2018 Lions 11 A-2 District Conference

April 5-8, 2018

Grand Rapids is pulling out all the stops to assure an incredible meeting experience!

Hotel Accommodations

The Doubletree by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport is the location for your 2018 Conference. Call the hotel today at (616) 957-0100 to reserve your hotel room.

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5 Reasons Why You Need to Attend Cider Week GR

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Culture Pass GR: Your Ticket to Grand Rapids’ Top Attractions

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New Downtown Grand Rapids Restaurants for Foodies & Friends

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5 Grand Rapids Breweries Focused on Sustainability & Community

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Grand Rapids' Retail Shops That Focus on Sustainability

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Listen Local: More Grand Rapids-Produced Podcasts

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GR Art Scene Forges Relationships with Noted Artists

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Grand Rapids Film Festival Packs Content from Around the Globe into One Animated Weekend

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Grand Rapids Breweries with Interesting History and Historic Features

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Sweetness! A Local's Guide to Finding that Sugar Fix in Grand Rapids

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Artful Spring Break Ideas for the Whole Family

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More Grand Rapids Running Groups for Locals and Visitors Alike

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In with the “New”: 9 Local GR Shops to Help Refresh Your Home

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Irish Pubs of Grand Rapids

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Guide to Cooking with Beer

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New Exhibit Features The Great Lakes at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

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Four Surprising Locations That Pair Yoga and Craft Beverages

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Use the New Brewsader® App to Explore Grand Rapids' Craft Breweries

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LaughFest Brings the Power of Laughter to Grand Rapids

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Quintessential Beers that Make Grand Rapids Special

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Grand Rapids Places that are Great for Date Night

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Check Out These Black-Owned Restaurants in Grand Rapids

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Guide to Pairing Beer with Food

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Fun Places to Go Bowling in Grand Rapids

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Get to Know Grand Rapids With These Locally-Produced Podcasts

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What’s on Tap for Beer Month GR

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Late Night Bites: A Local’s Guide to Eating Out after 10PM in Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids Breweries That Pair Beer With Games and Activities

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Grand Rapids Running Groups That Will Help You Maintain Your Fitness Goals

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Grand Rapids becomes a fatbike-friendly community

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Snowshoeing in the Grand Rapids Area: Explore a Winter Wonderland

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with These Events in West Michigan

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Seven Grand Rapids Breweries with Excellent Live Music

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18 Grand Rapids Resolutions for 2018

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Exhibitions to See with the Whole Family During the Holidays

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Where to Buy the Best Wine for the Holidays (or Any Occasion) in Grand Rapids

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The Local's Guide to Holiday Lights in Grand Rapids

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Local's Guide to Cozy Brunch Spots in Grand Rapids

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9 Grand Rapids Alternatives to Big Box Shops

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12 Fun and Educational Winter Break Activities for All Ages

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5 Grand Rapids Area Breweries That Are Kid Friendly

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Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Offers Sensory-Friendly Play Environment

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Grand Rapids' Live Music Scene: Northeast Side

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Find Handmade Gifts at These Grand Rapids' Artisan Shops

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Grand Rapids Restaurants with Surprising Vegan Options

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Step Back in Time with Historical Grand Rapids Buildings

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Toast to Local Spirits with Cocktail Week GR

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Bike Grand Rapids: West Side to Uptown and Back Again

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Break a Mental Sweat with Grand Rapids Trivia Nights

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5 Places to Tap into Grand Rapids’ Craft Cider Scene

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Check out what's happening in Grand Rapids!

Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming

Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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Griffins Calder Cup Finals *Game 3

Apr 25, 2018

Location: Grand Rapids Griffins

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Griffins Calder Cup Finals *Game 4 (If Necessary)

Apr 26, 2018

Location: Grand Rapids Griffins

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Griffins Calder Cup Finals *Game 5 (If Necessary)

Apr 30, 2018

Location: Grand Rapids Griffins

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Stars On Ice

May 4, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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The Happy Prince, & Other Wilde Tales

May 4 - May 12, 2018

Location: Peter Martin Wege Theatre

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Tulip Time

May 5 - May 13, 2018

Location: Tulip Time Festival, Inc.

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Tony Bennett In Concert

May 8, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Brantley Gilbert: Featuring Aaron Lewis & Josh Phillips

May 11, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Fifth Third River Bank Run

May 12, 2018

Location: Fifth Third River Bank Run (May)

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Michigan All State Bonsai Show

May 12 - May 13, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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Grand Rapids Cider Week

May 13 - May 19, 2018

Location: Various Locations

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3rd Annual Barley, BBQ & Beats in Grand Rapids

May 19, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Cider Week Grand Rapids Gillett Bridge Festival

May 19, 2018

Location: Gillett Bridge

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Steve Martin & Martin Short

May 20, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Trixie Mattel

May 21, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Tedeschi Trucks Band

May 30, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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INCUBUS *SOLD OUT*

May 31, 2018

Location: 20 Monroe Live

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Festival of the Arts

Jun 1 - Jun 3, 2018

Location: Festival of the Arts

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B-93 Birthday Bash

Jun 2, 2018

Location: Fifth Third Ballpark - Home of the West Michigan Whitecaps

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Gladys Knight

Jun 3, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: The Decemberists

Jun 4, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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The King and I

Jun 5 - Jun 10, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Jackson Browne

Jun 6, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Soul 2 Soul World Tour

Jun 7, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: The B-52s

Jun 8, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Fitz and the Tantrums

Jun 10, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Grand Rapids Triathlon

Jun 10, 2018

Location: Ada Township Park

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Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

Jun 11 - Jun 17, 2018

Location: Blythefield Country Club

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Brandi Carlile

Jun 13, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic

Jun 15 - Jun 16, 2018

Location: Blythefield Country Club

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Founders Fest 2018 - A Celebration of Beer and Music

Jun 16, 2018

Location: Founders Brewing Company

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Grand Rapids Pride Festival

Jun 16, 2018

Location: Calder Plaza

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Alison Krauss

Jun 17, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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WWE RAW

Jun 18, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Seal

Jun 20, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Summer Games 2018

Jun 22 - Jun 24, 2018

Location: Fifth Third Ballpark - Home of the West Michigan Whitecaps

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Third Day

Jun 22, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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MSU Gran Fondo

Jun 23, 2018

Location: 20 Monroe Ave. NW

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Old Crow Medicine Show

Jun 25, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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James Taylor & His All-Star Band with special guest Bonnie Raitt and Band

Jun 25, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Herbie Hancock

Jun 27, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Blondie

Jun 29, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Kesha

Jul 6, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Amway Family Fireworks

Jul 7, 2018

Location: Ah-Nab-Awen Park

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Michael Franti & Spearhead

Jul 8, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Patti LaBelle

Jul 13, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train

Jul 15, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: The Temptations & The Four Tops

Jul 15, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Johnny Mathis

Jul 18, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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