November 8, 2026
GR Metro
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...
Hey y'all! I am sharing this with you in the hopes that we get better acquainted. Truth is, I have a really hard time talking about myself. REALLY hard time. Like anyone else from Michigan, the idea of bragging...by about 1975, it was made abundantly clear that...
In the world of minor-league sports, it's rare that you see a person lay down in roots the way Dan Hasty has. A native of Sterling Heights, Hasty found his way to the Greater Grand Rapids area in 2015, having been hired as the play-by-play voice of the West Michigan...
Sounding the third alarm. It’s truly a piece I’d rather not be writing. But, I have to because once upon a time, I had this dream of being on the radio. What I dreamed about was one thing. It was an escape into the fantasy world of rock and roll. What I grew into…was...
The new head of the GRPD has been part of the force since 2001, and was promoted to chief following the departure of Eric Winstrom.
It might be crazy to think now, but well over a century ago, the Grand River that cuts right through the heart of downtown Grand Rapids was a rushing, powerful current of whitecaps and waves, with great extravagance. However, thanks to the Industrial Revolution and...
It's gotta cross over. In Muskegon, for 63 years, we've had a radio show called Polka Melodies. Tom Sanocki is the current host of the show and has been at it 30 of those years. Out of nowhere, a small AM radio station that Tom was hosting the show on cut him off...
