Post Tagged with: "West Michigan"

Ada Park Crabapple Blooms, Sensory Overload

A couple of days ago I saw on facebook that Betsy Ratsch, from Betsy Ratsch Pottery, had commented on the amazing crabapple blooms in Ada Park on Buttrick. I decided to blast on over there and see what all the commotion was about and was sure glad I did. First off, there was this wonderful [...]

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Downtown Market Freshens up Grand Rapids

Opening this summer, the Downtown Market of Grand Rapids will be a year-round center for tantalizing aromas, juicy produce, and liberating experiences. This will change the way Grand Rapidians live.  Local farmers and chefs are coming together in a big way: a three-story, 138,000-square-foot way. According to a study conducted [...]

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Sleepy Little Town…

Several weeks ago while at a professional organization luncheon, I heard Grand Rapids native Brian Weaver refer to Grand Rapids as “our sleepy little town.” At first I was a bit stunned.  With the recent memories of Rob Bliss events, downtown revitalization, and our world renowned Art Prize, “sleepy” is [...]

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Grand Rapids Flooding 2013

ADA FLOODING 2013 UPDATE: 4/19/13, evening… downtown Ada is starting to flood. Ada Drive is now impassable. The river is clearly higher than it was just a few hours ago. LOWELL FLOODING 2013 UPDATE 4/19/13 GRAND RAPIDS FLOODING 2013 4/18/13 Because of the flooding in Grand Rapids I spent my afternoon and evening exploring the [...]

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ArtPrize 2013, Remembering Chinese Lantern Launch 2012

I’m looking forward to ArtPrize this year. I have a great piece to enter, was mesmerized by the Chinese Lantern Launch in 2012 and Time Magazine listed Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize as a top five festive event that people won’t want to miss in 2013. All in all, after two years of sitting on the sidelines, I’m [...]

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Exploring Asylum Lake Preserve

As warm weather pays a visit and entertains staying, a trip to Western Michigan University’s Asylum Lake Preserve is a must. Leash up your dog or grab your bike and head over to explore 274 beautiful acres. The large expanse sits on the West fork of the Portage Creek Watershed, [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day across Michigan

In its 43rd year this year, Earth Day is celebrated in almost 200 countries.   Celebrated on April 22nd every year, Earth Day was created as a global day of observation towards supporting and preserving the environment.  On this day, we are reminded of the damage being done to our planet, and what we can do [...]

Celebrate Earth Day across Michigan is an article from: A Healthier Michigan

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The Intersection

Located in Downtown Grand Rapids, The Intersection has been providing West Michigan with the best local and national live music and entertainment for over 40 years. The comfortable atmosphere at The Intersection is like no other place in West Michigan. It is a place where you can enjoy a drink during Happy Hour, an intimate [...]

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