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West Michigan Jazz Society moves free concerts from zoo to Ah-Nab-Awen Park
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS
Jazz in the Park, formerly Jazz at the Zoo, begins at Ah-Nab-Awen Park this summer on June 8. The yearly concert series is presented by the West Michigan Jazz Society. The jazz society has produced free jazz concerts in Grand Rapids for 14 years,...
Movies in the Park begins June 5 with E.T.
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS
Movies in the Park begins this Friday June 5 with E.T. at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. Started as a community idea in 2013, Movies in the Park has quickly become a signature event in downtown Grand Rapids. "Film titles for Movies in the Park is crowd-...
Local First Street Party to celebrate local businesses for 12th year Saturday
by (Local First)
Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS
Local First will hold their 12th annual Street Party, presented by Founders Brewing Company, on Saturday, June 6 outside Bistro Bella Vita from 3 p.m. to midnight. In addition to a long and varied music set, there will also be Founders beer, local...
Outdoor Farmers Market works to increase neighborhood accessibility to fresh produce
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 05-19-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market opens the Outdoor Farmers Market for the third season this Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. when approximately 35 farmers and fresh food artisans will open their stands in the Outdoor Market Shed. The opening will be...
Vintage Street Market returns to Downtown Market for second year
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 05-05-2015 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is bringing back the popular Vintage Street Market for a second season starting on Mother’s Day, May 10, and continuing the second Sunday of each month. The Vintage Street Market takes place in the Outdoor...
GoSite celebrates Grand Opening
by (GoSite)
Submitted 04-28-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The GoSite Information Sharing Space, a 21st century welcome center for locals and tourists alike, celebrated its official ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, followed by an all day Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2015. The...
GRandJazzFest
by (Molly Klimas)
Submitted 04-20-2015 under
GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation is West Michigan’s only free, weekend-long jazz festival! The 4th annual festival is Aug. 15 and 16, 2015, at Rosa Parks Circle, a central location in the heart of downtown Grand...
GRandJazzFest
by (Molly Klimas)
Submitted 04-20-2015 under
GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation is West Michigan’s only free, weekend-long jazz festival! The 4th annual festival is Aug. 15 and 16, 2015, at Rosa Parks Circle, a central location in the heart of downtown Grand...
WMU - Grand Rapids Open House
by (wmugr)
Submitted 04-14-2015 under
A degree from Western Michigan University can open up a world of possibilities for you. Join us at our open house, where advisors, faculty and staff will answer all of your questions about any of the bachelor’s degrees and master’s...
Entrepreneurs encouraged to collaborate, experiment in Incubator Kitchen
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 04-14-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Entrepreneurs and small businesses are redefining West Michigan’s economy. With the rise of venture capital funds, business accelerators and shared workspaces, an entrepreneur can find financing, get advice and have a location to start any...