grand rapids attractions: Foto Friday - ArtPrize 2010 Winner Grand Rapids Michigan
- 10/15/10 07:46 AM
Foto Friday - ArtPrize 2010 Winner Grand Rapids Michigan
This is the ArtPrize 2010 entry that won the most public votes for first prize of $250,000.
It is a drawing called Cavalry 1921 that took the local artist, Chris Porter, over 800 hours
to complete. Our photo does not do this artwork justice, it really should be seen in person
to appreciate the size and detail.
You still have time to see it before it is gone. It will be showing at the Grand Rapids Art
Museum until the end of the year. This weekend at GRAM is "Centennial Celebration"
and entry fees are … (5 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: Grand Rapids Michigan Summer Concert ~ Great Lakes Irish Music Festival - Aug 22, 2009
- 08/21/09 08:04 AM
Wearing o' the green would be appropriate for attending the
Great Lakes Irish Music Festival held at Fifth Third Ball Park,
this Saturday August 22, 2009 11:00 am - 9:20 pm.
Gates open at 11:00 am and the first entertainment hits the
stage at noon.
Of course there will be Irish food available for purchase, bangers
and beer, for starters, plus other delectable Irish delights.
The musical entertainment will be performed by international acts:
Quinn's School of Irish Dance, Stephen's Green, The Elders,
Brendan Nolan and the Screaming Orphans. Michigan's Fenian's
Players will once again take the stage to regale the crowd … (0 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: East Grand Rapids Michigan Holds Annual Clothesline Art Fair ~ June 20th 2009
- 06/16/09 02:09 PM
From 9 AM to 5 PM, East Grand Rapids Michigan will transform its
Lakeside Park into a feast for the art lover. The annual Reeds Lake
Clothesline Art Festival will be held at John Collins Park and on
Wealthy Street, Saturday, June 20th, 2009.
This juried art fair, run by Grand Valley Artists is a local favorite for
the lakeside venue and the wonderful selection of jewelry, photography,
glass, pottery, painting, watercolors and more. This year the festival
is celebrating their 44th anniversary.
There is public parking in the ramp near the Regatta Plaza, which
is a … (0 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Wednesdays Blues on the Mall ~ Free Outdoor Concerts
- 06/08/09 09:23 AM
Grand Rapids Michigan Blues Wednesday - Rosa Parks Circle
Presented by WLAV FREE Summer Outdoor Blues Concerts on the Mall
in downtown Grand Rapids at Rosa Parks Circle. Some of the best
blues bands performing today will be getting on the stage here
in Grand Rapids.
Get yourself over hump day by listening to the Blues on Wednesdays
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Food & Merchandise Available
June 10, 2009 - Mike Zito
June 17, 2009 - Big James & The Chicago Playboys
June 24, 2009 - Sugar Blue
July 1, 2009 - Harper
July 8, 2009 - Lil' Ed & The … (0 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: If We Have A Free Concert, Will They Come?
- 05/11/09 06:45 AM
Local sponsors have a treat for classic rock fans in Grand Rapids this spring.
June 6th, 2009, Kansas, the legendary rock band will perform at Fifth Third Ball
Park and entry is free, Free, FREE.
They are charging $5 for parking, so get your friends, and car pool!
You won't need a ticket, it is general admission. Gates open at 5 pm, so get
there early to get a good seat.
Good news, they are allowing cameras, binoculars and cell phones.
No video cameras and recording devices.
So come on out to Comstock Park's Fifth Third Ball Park and … (6 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: Antique Road Show Highlights Grand Rapids Michigan
- 04/08/09 10:03 AM
PBS's popular TV show, Antiques Roadshow, will highlight Grand Rapids Michigan
in April. The 2 Grand Rapids shows were filmed last summer in August 2008.
Local airings are scheduled for Monday, April 20th & April 27th, at 8 pm,
but check your local listings for more accurate information for your area.
We are anxious to see what the Roadshow has selected for our Grand Rapids
area, though I think we will see people from all over the state and bordering
states, not just Grand Rapidians bringing their treasures in for evaluation.
Since Grand Rapids was known as "furniture city" during the second … (18 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: Climbing the Fish Ladder in Grand Rapids Michigan
- 04/03/09 04:05 AM
Is it difficult to go home? Ask the salmon that are attempting to reach their
spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Grand River. They have a
Herculean task to get up the fish ladder at the Grand River downtown
Grand Rapids. Joseph E Kinnebrew IV, designed the Fish Ladder Sculpture
that allows the fish to climb the dam at Fourth Street and Front NW.
The Fish Ladder was installed in 1974 and is a favorite spot to watch the
fish return up river in the fall. We have seen the fish so thick that the
ducks can walk … (6 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: White Caps Signal Start of Spring Baseball in Grand Rapids Michigan
- 03/12/09 11:42 AM
The West Michigan White Caps start their summer season with their opening
day on Thursday, April 9th. It isn't that far away and would be a great outing
for Spring Break Week. They have many promotions and specials going on,
so don't delay, if baseball is your passion, get your tickets now.
The match is with South Bend Silver Hawks and there will be a post game
fireworks show sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Atlogas sponsors
Thrifty Thursdays throughout the season, which means $2 beers, $2 Pepsi
products, and 2 hot dogs for , yep, you guessed it - $2.
Big changes … (7 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: Cannonsburg Michigan ~ A Small Community with Big Attractions
- 03/03/09 02:47 AM
Cannonsburg Michigan is a small community northwest of Grand Rapids. It is
included in the Forest Hills School District and has had residential housing
growth in the last ten years. There are many elite homes built in this area
because of the natural scenery, prestigious public school system, and proximity
to downtown Grand Rapids. The small village of Cannonsburg has a long history,
as evidenced by the historic buildings which comprise the commercial hub of
the village today.
First, and our personal favorite, is The HoneyCreek Inn, pictured above. We
have been enjoying the casual atmosphere and the wonderful … (0 comments)
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grand rapids attractions: Lions, Wallabies, and Stingrays, Oh My!! John Ball Zoo ~ Grand Rapids MI
- 06/28/08 04:48 PM
Summer wouldn't be complete without a trip to the zoo.
The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids MI has over 1100 animals
from all over the world and the more common animals found
in our area. Lions, Wallabies, Stingrays, Frogs, and Budgies
are the new "Stars" at the John Ball Zoo this season in
Grand Rapids, MI. If you haven't been to the zoo lately, you
should pack up your friends and family and go take a look at
all the new improvements that have been made over at the zoo.
It isn't the same place that we visited as children.
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