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Grand Rapids: An Artful Community

Art matters to Grand Rapids. Especially public art. That affinity is evidenced in the city’s veneration of La Grande Vitesse , a 42-ton steel sculpture by Alexander Calder that graces Calder Plaza in…

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Grand Rapids Murals: Downtown - Center City

Art doesn’t just live in the museums of Grand Rapids, it’s also part of the structure of the city, transforming walls, streets, parking lots, mechanical boxes and other utilitarian elements into…

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Historic Homes

The lumber and furniture industries fueled great fortunes in Grand Rapids during the 19th and early 20th centuries - and many of our historic homes reflect the excess of those lavish times. Heritage…

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Free Music Events

You don’t need to buy a ticket to enjoy great live music in Grand Rapids – various venues around town host free concerts throughout the year. From no-cover-charge bars to outdoor summer festivals…

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Bridges

The rivers that criss-cross Grand Rapids and West Michigan were integral to the region's explosive growth in the 19th century - especially after bridges were built to traverse the waters. Here are a…

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Calder

La Grande Vitesse at Calder Plaza What’s bright red, weighs 42 tons and has been a popular Grand Rapids photo spot for five decades? It’s called La Grande Vitesse – a French phrase that translates to…

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