holiday
Mob of Santa Clauses to take over Millennium Park, Dec. 6
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 11-26-2014 under NONPROFITS
On Dec. 6, Grand Rapids’ Millennium Park will be overrun by a mob of Santa Clauses, elves and maybe a few reindeer, all in the name of hunger relief and holiday fun. Proceeds from the Go Santa Go 5K run/walk will be donated to Feeding America...
Beerhorst family to host annual Christmas art show
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS
On December 6 and 7 the Beerhorst home will be open for their annual Christmas Art Show from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This year will feature new work by Brenda and Pearl Beerhorst, both of whom are currently exhibiting at Have Company and Madcap Coffee,...
Wrap Up Holiday Shopping at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes' 3rd Annual Gallery of Gifts
by (Covenant Villag...)
Submitted 11-21-2014 under
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich-- Wrap up your last-minute holiday shopping at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes' 3rd Annual Gallery of Gifts on Thursday, Dec. 18, 6-8:30 p.m. Browse through a colorful and unique collection of art, crafts and collectibles...
Go Santa Go 5K at Millennium Park
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-08-2014 under
On Saturday, Dec. 6, Millennium Park will be taken over by hundreds of Santas, elves and maybe a few reindeer for the Go Santa Go 5K, benefiting Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. All participants will receive hats, beards, or shirts. Awards...
Eastown resident to host annual arts and crafts open house
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS
On December 20 and 21 Sierra Cole will open her Eastown home up to holiday shoppers for her final open house of the holiday season. Cole is a fiber artist that works with wool to create hats and handbags and has recently collaborated with local...
More art, more shopping at Urban Lights event
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
On December 14 from noon until 8 p.m. the Division Avenue corridor businesses will organize a shop hop just in time for the holiday season. If you've missed the Uptown Holiday Shop Hop, the UICA Artists' Holiday Market or the festivities at...
Huggable Holiday Heroes from Younker's benefits local Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-05-2013 under NONPROFITS
This holiday Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth are proud to partner with The Bon-Ton Stores (Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and...
Cast your vote for best window display during Window Wonderland Campaign
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On November 22 Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. launched its Window Wonderland Campaign, an effort that challenges downtown businesses to create unique holiday themed window displays. Collaborating with local shops are students from Kendall College of Art...
First Fridays on Avenue for the Arts offers chance for unique holiday shopping
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On December 6 from 6-10 p.m. galleries along the Division Avenue corridor will be open during evening hours for First Fridays. The event is designed around local artisans with work for sale. Handmade goods, artwork and drink specials will be...
Stones-themed Starlight Six NYE Show planned at Wealthy Theatre
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 10-01-2013 under NONPROFITS
For their 4th annual NYE show at the Wealthy Theatre, The Starlight Six will play two sets of original tunes followed by a long set of hand picked Rolling Stones numbers. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the first set starts at 9 p.m. Wealthy...