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Blake Shelton is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Coming to Soaring Eagle Casino’s outdoor venue this fall is one of country music’s greats: Blake Shelton! He’ll be in concert on September 7 at 8pm at the outdoor venue and you’ll see him perform various hits from his 20 years in the music industry. In his long career, he’s recorded 28 number one singles.
One of America's best brunch spots is right in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Yelp created a list of America's best brunch spots and a café in Grand Rapids took a top spot. Lucys Café in the Creston neighborhood placed 12th in a recent survey on Yelp of the top brunch spots in the nation — and it was the only Michigan restaurant to even place on the list.
Catch a free screening of ‘The Idea of You’ tonight only in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - An acclaimed contemporary love story is hitting the big screen tonight before its Amazon Prime release on Thursday. Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX, 2121 Celebration Dr. NE. is hosting a special screening of ‘The Idea of You’ at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.
Embellish Handbells playing Spring Concert this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Embellish Handbell Ensemble is hosting its spring concert on Sunday, May 5! Today, we have Brenda and part of the ensemble in studio with us. Embellish is hosting an open house for prospective ringers and community on May 7 at 6pm! You can come out and learn more about ringing or partnering with Embellish, and you can stay for a “behind the scenes” look at their normal rehearsal at 7pm. The event will take place at Faith Community Church of West Michigan.
Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to attend the Cherry Festival and will be in Grand Rapids
TRAVERSE CITY & GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Glass will be in session when Mr. Iglesias comes to Michigan this year. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will make two trips to the “Mitten State” in 2024. The actor and comedian has just added Van Andel Arena to his “Don’t...
Grand Rapids Memorial Day parade moved to Saturday, May 25
To make is more convenient for the community James Meeks of the United Veterans Council of Kent County says they are changing the date, time and route for their annual Memorial Day parade in downtown Grand Rapids. “Because people have to go away on Memorial Day we are going to...
Local shop has everything you need for lighting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – From the moment you walk into Bridge Street Electric, you’re taken away by the sheer size of their store and the volume of options they have on display when it comes to all your lighting needs. What you may not know is they also do lighting repairs and restoration; custom light fixtures and they have any shade you could ever want for your lamps.
Residents and visitors voice concerns about possible permit parking program in Grand Rapids neighborhood near John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — City leaders are considering a residential parking permit program for the Southwest Neighborhood near John Ball Zoo. Under the plan, residents would pay $30 a year for a permit and could pay $2 a day for a visitor permit for a limited number of visitors.
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