grand rapids: The Summer Calendar Is Filling Quickly!
- 04/27/09 03:45 AM
Wow! We are just starting to experience our first 70 degree days and already the summer calendar is beginning to look a little crowded with outstanding entertainment choices. Meijer Gardens will open their outdoor concert series June 10 with the Derek Trucks Band. The series continues through August 23 with performances by the Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett & his large band, The Doobie Brothers and more. If you've not attended a concert at the Gardens, you've missed a fabulous outdoor venue. Here is the complete schedule and ticket info: http://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/summer_concert_schedule.php The Grand Rapids Symphony kicks off Picnic Pops with Celebrate America on (2 comments)
grand rapids: World's Largest Art Prize Coming To Grand Rapids!
- 04/23/09 10:25 AM
The largest art prize in the world will be awarded in Grand Rapids, MI on October 8th, 2009. ArtPrize which will begin on September 23rd promises to be one of the most exciting events we've ever seen. The brain child of Rick DeVos, ArtPrize was announced this morning and will offer the winner $250,000. Each finalist will receive $7,000. For 2 1/2 weeks artists from around the world are invited to display their works throughout the downtown area in public places and private galleries. The public will decide the winner via the internet or text messaging their votes. Each finalist will receive (3 comments)
grand rapids: What a wonderful day in the neighborhood!
- 04/15/09 03:09 PM
Wow! Spring is back. What a welcome change from yesterday. The flowers are starting to pop in Heritage Hill and slowly the neighborhood is greening up. We decided to walk down to the Cottage Bar, a must stop for residents of Heritage Hill at the corner of LaGrave and Fulton, for a Cottage Burger and fries. As usual the place was packed and the food was great. The Cottage Bar has been a gathering place since 1927 and has a warm spot in my heart. When I first came to Grand Rapids in 1968 as a radio news reporter, I was introduced (3 comments)
grand rapids: Heritage Hill Historic District
- 11/18/08 08:55 AM
Within walking distance of dowtown Grand Rapids is one of the nation's largest residential historic districts. Heritage Hill. 1,300 homes representing over 60 distinct architectural styles. Dating back to 1848, these were the homes of the Who's Who of Grand Rapids history. Lumber barons, prominent merchants, the founders of Grand Rapid's furniture industry and politicians who left their imprint in history lived here. Senator Arthur Vandenberg lived around the block from our house. President Jerry Ford grew up in the neighborhood and later bought a house on top of the hill where he and Betty lived for a time. Today, we are still an (6 comments)
grand rapids: Welcome to Grand Rapids Downtown Living
- 11/17/08 12:07 PM
Welcome to Grand Rapids, Michigan Downtown Living. If you are considering relocating here, we intend to shamlessly brag about our community in the hope that you'll decide to join us. If you already live in the metro area, we hope to entice you back downtown to experience the exciting re birth of your downtown. I'm John. The smarter, prettier half of this team is Betsy. Together we are Westman Realty. Betsy started the company 25 years ago and I am the newbie having been on board for 15 years. Time flies when you are having fun! Grand Rapids is home to a world (11 comments)