Calder Plaza
Community Updates: Friday, September 1
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-01-2023 under NEWS
State of Emergency for Kent County declared by Kent County Board of Commissioners, Office of the Governor On the evening of August 24, parts of Michigan's lower peninsula experienced severe storms. Around 8:00 p.m., tornado sirens began going off...
Grand Rapids Pride Festival to Celebrate its 35th Year This Weekend
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 06-13-2023 under NONPROFITS
Jazz McKinney, the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, was recently interviewed by Phil Tower for WYCE's Community Connection. In this interview, they discussed the Grand Rapids Pride Center, McKinney's role as...
Hundreds marched to defend DACA recipients in Grand Rapids
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 09-06-2017 under NEWS
Hundreds of Grand Rapidians held a vigil and marched around downtown Grand Rapids Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in response to the Attorney General Jeff Sessions announcement that the Trump administration was going to rescind the Deferred Action for...
Downtown wants ideas for reimagining Calder Plaza
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 06-21-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Have an idea to enhance the too-often uninviting and barren plaza that surrounds Grand Rapids City Hall and the Kent County Administration Building? Well, now is the time to share your idea with the community. After years of casual civic banter...
Early hours: Outdoor venues provide art opportunities beyond official ArtPrize hours
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
There's just not enough time to see all the art: it's a common complaint during ArtPrize season. Whether it's due to a limited schedule or a desire to see more of the work, venturing out to outdoor venues on off hours can help solve this...
City Lights Music Festival aims to entertain with light, sound show
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 07-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
What began as a one-day show with local artists has now evolved into the City Lights Music Festival, a two-day event featuring local, national and international artists. The electronic dance music (EDM) festival will be held at Calder Plaza on July...
Pride Festival to celebrate support for LGBT community
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS
Pride Festival will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with the addition of the Grand Rapids Parade of Pride. Pride Festival will be held on Saturday, June 15 at Calder Plaza. The festival celebrates steps being made forward in the gay community,...
Occupy Grand Rapids; march through downtown to meet at Calder Plaza
by (scott warren)
Submitted 10-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Local artist and activist Scott Warren released video of Occupy Grand Rapids protestors marching through downtown Grand Rapids on their way to Calder Plaza. Approximately 50 demonstrators carried signs and chanted protest slogans expressing their...
Occupy Grand Rapids General Assembly reads the NYC statement (video)
by (scott warren)
Submitted 10-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Video of 10-08-2011 Occupy Grand Rapids general assembly reading of the NYC statement. According to reports on MLive.com there were about 350 attendees present during the early stages of the event.
City Lights Music Festival coming to Calder Plaza
by (samantha.dine)
Submitted 08-10-2011 under NEWS
City Lights Music Festival is coming to Calder Plaza on Saturday August 20. Eight performers will take the stage from 4 p.m.-12 p.m., including Steve Swift, Brandon Hill, Detroit Techno Militia, DJ Godfather, Superdre, Kalendr, Anthony...