Frederik Meijer Gardens
Ralston and friends bringing summer to a close at Frederick Meijer Gardens this Tuesday night
by (jtstoner)
Submitted 08-27-2012 under OPINION
Local folk musician Ralston Bowles has been a leading figure in the Tuesday Evening Music Club, a summer concert series at the Frederick Meijer Gardens' 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, since its inception. The event showcases locally grown...
So this is Grand Rapids: Summertime
by (kcaralis)
Submitted 06-15-2012 under VOICES
When I was planning this article I thought I’d explore and try to experience Grand Rapids’ summer. “They’ll have forgotten all these great places in town,” I thought. “They’ll love the reminder!” I...
Exotic and Interesting: Orchid Show on display this weekend
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 01-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Just when you thought January could not be any more grey, cold or unpredictable, the Grand Valley Orchid Society and the Frederik Meijer Gardens offer up a bright breath of beauty with the 14th annual orchid show. The show is held in the Grand Room...
Brilliant Orchids Brighten West Michigan Winter
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 01-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
There are few plants that are as heartbreakingly beautiful as orchids. And few plants are as heartbreaking as an orchid. A nice ordinary orchid from Meijer or a garden store will set you back about $15-$25 and serious orchid collectors consider...