holiday
CARE Ballet presents "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"
by (careballet)
Submitted 07-08-2016 under
This original ballet, based on Clement C. Moore’s familiar poem and set to traditional holiday music, has become a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition in Grand Rapids. Mischievous mice, dancing stockings, magical toys and Santa with his prancing...
Ride the Rapid for family-friendly Easter events throughout Grand Rapids
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 03-24-2016 under NONPROFITS
The tradition of painting hard-boiled eggs during springtime pre-dates Christianity. And nothing says Easter quite like a good old-fashioned egg hunt! This weekend let The Rapid get you to a number of family-friendly Easter events throughout the...
Vintage charm lights up Jefferson Avenue
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS
Jefferson Avenue is currently decorated with vintage Christmas lights and ornamentation with a nostalgic charm. From Fulton to State Street, trees lining Jefferson Avenue are strung with the large opaque bulb lighting. Lamp posts are adorned with...
EatGR Meetup at Tacos El Cunado
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-03-2014 under
Good food is better when you eat it together. It’s even better when you can eat it for a good cause. Join FoodCircles, EatGR, and Feeding America West Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Tacos El Cunado in Grand Rapids’ Downtown Market....
Uptown Holiday Shop Hop to kick off annual event
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS
On Thursday, December 4 from 4-10 p.m. Uptown businesses will have extended hours featuring sales specials, appetizers, drinks and live entertainment for shoppers. The annual event takes place throughout four business districts including East...
Mob of Santa Clauses to take over Millennium Park, Dec. 6
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 11-26-2014 under NONPROFITS
On Dec. 6, Grand Rapids’ Millennium Park will be overrun by a mob of Santa Clauses, elves and maybe a few reindeer, all in the name of hunger relief and holiday fun. Proceeds from the Go Santa Go 5K run/walk will be donated to Feeding America...
Beerhorst family to host annual Christmas art show
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-25-2014 under NEWS
On December 6 and 7 the Beerhorst home will be open for their annual Christmas Art Show from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This year will feature new work by Brenda and Pearl Beerhorst, both of whom are currently exhibiting at Have Company and Madcap Coffee,...
Wrap Up Holiday Shopping at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes' 3rd Annual Gallery of Gifts
by (Covenant Villag...)
Submitted 11-21-2014 under
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich-- Wrap up your last-minute holiday shopping at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes' 3rd Annual Gallery of Gifts on Thursday, Dec. 18, 6-8:30 p.m. Browse through a colorful and unique collection of art, crafts and collectibles...
Go Santa Go 5K at Millennium Park
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-08-2014 under
On Saturday, Dec. 6, Millennium Park will be taken over by hundreds of Santas, elves and maybe a few reindeer for the Go Santa Go 5K, benefiting Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. All participants will receive hats, beards, or shirts. Awards...
Eastown resident to host annual arts and crafts open house
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS
On December 20 and 21 Sierra Cole will open her Eastown home up to holiday shoppers for her final open house of the holiday season. Cole is a fiber artist that works with wool to create hats and handbags and has recently collaborated with local...