Color races are very popular, with the Color Run being one of the best. Many people are looking forward to participating in these types of races, but officials in Grand Rapids are warning residents that there may be some races that are scams. The Color 5 Mile race is one of these races. It is… Read More »
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Grand Rapids was recently able to obtain funding for a new program that will help poverty stricken children in the area. The program will offer training and support to teachers and other staff and is designed to encourage academic achievement. The program will start in four schools… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Bryan Adams will be performing at the Van Andel Arena on the “Reckless 30th Anniversary Tour” on July 24, 2015 at 8 p.m. Adams last performed in 2014 and wowed fans with an acoustic performance. Tickets are currently on sale. They are priced at Tickets are $25, $35, $49.50, $75 and $99.50 and can be… Read More »
If you are looking for something fun to do in April, you may want to check out “Lookie Here”, an inspired collection of art that will be sure to have you talking. “Lookie Here” is presented by LaFontsee Galleries and it’s free. Not only will you be able to view a wide variety of artwork,… Read More »
A Grand Rapids Public Museum Event The great lakes regional debut of ‘The Discovery of King Tut’ will be in Grand Rapids on May 16th. Visitors will get to see and experience what it was like for Howard Carter and his team when they discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. There will be over… Read More »
Attendance Continues to Grow Grand Rapids holds what we call ‘Movies in the Park’ which has become summertime staple since its beginning in 2013. ‘Movies in the Park’ just released the event dates for the 2015 season which will occur at dusk two Fridays of each month. Attendance last year was the largest yet and… Read More »
Opening Set for 2016 The West Michigan Grand Rapids-based CWD Real Estate investment has a signed deal with Trader Joe’s East Inc. in Kentwood across from the Centerpointe Mall on 28th street. A 12,500 square foot space has been signed over to Trader Joe’s for the next 10 years who is a subsidiary of Monrovia,… Read More »
