Grand Rapids Film Society works to bring indie film to the city

Grand Rapids Film Society works to bring indie film to the city

In Brigsby Bear, starring Kyle Mooney and Mark Hamill, the title of the film is also a children’s TV show produced for an audience of one: a man named James. After the show abruptly ends, changing James’ life, he sets out to finish the story himself.

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Restaurant Week menus available for viewing

It’s back, folks! Restaurant Week menus are now available for viewing at restaurantweekgr.com for the 12-day event.

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The Need to Read: GR Reads satisfies your textual desires

The Need to Read: GR Reads satisfies your textual desires

It’s common knowledge that reading makes you smarter, wiser, sexier, more mysterious and arguably stronger (those hardcovers are heavy). 

Why, you’re reading right now! Just take a look around and see how impressed everyone is. Feel the intrigue, the desire, the respect emanating from their fixed gaze — that’s why Grand Rapids Public Library started GR Reads, its adult summer reading program.

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Hardcore Motherhood: #IMOMSOHARD stars Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley score laughs with honesty

Hardcore Motherhood: #IMOMSOHARD stars Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley score laughs with honesty

If there’s one thing that’s true for moms, it’s that they could all use a good night out. 

Thankfully, comedians/viral video sensations Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley — of the top-trending Web series #IMOMSOHARD — are here to help.

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Happy Cat Café: The Purrfect Addition to West Michigan

Happy Cat Café: The Purrfect Addition to West Michigan

What started in Asia in the mid-90s has now made its way to West Michigan: cat cafés. Happy Cat Café is an innovative new space located on South Division in Grand Rapids. The idea to open a cat café stemmed from a broken leg. Seriously. 

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Beauty and the Beast: Pamper your pet with accessories and grooming

Beauty and the Beast: Pamper your pet with accessories and grooming

This one’s for the pets: When you’re out for walkies, you obviously want to make sure you get noticed and approached. Wearing the latest styles or a snazzy collar means hellos, head scratches and belly rubs, so it’s important to keep up-to-date on your wardrobe. We’ve found some local shops that cater to your canine (and feline) closet. Woof!

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Grand Rapids Public Museum offers free day

Grand Rapids Public Museum offers free day

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is offering free entry from 12 to 5 p.m. on July 16. Explore the fun, hands-on learning opportunities on all three floors by getting transported back to the 19th century streets Grand Rapids or the wildlife of Michigan at the West Michigan Habitat.

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West Michigan Symphony President and CEO to depart

West Michigan Symphony President and CEO to depart

Carla Hill, the president and CEO of Muskegon’s West Michigan Symphony, is stepping down from her position.

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Queens of the Stone Age to play 20 Monroe Live

Queens of the Stone Age to play 20 Monroe Live

Rock fans beware: Queens of the Stone Age will be performing at 20 Monroe Live on September 10th as part of their Villains 2017 World Tour.

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Circa Survive and Of Montreal announced for Pyramid Scheme shows

Circa Survive and Of Montreal announced for Pyramid Scheme shows

Just announced: Rock and post-hardcore group Circa Survive will return to perform at Grand Rapids' The Pyramid Scheme on Aug. 12. Tickets will be on sale at 10 a.m on Friday, June 16.

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RuPaul's Drag Race coming to Grand Rapids

RuPaul's Drag Race coming to Grand Rapids

Devos Performance Hall has just announced it is bringing the war to Grand Rapids — the War on the Catwalk, that is.

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20 Monroe Live announces six new shows

20 Monroe Live announces six new shows

20 Monroe just announced six new shows, one of which features classical/pop artist Ben Folds in Ben Folds Five, who will perform on October, 29. His solo career has seen multiple studio albums, a remix collection, music for film and TV, an all acapella record along with numerous collaborations with a wide spectrum of artists.

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Katy Perry adds Grand Rapids stop to tour

Katy Perry adds Grand Rapids stop to tour

For those of you who may be chained to her rhythm, get excited. This December, pop music sensation Katy Perry will be visiting Van Andel Arena as part of Witness: The Tour.

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Going Underground: The Intersection expands, downward

Going Underground: The Intersection expands, downward

Digging deep into its place within the West Michigan music scene, The Intersection plans to expand its current location by renovating its lower level.

Aiming to start work in the very near future, The Intersection will open two new venue spaces underneath its existing building. The conversion is taking place sometime this summer, with plans to open both new venues by fall.

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