy Bazzani is the company founder and president of Bazzani Building Co, a Grand Rapids building firm ranked among the “best for the world.” Although Bazzani’s company is very successful and popular, he admits that they don’t get every job they bid on. Bazzani Building Co. isn’t the cheapest firm around, but they strive to provide… Read More »
Abraham Lincoln visited Michigan one time during his life. In 1856, Lincoln was just a lawyer visiting Kalamazoo and campaigning for the first Republican presidential candidate. Little did he know that Michigan would play such an important role in his life and legacy. After Lincoln was assassinated, it was two Michigan cousins who helped lead… Read More »
Thought it was a cold and icy winter? A recent space views shows that the amount of ice on the Great Lakes was more than double at this same time last year. The view on April 15, 2014 showed that 62 percent of the lakes were covered by ice. On April 14, 2015 the lakes were… Read More »
When Karl Kruzell entered his whale sculpture in the 2014 ArtPrize competition, he had no idea it would gain such a large fan following. The 1,000 pound whale sculpture has been on display at the Delta College Planetarium in downtown Bay City for several months, but it will soon be taking a trip to the… Read More »
The Saginaw News began photographing historic homes in the 1960s. The collection featured over 70 historic mansions. Unfortunately, many of those mansion are gone or are now dilapidated. Other have changed significantly. Some have been turned into offices, others into apartment. Some have been restored and others have fallen into disrepair. 18 of the homes… Read More »
If you are a jazz lover you won’t want to miss Underground Studio’s third installment of the Live Jazz “Underground Concert Series”, on May 3rd. LaFontsee Galleries is offering a new concert series every Sunday. What better place to enjoy some amazing jazz music than an intimate art gallery. On May 3rd at 3 p.m. The… Read More »
