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"God of Carnage" will take the stage at Dog Story Theater this Friday
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 02-08-2017 under NONPROFITS
After 11 year old boys Benjamin and Henry get into a fight on the playground, resulting in one child getting hit in the mouth and losing a few teeth, the four parents meet to discuss the unpleasantness calmly and politely. However, as tempers rise...
Two-day Blue Bridge Music Festival to be a connecting point between visual art and sound
by (carly.schweppe)
Submitted 09-30-2016 under NEWS
The Blue Bridge Music Festival takes place this weekend on the historic blue foot bridge over the Grand River between Fulton and Pearl on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Quinn Mathews, station manager at WYCE and host of GR Live...
Recovery Palooza celebrates tenth anniversary
by (recoveryallieso...)
Submitted 08-30-2016 under NONPROFITS
Celebrating its true tenth anniversary in 2016 is Grand Rapids' own Recovery Palooza. Recovery Palooza is the signature event of local non-profit Recovery Allies of West Michigan. This event is a community celebration and educational...
Streetfair brings fun end to summer in Eastown
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 08-30-2016 under NONPROFITS
With school starting this week or next for families, it can feel like summer is officially coming to a close. Knowing that, the Eastown Community Association and the Eastown Business Association have joined together to once again throw the best...
Polish Festival brings food, music, polka to downtown Grand Rapids
by (Polish Heritage...)
Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Polish Festival 2016 will be held on August 26-28, 2016 at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. Celebrating Polish contributions to society through the centuries, the festival features a historical and cultural booth featuring the "...
Fifth annual jazz festival coming to Rosa Parks Circle
by (GRandJazzFest)
Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
Jazz has been called “the art of expression set to music” and “the great American art form.” Experience the art of jazz in all its forms and genres this weekend, August 20 and 21, at the fifth annual GRandJazzFest presented...
Grand Rapids Zine Fest to showcase work of 60 local self-publishers
by (daniellealexander)
Submitted 07-12-2016 under NEWS
Get ready, writers, artists, self-publishers, and those that love all things handmade…the 4th Annual Grand Rapids Zine Fest (GRZF) is taking place this weekend, and the event is shaping up to be the biggest and best one yet. For those that...
Eastown's Bizarre Bazaar expands, hosts more vendors
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 06-21-2016 under NEWS
Ten thousand guests are expected to fill the streets of Eastown this Saturday for the annual Bizarre Bazaar. Hosted by the Eastown Community Association and the Eastown Business Association, Bizarre Bazaar is a handmade, artisan fair that celebrates...West Michigan Renaissance Festival
by (westmichiganrenfest)
Submitted 05-05-2016 under
Entertainment list:Comedy Variety ShowsJugglingMagic Fire EatingPuppet ShowsFire DancingBelly DancingChamber MusicIrish/Folk MusicRenaissance MusicCommedia Del ArteWeapon Demonstrations and FightsHuman Chess Match Kids activities:Puppet...
Local First Street Party
by (Local First)
Submitted 04-14-2016 under
The Local First Street Party, presented by Founders Brewing Co., is returning for its 13th year. Get ready to dance, eat, drink, listen, and create at this celebration of local food, music, and beer. This year will feature a wide array of talented...