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On Saturday, April 25, the Shelley Irwin Fun Run returns to Millennium Park in Grand Rapids, inviting runners, walkers, families, and dogs to a morning celebrating movement, community, and local public media.
Grand Rapids is preparing to welcome a major new cultural landmark to its downtown riverfront, and the celebration will begin with a legendary voice. International superstar and Acrisure Brand Ambassador Lionel Richie will headline the first concert at Acrisure Amphitheater on Friday, May 15, 2026, marking the venue’s official grand opening.
Fans of Pink Floyd will have the opportunity to experience the music of one of rock’s most influential bands live on stage when Brit Floyd brings The Moon, The Wall & Beyond Tour to DeVos Performance Hall on May 19, 2026.
The Getty Drive-In will reopen for the 2026 season on Friday, March 27, marking its 83rd year of operation.
When your buddies tell you “we like you because you’re not like most black people,” should you throw down or lay low? How do you support your transgender kid when their own sibling thinks transgender is a misguided choice? What makes someone an “other,” anyway?
Here in West Michigan, we love beer. Ernie Richards, the brewmaster at Grand Rapids Brewing Co., and his partners Bobby Edgecomb and Alex Hartel get it, and they work their tails off to diversify the menu for craft-beer enthusiasts. But they also know not everyone is into beer. That’s why GRBC is always looking to expand the variety of handcrafted beverages available in the downtown Grand Rapids taproom.
Hello Grand Rapids and allow us to introduce you to Teeq Tequila! Teeq Tequila is a premium tequila brand launched in August 2018 by three Michiganders who have a tremendous passion for tequila and furthering the agave movement.
On par with our incredible summers, fall in West Michigan is tough to beat. Leaf color tours, the warm glow of campfires and the roar of fans watching college football signal the turn of our favorite season. There’s a deep-rooted belief here at New Holland Brewing that life is found in savored moments, which are enhanced by the perfect beer. Every one of our beers captures a flavor, harvest and moment in time that we hope you can taste and appreciate with us.
Grand Rapids VegFest returns on September 22 for its fifth annual celebration of all things vegan. The festival is presented and organized by the local nonprofit organization Plant Based Roots, whose mission is to promote a plant-based diet for health, sustainability, social justice and the animals.
If you own a dog, you’ve probably heard of grooming and its benefits. But you’ve likely also heard stories from friends and others who may not have had the best experience. You may have tried at-home grooming, and it didn’t go so well; or you tried to trim your dog’s nails, and it didn’t go so well; or you tried to cut a matte out, and that didn’t go so well. We are here to help!