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Time to pARTy

Writing WOTS on the week of artprize is sort of like trying to make a ripple in the ocean during a tsunami.With that being said there simply is NO reason for not getting out into the city this...

Oops here we go again.

Why hello fellow Grand Rapids folk,Fall is here. You can tell because there is a dramatic, intense spike in weekend events… in fact there is SO MUCH going on over the next few weeks that you might as...

Doozey of a week-end

Wowzers Folks!Can I just say this is one of the best weekend line ups I have seen in a while?…. So exciting! The mash up between the cultural festivals sweet shows (bands galore) and a whole mash up...

short, sweet and satisfying

Git up Already!This weekend there are a few cannot miss events! So here is a quick and dirty throw down list for those who want to get out and about GR style. The list is short, sweet and satisfying....

Wonderfully-full

Ola! This weekend feels very mid summer…. School is creeping up but there is still time to get some fantastic lake and event time in before the season is kaput (or before Artprize begins!) Here are a...

in 1-2-3-4-5

This week we are throwing down the Top (1-2-3-4-5) five weekend essentials: 1. Recently got to check out the Kent County String Band and not only were they eye catching (gentlemanly dress each...

Summer Full Out

The sun has unleashed its full summer fury which has been pretty awesome. The heat, the swelter, the humidity, isn’t it lovely? This is what we Michigander long for during each and every one of those...

Ka-Boom!

Fireworks, the Avenue for the Arts Market, 5 great arts shows (openings every day this weekend) two cd release parties, some underground scene and absolutely sultry summer weather Hells-yes! Does it...

Yippie-ki-yeahoo!

Since I just got done loading up all of my pictures from June I had the harsh realization that 1/3 of summer is OVER! (small panic) and frankly while it has been chock full of Grand Rapids...

Kick it up a notch….

Last night I had the distinct honor of moderating a panel for Rapid Growth. The panelists and crowd were totally interesting covering some pretty heavy arts/economic topics and the general vibe...

Kites, Studio visits and The Midwest Fest invasion.

Hello Folks! Bored? (Doubt it!) Looking for something to do…(Maybe?) Here is the weekend round up jam packed with so many cool events it is hard to choose. From great community volunteering...

Here there and everywhere.

Hello Stay-cation-ers. You know how when you are planning a vacation and you spend a whole lot of time trying to figure out where to go, what to do, what sites to see and what the hottest...

For life, love and the pursuit of the ever elusive rutabaga.

Here is Word on the Street for March 24, 2010 WEDNESDAY!Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm, Bar Divani hosts a wine social. These socials are a gathering of people who share a love of wine, expand (or...

Moving and Shakin'.... All over Town...

Weekends are for the fun of it… for the joy… for chillin… and for…busting a move? Seriously, this weekend there are TONS of dance related events I didn’t event nic the iceberg of dance so if...

Getting ready to sing along! WOTS

Hello Michiganders! Time is slipping by and the weekend is rushing in! We have a heavy handful of events for the weekend so let’s get ready to rumble! Here it is, Word on the Street...

Celebratin’ all the Ladies…WOTS

Have you picked up your monthlys yet? Both Revue and On-the-Town have a superwomen theme this month…which reminded me that it is women’s history month. There are a few events here and there that...

Dance Baby Dance, Word on the Street

Dance Baby Dance! Hi Guys and Gals This week has been steller. I just keep bumping into awesomeness and people who are excited, and getting involved, and frankly it makes my heart WARM. I...

Music and LOVE are in the air….

Heeeeyyy-o! It is almost the weekend and things are bumping. Flowers and sweets are flying off the shelves everywhere and reservations are being made for nibbling and nookie. I fully embrace a...

Art Work, Football and enchiladas! Word on the Street February 5

Hey hey hey! Did you know the Super bowl is this weekend!? How did that happen!? I have to admit, I am not a sports fan, but once a year… on Superbowl… I resign myself to watching a single sporting...

On the Cheap!

I know this time of year can be tight SO this weekend there are a bunch of SUPER cheap options (mostly 6$ and under!) and a whole bunch of freebies! If you are going to splurge I suggest the Ballet,...

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