Text: R. Collins Summer is nearly here, which means it’s about time for our favorite local brews and delicacies to hit the road in food-truck-form. Thanks to the Grand Rapids-based organization GR8 Food... Read More
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A series on local Community Supported Agriculture Text: R. Collins Across its 264 acres in western Grand Rapids, including the conservation acquisition of the former Highlands Golf Club, the Blandford Nature Center is... Read More
Text: R. Collins Spring is nearly here and with it, the world-class “Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming” exhibit at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan is... Read More
Text: R. Collins The Saugatuck and Fennville areas of Michigan have become synonymous with soft dune beaches—approximately six of them—sandy forest paths and laid-back mini vacations fit for the snow or summer. Other... Read More
Text: R. Collins A carnivorous plant, Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory, and bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin: The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has been combining sculpture and botanic experiences... Read More
Text: R. Collins Located on the 27th floor of the recently renovated glass tower at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, the new full-service, Spanish-inspired restaurant, MDRD—pronounced “Madrid”—opened to the public... Read More
Text: R. Collins When asked what he enjoys most about the age-old practice of astronomy, David DeBruyn, president of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association says, “I’m tempted to say ‘all of it.’” ... Read More
Text: Karla Jeltema The taste of melt-in-your mouth pastry piled high with powdered sugar is a New Orleans favorite—a beloved French doughnut called a beignet—and is now available at the newly reopened Cafe Mertens... Read More
Text: Karla Jeltema Be prepared to be spellbound as John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan hosts two Wizarding Weekends this fall, enchanting fans of the most famous of wizards, Harry Potter. Come... Read More
Text: R. Collins Contemporary, transformational glass; glass-shaded lamps; intriguing still life paintings, ceramics, and electronics: these are all pieces of current Grand Rapids Art Museum exhibitions that will be available for the viewing... Read More
