Text: R. Collins Michigan’s fruit belt is quite famous, from its cherry capital and the surrounding rolling vineyards to the asparagus yield that makes this state the number one asparagus producer in the... Read More
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Text: R. Collins Head out of the house and into the sculpture gardens this summer for fresh experiences with classic, groundbreaking works of art. On June 16, 2020, the Frederik Meijer Gardens &... Read More
Text: Karla Jeltema Beginning five decades ago with “La Grande Vitesse,” often fondly known as “The Calder,” this brilliant work of art became the heart of Grand Rapids, expanding to be the main... Read More
Text: R. Collins Like us, our favorite West Michigan businesses and organizations endeavor forward in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak—many using this spring as an opportunity to create something new. The sheer... Read More
Text: R. Collins Grand Rapids is full of distinctive buildings, from Van Andel Arena’s icy blue, glass exterior and larger-than-life figures on its plaza; to The B.O.B.’s prominent stature on Fulton Street; and... Read More
Text: R. Collins After opening for the 2020 season on April 3rd, Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo will kick off the summer with a unique, internationally travelling exhibition called BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise. Open... Read More
Text: R.J. Weick The sound of a million butterflies in flight is often indescribable. It is a sensory feast, where the soft sound—like the gentle rush of water from a distant waterfall—is paired... Read More
