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Brewery Vivant unveils name for new event space, offers exclusive experiences

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Brewery Vivant has officially named its new event space. After gathering votes from customers, neighbors and fans, "The Abbey" emerged as a clear favorite in the naming campaign, with 45% of the community vote. "The Roost" finished second, followed by "Maison Vivant" in third. “We...

Grand Rapids, MI · 20d
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The John Ball Zoo Goes Boo event is in full swing for the month of October

The John Ball Zoo is hosting three weekends' worth of Halloween-theme fun this month to usher in the spooky season. According to Erin Vargo, the John Ball Zoo membership manager, the event is a great way for families to enjoy the conservation work the zoo does by inviting zoo-goers to celebrate Halloween with John Ball's critters, cute and creepy alike.

Grand Rapids, MI · 22d
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MLive

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Hearty sirloin and seafood draw generations to Stable Inn in West Michigan

GRAND HAVEN, MI - The Stable Inn at 1180 W. Olive Road, off northbound U.S.-31, has been serving the community since 1985. Owners Jamie Miller and his wife Holly have a combined 75 years of experience at the restaurant, starting as a line cook and bussing tables in the 90s.

Grand Haven, MI · 24d
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Dutch Winterfest returns to Holland with Dutch dancers taking to the ice

Dutch dancers are trading their wooden shoes for the ice as Dutch Winterfest returns to Holland for its second year this December.

Holland, MI · 22d

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Grand Rapids Locals Swear The City’s Best Wings Come Lemon-Pepper Crispy From This Michigan Spot

Some of the best food in any city hides in the places you would drive right past. In Grand Rapids, one small counter on the northeast side has people driving nearly an hour just to grab a box of wings. Locals call them the best in town, and travelers have...

Grand Rapids, MI · 10-10

MLive

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Fire forced this beloved Grand Rapids Mexican restaurant to close: How it’s surviving

A fire may have shuttered 7 Mares, founded in 1999, but nearly nine months later, customers are back for tacos, quesabirria and viral-worthy egg rolls.

Grand Rapids, MI · 24d

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National 'Christmas In The Round' tour coming to Zeeland

ZEELAND — A lineup of acclaimed national recording artists will bring an intimate acoustic holiday performance to West Michigan this December as part of a 12-city national tour. Presented by Thrive Productions Group and ChildFund, the "Christmas In The Round" tour stops in Zeeland on Saturday, Dec. 5, featuring...

Zeeland, MI · 23d

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The Sweet House: An inside look at Grand Rapids’ history

In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, the Sweet House opened its doors to the public for a guided tour Sunday.

Grand Rapids, MI · 22d

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7 Mares Rebuilds With Food Truck Months After Fire Tore Through Grand Rapids Kitchen

A fire that tore through the roof above the kitchen at 7 Mares forced the beloved Mexican restaurant at 1403 Kalamazoo Ave. SE in Grand Rapids to close in July, but the Santoyo family didn’t wait around for insurance checks to start cooking again. They bought a food truck and parked it in the lot across from their original building, providing the family some income while repairs remain stalled.

Grand Rapids, MI · 22d

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Panera Bread Closing Downtown Grand Rapids Location After 13 Years

Downtown GR says goodbye to another business. After more than 13 years on Monroe Avenue NW, Panera Bread is shutting down.

Grand Rapids, MI · 22d

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‘Care Bear’ and ‘Grizzly Bear’ serve as assistant principal team

Byron Center — After getting to know their new assistant principals, Byron Center High School students came up with nicknames to differentiate between the two. Based on her bubbly personality and the near-permanent smile on her face, Abby LaBarge was deemed the Care Bear and her counterpart Nick Rasmussen, who sometimes has a “resting grumpy face,” is referred to as the Grizzly Bear.

Byron Center, MI · 22d

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ArtPrize culminates in closing ceremony featuring Bryan Cranston

Since 2009, ArtPrize has been a significant part of Grand Rapids culture. Celebrating art, artists and community, ArtPrize has been a staple event for many Michiganders and a significant number of people that travel in from out of state. With nearly a million visitors each year, it’s no surprise this year had a special guest celebrity presenter in attendance for the closing ceremony.

Grand Rapids, MI · 22d

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These Michigan Fried Chicken Spots Have Serious Local Followings

Michigan knows a thing or two about chicken that comes out of a fryer and into a cardboard box. Some of the most loyal crowds in the state line up at places that look small from the street but carry decades of local trust. A few have been frying since...

Michigan · 10-07

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Panera Bread Closing Downtown Grand Rapids Location After 13 Years

Downtown GR says goodbye to another business. After more than 13 years on Monroe Avenue NW, Panera Bread is shutting down.

Grand Rapids, MI · 22d

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It’s Official! Rockford’s Boochie Bar Confirms New Location at Grand Rapids Airport

It's no longer just a rumor. Handcrafted kombucha, vibrant acai bowls, and more fresh foods land at GRR next month.

Grand Rapids, MI · 24d

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The weirdest concert I attended this summer | Opinion

When you think about Rhonda, classically-trained conservatory organist, church musician, and college organ prof, I’ll bet you don’t think Weird Al fan. And that would be fair, I’m really not. I thought for many years that Weird Al Yankovic’s songs were a pretty niche interest. Maybe because growing up, the only kid I knew who admitted he really liked them had pretty niche interests. But a few years ago, I read a long-form article about him (written by a skeptic turned true believe, after attending a concert), and thought, Oh! I might need to go hear this guy live. I wasn’t able to follow up on that impulse at the time and had forgotten it, until I was browsing the summer schedule for the newly completed outdoor Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids back in June, and guess who was on the schedule? Now I know the Weird Al songs that everyone knows, especially the early ones that released when I was in high school, such as Eat It and Like a Surgeon, but until reading that article, I thought he was kind of a joke act, just goofy parody songs. Here’s what I can tell you, after seeing him live:

Grand Rapids, MI · 25d

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The 10-Minute Gutter-Cleaning Trick to Try Before Fall Storms Hit

A little gutter maintenance now can help prevent bigger headaches when winter weather arrives.

Grand Rapids, MI · 24d

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New stairs are going in at Laketown Beach in Allegan County

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Some improvements in the works at a West Michigan beach. Allegan County's Laketown Township is in the process of installing new stairs at Laketown Township beach. In your community: Laketown Township opens new, shared-use path along Blue Star Highway. Township officials said Thursday the stairs...

Allegan County, MI · 25d