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The Calkins Law Office: How Grand Rapids’ oldest building stands the test of time
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — This year marks two centuries since the first white settlers came to Grand Rapids. The impact of Louis Campau and those first Grand Rapidians can still be seen across the city, while the few artifacts that remain are tucked into museum displays. All except...
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Holland Museum director selected for new National Leadership Academy
HOLLAND — Holland Museum Executive Director Michelle Stempien has been selected as one of 40 museum leaders nationwide to join the inaugural Museum Leadership Academy, a new executive training program designed to address pressing challenges facing cultural institutions nationwide. The four-and-a-half-day program, running Oct. 5-9 at the Michigan State...
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Triumph Adds More North American Dates to Reunion Tour
Canadian rock band Triumph has added more North American dates to its Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded Tour. The second leg begins Nov. 17 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., and wraps Dec. 19 at Canada Life Place in London, Ontario. April Wine opens every date except Nov. 29 at the Hard Rock Live in Gary, Ind.
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In 1871, Singapore, Michigan, was supplying lumber to fire-stricken Great Lakes cities; by 1875 its mill had moved away and the dunes were moving in
Singapore sent its lumber to cities that burned, then ran short of pine, and watched Lake Michigan's sand slowly creep over what the mill left behind.
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Community-minded principal brings ‘No Scrubs’ attitude to new role
Grand Rapids — Ask new Sibley Elementary Principal Faith Fugit to name her favorite song, a tune that defines her outlook and values, and she’ll barely take a beat before answering: “No Scrubs.”. The TLC hit, a famous dig at those who don’t pull their weight, appeals...
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Can “Poetry Saves Lives?” Festival shares how poetry benefits mental health
Fall in Michigan is one of the most beautiful times of year, filled with amazing events to engage with family and community. One event worth highlighting is the Grand River Poetry Collective‘s free, three-day “Poetry Saves Lives” festival, bringing one of the most beautiful styles of writing to the West Michigan community.
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International Festival of Holland Entertainment Schedule for October 10
The International Festival of Holland brings the world’s art, dance, music, and food to West Michigan on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holland Civic Center. This free, family-friendly event features live entertainment. “This year’s festival entertainment brings music and dance performances that are both interactive and fun for the whole family,” says Esther Fifelski, Human Relations Director. In addition to the Festival Mercado, the Children’s Fiesta and the International Food Trucks, there will be live performances schedule throughout the day. Performance schedule:
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‘Ghosts on the Grand’ turns Grand Rapids into citywide Halloween scavenger hunt
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids is getting some unusual new residents this spooky season — and a few have been lurking around for more than a century. Beginning Friday, Oct. 2, local interactive experience company City Games launched "Ghosts on the Grand," a monthlong, citywide supernatural scavenger hunt that runs through Halloween. The event combines local history, puzzles and mobile challenges to transform the city into an open-air game board.
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Sinatra tribute brings swing-era sounds to Hastings
Time to get dolled up and head for a night on the town to experience the golden age of swing with Ol’ Blue Eyes during the Hastings Performing Arts Center’s presentation of Cincinnati Sinatra at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. “Frank Sinatra made timeless music that people still...
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Riverside Chapel: A monument worth preserving
Walk through Riverside Cemetery and it is natural to think of its history as being recorded on stone. Names, dates and inscriptions on hundreds of monuments tell the stories of the men and women who built Hastings, raised families here, operated its businesses, fought its wars and shaped the community we inherited.
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Whitehall Pumpkinfest to include all-ages carving contest
WHITEHALL, Mich. (WOOD) — During the 30th annual Pumpkinfest event in Whitehall and Montague this Saturday, a local arts organization will be leading a carved pumpkin contest for all ages. The Arts Council of White Lake Nuveen Center's annual pumpkin-carving contest will accept entries from participants of all ages...
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Thrown, Kenny Barron Trio, Jack Droppers, Dumugly heat up October (Photos)
The first full week of October boasted a wide swath of genres, tour stops and local favorites across West Michigan, all covered in photo galleries at Local Spins. Metallic hardcore, jazz, heartland rock, blues, hip hop, alt-rock. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo had it all as the first full week of...
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brings "The Greatest Show on Earth" to Van Andel Arena
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is bringing a re-imagined "Greatest Show on Earth" to Grand Rapids, with no animals and a lineup of daring human performers from around the world. The circus takes over Van Andel Arena, Oct. 29 through Nov. 1. The acts push the limits of what...
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Grand Rapids Public Museum receives out-of-this-world donation
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) has added an out-of-this-world donation to its collections!. As an homage to her Michigan roots, Artemis II Astronaut Christina Koch sent signed photos to GRPM straight from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Koch was born in Grand Rapids and moved around when...
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This artist painted an entire room to trick your eye — and it’s why he won ArtPrize’s $100,000 juried grand prize
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Robert Horvath stood overwhelmed at the ArtPrize awards ceremony, having won the $100,000 juried grand prize for his first-ever entry in the Grand Rapids art competition. The Indianapolis-based art professor spent five years bringing his vision to life: an immersive installation that dazzles the eye...