November 8, 2026
Entertainment
If you haven’t stepped into the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library, let me paint a picture of it for you. When you walk up the stone stairs of the gorgeous historical building and step through the wooden doors, you are immediately greeted by just a few of...
WALKER, Mich. — Johnson Park, one of the oldest parks in the Kent County system, now offers more ways to get outside in every season. On Oct. 23, the Kent County Parks Department, the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) and community partners gathered at...
It was 2009. I had only just begun the idea of working a little side hustle recording voice overs and phone messages on a computer in my basement. We'd only been married for 2 years. What you see today? It was at such a stage of infancy that our biggest outreach...
Lived experience is a key to helping others in a time that is difficult. Of those difficult times, and those with lived experience, none could be stronger than what goes through the minds of those who've struggled because of their service in the military and can't...
It wasn’t Sister Rose Elaine’s fault. After all, the four letters identifying her profession as a teacher were “S.S.N.D.”, which stood for “School Sisters of Notre Dame.” She was my second-grade instructor at St. James Catholic Elementary School on the lower West Side...
Have you been looking at your already packed bookshelf recently and thinking, “Hm, I don’t have enough books,” or “I need a longer TBR (to be read) list”? Well, no need to ponder further, because the main branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library is putting on their...
It's been a minute since the days when the morning show began, and Nicole DiDonato was out on the live beat, tracking down the breaking news overnight. She took a route that was out of television working to help the City of Walker with communications and continued on...
Welcome to ArtPrize, the festival that turns Grand Rapids into a city wide art gallery, and it’s back in swing for its 16th year. It’s one of those festivals that can’t be enjoyed for just a weekend, in fact, the city of Grand Rapids holds this exciting festival for...
One of West Michigan's largest events is ready to write a new chapter while chasing history as well Since its inception in 2009, ArtPrize has been an event that not only further solidified Grand Rapids as an entertainment destination, but also a hub for...
When art and purpose collide, miracles happen. Art Prize is just the venue for that. Kate Milligan is an "artist" in so many ways and is going to be displaying the art, of her art, at a new space in Downtown Grand Rapids during Art Prize. Rebel Nell is a shop...
Record collectors and enthusiasts unite, because on Sunday, September 13th from 4 PM - 8 PM The Pyramid Scheme is hosting their Grand Rapids Vinyl Swap: Second Pressing. An event that is completely free and for all ages to attend. It’s the perfect place for building...
If you're seeking a way to make better use of your time, you might abide by the Latin axiom "Carpe Diem," or "Seize the Day." But if you're interested in helping rid Silver Lake near Mears of nuisance fish, you'd be better off subscribing to "Carpe Carp," or "Seize...
