Museums

Great Lakes Shipwrecks at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

by Kirsetin Morello January 29, 2013

When the devastating White Hurricane hit in 1913, it overturned ships on four of the five Great Lakes, sunk 19 of them and killed more than 250 people. Although we often associate destruction like this with stormy seas in the Atlantic or Pacific, the power of the Great Lakes is clear at the Grand Rapids [...]

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Grand Rapids Like a Local

by Kirsetin Morello December 26, 2012

Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready to stop celebrating yet! From downtown concerts to dancing at Wealthy Theater, Grand Rapids is a fantastic place to ring in the New Year. Here are just a few of the many ways to welcome 2013 in style: Join the crowd: Hot New Year’s Eve [...]

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Experience AQS with Austy!

by Meagan Francis September 5, 2012

The American Quilter’s Society Show is over for the year, but you can still get a little taste with the newest episode of Austy. Join Austin Langlois as he checks out the art, talks with quilters and finds out more about what makes this event so special. And check out our AQS 2012 blog series [...]

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Grand Rapids on HGTVGardens!

by Meagan Francis August 27, 2012

Recently Grand Rapids-area attractions were featured in two HGTVGardens.com articles by blogger Meagan Francis: Road Trip: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park From its fascinating indoor gardens including a 15,000 square foot conservatory, a Victorian garden and the nation’s most complete collection of carnivorous plants to a magical “please touch” children’s garden that combines nature [...]

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Evening Events During the American Quilting Society Show in Grand Rapids

by Kirsetin Morello August 18, 2012

During the American Quilting Society Show and Contest in Grand Rapids next week, you’ll see award-winning quilts and artistic creations that will impress and inspire you. After you’ve spent the day perusing quilts and filling your brain with ideas for your next quilting project, you can kick back and enjoy the many evening activities—and specials—available [...]

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$44,250 in Quilt Prize Money, How to go from Quilter to Author, and Much, Much, More at the AQS Show in Grand Rapids.

by Kirsetin Morello August 10, 2012

On August 22 – 25, you’ll be able to walk among the deep reds, navy blues, and emerald greens of over 900 beautiful and intricate quilts hanging at DeVos Place Convention Center for the American Quilting Society Show and Contest in Grand Rapids. Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to interview [...]

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Austy, Episode 3: Colbie Caillat Concert at Meijer Gardens

by Meagan Francis August 8, 2012

More Austy! In Episode 3, Experience Grand Rapids intern Austin Langlois takes in the Colbie Caillat concert in the amphitheater at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Looks like it was a great concert – and of course, a beautiful venue.

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Grand Rapids in 48 Hours

by Jill Anderson July 16, 2012

Planning a quick trip to Grand Rapids but aren’t sure where to get started? Here are my suggestions for a 48-hour Grand Rapids getaway: Start your day with brunch at Marie Catribs (open for breakfast M-F 7-11 and Sat 8-12). They don’t take reservations so I would recommend getting there early before things get too [...]

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Thank God for Michigan! At the Grand Rapids Public Museum

by Meagan Francis June 13, 2012

“Thank God for Michigan!” President Abraham Lincoln is reported to have said at the beginning of the Civil War, when Michigan Governor Austin Blair responded quickly to a call for volunteer soldiers – and went above and beyond by securing a loan from the city of Detroit to outfit those soldiers with supplies and provisions. [...]

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What’s Up This Weekend: GLOW, Mayfest Bluegrass Festival, Arts in Ada, Heritage Hill Home Tour

by Jill Anderson May 18, 2012

Spring is such a great time to visit Grand Rapids. The weather is perfect. There is a ton going on. And it stays light so long it is almost like you get an extra day in your weekend. Here is what you can look forward to this weekend.

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