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Boots On The Fence in Kentwood Honors Women Veterans

An outdoor art exhibition in Kentwood will honor women veterans this Veterans Day season, using decorated military boots to tell stories of service, sacrifice, friendship and resilience.

Rescued Farm Animals Take Center Stage at Grand Rapids Gala

Think cowboy boots paired with ballgowns, rhinestones alongside bolo ties, and an evening where the most memorable guests might have four legs.

100 for $100 Sale Offers Affordable, Original Holiday Gifts

Holiday shoppers looking for a unique gift — or a little original art for their own walls — will have plenty to browse at Grand Valley Artists’ 100 for $100 Sale, Nov. 6-7.

The Ultimate Encore: A 336-Year-Old Stradivarius Gets Its Moment in Muskegon

In 1878, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dedicated his Violin Concerto to famed violinist Leopold Auer, who famously rejected the work as “unplayable.”

Recipe: Game Day Dip

Forget picking sides: this is one appetizer everyone can get behind. It's got all the spicy, tangy goodness of classic buffalo chicken dip...

Life, Libations, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Tucked behind Connie’s Cakes in the Kingsley Building is Pursuit of Happiness — a chic cocktail bar with sparkling personality.

It’s All About the Lighting

This past summer I was conscripted into a home remodeling project. Not the knock-down-walls, replace-the-kitchen kind...

Best of Grand Rapids 2027 Voting Has Begun

Okay, Grand Rapids, we are live! It’s time to celebrate everything that makes our city such a great place to live, work, eat, shop and explore.

The Body Electric

About two decades ago, I found myself in a situation that required immediate medical intervention.

Corks & Cuts

It was one of the elegant tables with a beautiful tablecloth that I always admire whenever I walk downtown. So, sitting there, watching all the activity in Holland, felt like a dream come true.

Because Emergencies Don’t Fly South for the Winter

Grand Rapids residents, take note: You may hear outdoor warning sirens at noon on the first Friday of every month, even during the winter.

Breakout Role: Nailed It!

Before Robert Malcolm Cumming was portraying a British musician on screen, he was a kid from West Michigan who never imagined acting could become a career.

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Recipe: Game Day Dip

Forget picking sides: this is one appetizer everyone can get behind. It's got all the spicy, tangy goodness of classic buffalo chicken dip...

Corks & Cuts

It was one of the elegant tables with a beautiful tablecloth that I always admire whenever I walk downtown. So, sitting there, watching all the activity in Holland, felt like a dream come true.

Brunch Meets the Big Easy

New Orleans never misses the opportunity to throw a party — and neither does Sugah Please.

Best Sports Bars in West Michigan for Watching the Lions

Whether you’re cheering on the Lions, following college football or simply in it for the food, drinks and game-day atmosphere, these West Michigan sports bars have the screens, service and scrumptious eats to make every play more exciting.

Because Emergencies Don’t Fly South for the Winter

Grand Rapids residents, take note: You may hear outdoor warning sirens at noon on the first Friday of every month, even during the winter.

Breakout Role: Nailed It!

Before Robert Malcolm Cumming was portraying a British musician on screen, he was a kid from West Michigan who never imagined acting could become a career.

Dragons, Prophecies and an Author Finding her Voice

Lowell native LeAnn Kelley closes the final chapter on her fantasy trilogy — just in time for spooky-season reading.

The Rapid Receives $6 Million to Expand Transit Access

From concerts along the riverfront to sporting events downtown, Grand Rapids’ entertainment scene draws crowds from across West Michigan.

It’s All About the Lighting

This past summer I was conscripted into a home remodeling project. Not the knock-down-walls, replace-the-kitchen kind...

The Body Electric

About two decades ago, I found myself in a situation that required immediate medical intervention.

A Night Out Like No Other

I’ve been to just about every type of Hipster Disco party. You have your signature events, like the annual Halloween and New Year’s Eve parties, where the crew goes all out with space design and décor styling to create an unforgettable experience.

Red, Lace, and the Runway

Who would have guessed that Grand Rapids, Michigan, would find itself becoming a backdrop for some seriously ambitious fashion moments? Yet here we are.

The Ultimate Encore: A 336-Year-Old Stradivarius Gets Its Moment in Muskegon

In 1878, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dedicated his Violin Concerto to famed violinist Leopold Auer, who famously rejected the work as “unplayable.”

Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Halloween Weekend

From haunted hotel tours and family-friendly Halloween parties to drive-in movies, costume contests and Día de los Muertos celebrations, there’s plenty to keep Grand Rapidians busy this Halloween weekend.

Six Things to Do in GR This Weekend

From Halloween-inspired street parties and oddities markets to fall shopping and college basketball, Grand Rapids has plenty on offer this weekend.

The Can’t-Miss Chamber Music Series

So, you fancy yourself a music aficionado? You can identify Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in four notes. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” is in heavy rotation. You may even have a favorite piece by Aaron Copland. Or spent your summers at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Well, then ...