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Wednesday May 16, 2012

Exhibitions

30th Annual Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Fine Arts Exhibition

May 16, 2012 – September 04, 2012
Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Hosted by:
Mary Free Bed Guild
Admission:
FREE

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is hosting its 30th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. Each year, the exhibition focuses on Michigan artists who are physically challenged. Visitors have the opportunity to view their artwork on the walls of the 2nd floor inpatient building. … Read More

Bob Hope: An American Treasure

May 16, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Times:
Monday through Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum
Admission:
Adults $7.00, Children 6-18 $3.00, under 5 free, Seniors $6.00

This traveling exhibit tells the story of Bob Hope's achievements in entertainment, his passion for golf, relationships with the military, and his friendships with a number of U.S. presidents, including President Ford. It includes more than 150 items, including an original… Read More

Chairmania: Fantastic Miniatures

May 16, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Times:
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM
Location:
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Admission:
Free with General Admission of Adults - $8.00 Senior Adults & College Students(W ID) - $7.00 Youth (ages 6-17) - $5.00 Children under 6 – Free

A gift to the Museum from world-renowned design guru George Beylerian, Chairmania will be on display in the Bradford Gallery for a limited time. Billed as “miniatures possessing a monumental presence,” these diminutive chairs invoke a world in which fantasy and… Read More

Spring Classes at Frederik Meijer Gardens

May 16, 2012 – June 25, 2012
Times:
Please check website for schedules
Location:
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Admission:
Varies per class

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is committed to presenting fun, interactive and informative programs about plants, sculpture, the environment and the arts. From summer camps for preschoolers to sculpture lectures and demonstrations, there is a wide variety of… Read More

Thank God For Michigan

May 16, 2012
Times:
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM, Closed Mondays - Closed Sundays from May 27th thru September 2nd.
Location:
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Admission:
Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children (3-17) $3.00, Under 2 Free

 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. While the battles took place in other states, the people of Michigan were deeply involved. Our new exhibit will unveil uniforms, weapons, photographs, letters, and more from the Museum's vast… Read More

Rauschenberg: In Context, At Gemini, and Synapsis Shuffle

May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Times:
Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM Closed Mondays
Location:
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Admission:
College Students (GRAM Members – Free Adults - $8.00 Senior Adults & W ID) - $7.00 Youth (ages 6-17) - $5.00 Children under 6 – Free

One innovative American. Three distinct exhibitions. Examine where Robert Rauschenberg fits in the history of twentieth-century American art through works from GRAM and other Michigan art collections. Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) was one of the most important American artists… Read More

Events

"Traditional Irish Music Session"

May 16, 2012
Times:
Every Wednesday 7:00 PM
Location:
Fenian's Irish Pub

 A Family owned and operated Irish Public House. They have been bringing Ireland to Michigan for over 23 years. The Irish Music Session was started over 14 years ago. Irish Musicians are warmly welcomed! And of course you can enjoy the Irish beer. "Fenian's Irish… Read More

2012 BALLE Business Conference Hosted by Local First

May 16, 2012 – May 18, 2012
Times:
All Day
Location:
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Admission:
Variable

This 10th annual conference will take place May 15-18 in Grand Rapids and will be attended by over 500 entrepreneurs, economic developers, business network leaders, sustainability experts, and local government and community leaders. Themed “Real Prosperity Starts… Read More

2012 Michigan Notable Books Tour

May 16, 2012
Times:
Wednesday Noon to :00 PM
Location:
Cooley Law School
Admission:
Free

Join Cooley Law School for the 2012 Michigan Notable Books program featuring Jack Dempsey, author of Michigan Civil War: A Great and Bloody Sacrifice. The book is available for purchase and signing the day of the event. The event is free and open to the public. For more… Read More

Annual Forest Hills Public Schools Student Exhibit & Recycled Fashion Show

May 16, 2012 – May 18, 2012
Times:
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Location:
Forest Hills Fine Art Center
Admission:
FREE

Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 6-7:30pm Recycled Fashion Show: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 7:30pm-8:30pm

Bar Divani Wine Socials

May 16, 2012
Times:
Every Wednesday 6:30 PM
Location:
Bar Divani
Admission:
$15 - $25

Every Wednesday, with a few holiday exceptions, Bar Divani hosts a wine social. These socials are an opportunity for you to gather with others who share a love of wine, expand (or begin) your wine knowledge and also to taste some varieties you may not otherwise have had the… Read More

Circle Theatre Presents: Cabaret

May 16, 2012 – May 26, 2012
Times:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 5:00 PM
Location:
Aquinas College Performing Arts Center
Admission:
Please check website

The musical "CABARET" is the story of Cliff, an American writer who comes to Berlin at the dawn of the Hitler era. He falls in with the denizens of the decadent Kit Kat Klub, and takes as his roommate the club's former star attraction, Sally Bowles. As he struggles to… Read More

Cowboy Astronomer Planetarium Show

May 16, 2012 – May 26, 2012
Times:
Tuesdays 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Wednesdays Fridays 2:00 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 2:00 PM
Location:
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Admission:
Please check website

Cowboy Astronomer In this cowboy's take on stargazing, we blend modern science with tales of the west, illustrating how we can all make a personal connection to the sky. Grades 5 - 7, 45 minutes

Fulton Street Farmer's Market

May 16, 2012 – December 22, 2012
Times:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Fulton Street Farmer's Market
Admission:
Free

Come to this open air, seasonal farmers market. There will be fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, crafts more. Some vendors start leaving as early as 2:00 PM so get there early for best selection! Market season runs from the first Saturday in May through the last… Read More

G-Wrap with a BOB's Beer or Soda for $6.95

May 16, 2012 – December 26, 2012
Times:
All Day Every Wednesday
Location:
Bobarino's inside The B.O.B.

Voted Grand Rapid's Best Sandwich THE G-WRAP.  Wednesdays At Bobarino's G-Wrap + Beer / Soda $6.95 A great opportunity to sample the greatest sandwich ever created! The G-Wrap Crispy Seared Big B Farms Pulled Pork Spiced Barbeque Sauce Local Andouille Sausage Spicy… Read More

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