holidays
Coming together, welcoming all: Interfaith gathering of healing, hope
by (Kaufman Interfaith)
Submitted 11-15-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Every year in Grand Rapids, our interfaith community gathers at Thanksgiving time in a spirit of expressing gratitude and unity through our diversity. While a secular holiday, each tradition brings a rich perspective to the theme, which this year is...
22nd annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World highlights some of the world's most cherished folklore
by (Meijer Gardens)
Submitted 11-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
Experience the magic of the holidays at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with the annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition on display from November 22 through January 8, 2017. Visitors from all over the world...Grand Rapids Symphony's Holiday Pops
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under
Bring on the holiday cheer this season beginning on December 1 with the Grand Rapids Symphony! This GR Pops tradition features beloved seasonal favorites with the Symphony Chorus and Youth chorus plus a holiday sing-along, Santa, and Handel's...Grand Rapids Symphony & MercyMe
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under
Hear the Grammy-nominated, Christian supergroup MercyMe perform live along side your Grand Rapids Pops and conductor John Varineau on November 29 at 7:30 pm. With 8 albums under their belts and over 14 years on the road, the guys of MercyMe will...
Terra GR supports hunger relief during the holidays
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 11-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
Terra GR is running a month-and-a-half-long food and fund drive for Feeding America West Michigan, starting Sunday. Restaurant patrons are encouraged to donate money or nonperishable foods for the hunger-relief organization when they visit. Terra GR...Holiday Pops Spectacular
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 09-16-2015 under
This fun pre-concert event precedes the Fox Motors Pops Series Holiday Pops matinee on Saturday, December 5. Families can enjoy festive treats, games, crafts, activities, caroling, family photos, an instrument petting zoo and so much more.
Food Bank asks community to remember hungry during holidays
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
With only a few weeks left in what will be its second record-setting year in a row, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank is asking the community to remember families in need this holiday season. “It’s painful to think that our...Small Business Saturday at the Market
by (Suydamsa)
Submitted 11-07-2014 under
This Small Business Saturday, do your shopping at the Downtown Market! We have 20+ vendors to choose from. OR pick up a Grand Rapids Downtown Market gift certificate which may be redeemed at any of our 20+ indoor artisan food merchants. Giving...Thanksgiving Remix
by (Suydamsa)
Submitted 11-07-2014 under
Thanksgiving is next week, and we're here to help with last-minute planning! Whether you need ideas to make the classic dishes fresh again, or you're looking for new flavors to spice things up, Chef Jacob will share some tips. Learn...Meat with Montello’s: Feeding Your Crowd for the Holidays
by (Suydamsa)
Submitted 11-07-2014 under
Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer Montello-style! Come join the Larsons as we taste our way through several center-of-the-table meat ideas to share with family and friends this holiday season. Know your cuts of meat, and how to cook them! Let...