Grand Rapids Newsletter October 16 - 23
Good Morning Grand Rapids!
The number of Halloween events going on around GR is almost ridiculous, but the good news is you can take a break and catch Kamala in West Michigan on Friday. And, after you catch Kamala, you can get dinner at the new Mines restaurant and then laugh your face off at the Improv festival at 8pm. Magical little friday.
Let’s get into it! 🍁
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📰 This Week’s Grand Stories
🗳️ Kamala in GR: Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to campaign in Grand Rapids this Friday, October 18th
🏰 $800 Million - Approved!: The GR DDA has approved an $800 million dollar incentive plan at the site of the old Charley’s Crab (that was the spot of my first-ever fancy date)
🤸♀️ A Sensory Friendly Gym: We Rock the Spectrum, opened this past weekend to welcome children on the spectrum to a sensory friendly environment
Mines Gets A New Restaurant! A new year-round restaurant and events center, the Gypsum Grill & Events Center, has opened at the Mines Golf Course.
West Michigan Meteor: Did you see the meteor that was caught on camera in a West Michigan backyard?
Courtesy of MLiveSocial on Reddit
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🎵 Shows & Concerts -
🤡 A World Record Attempt: The Ringling brothers are coming to Van Andel from Oct 25th to 27th and are attempting to break a new world record with one of their acts!
Improv Festival - If you like to laugh, then check out the Grand Rapids Improv festival which starts on October 17th
🧛 Blade: Bide your time for the much-anticipated Blade remake with a special screening of the cult Marvel classic starring Wesley Snipes at the Wealthy Theatre on October 16.
🎸 Neko Case: Americana legend Neko Case plays GLC Live on October 17. $79
May Erlewine: Big Rapids folk artist May Erlewine is coming to the Wealthy Theatre on October 17. 8 PM $30 advance/$35 Day of Show
👩🎤 Lindsay Lou: Singer/songwriter Lindsay Lou is coming to the Pyramid Scheme on October 17. $18
📽️ Organ Concert Series: Silent Film with Organist Dennis Scott: Experience movies like they did in the Roaring Twenties at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on October 18 and 19 with a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s silent film The Lodger: The Story of a London Fog with organ accompaniment by Dennis Scott. October 18 7 PM, October 19 2 PM $20, $16 for members.
⏺️ Club 90's Present Pink Pony Club: Chappell Roan Night: Here’s your chance to get your Chappell Roan recharge following her recent festival cancelations, with DJs playing all your favorite hits at the Pink Pony Club on October 18.
🤠 Cowboy Bebop Live! Hey Space Cowboy! On October 19, come to GLC Live to hear a 14-piece combo perform the music of Cowboy Bebop live. 8 PM/$48 - $94.40
👿Demon Hunter: Demon Hunter are bringing their metalcore concept album to Elevation on October 19.
🔮 Amaze & Amuse: A Modern Day Magic Show with special gues Steve Cabe: Come for the magic, stay for the music, with your special guest host Steve Cabe. Wealthy Theatre October 20 Early Show - 6pm doors/ 6:30pm Show Late Show - 8pm doors/ 8:30 Show $30
😴 A Nightmare on Elm Street: Gear up for the big day with Wes Craven’s terrifying classic at Wealthy Theatre on October 23. $8 Doors 7/Show 8
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(courtesy of reddit user Mandy-Lynn-)
🎃 Family & Halloween Fun
🌽Abandoned Acres Farm: One of Western Michigan’s scariest haunted attractions is open now!
🎃 Open Projector Night: Halloween Edition: Independent Michigan filmmakers will take over the projector for the Halloween edition of Open Projector Night. Wealthy Theatre October 17 7 PM $8.
🐘Zoo Goes Boo: There will be cute, spooky animals and twisted treats galore at the John Ball Zoo on October 18 - 20.
🔮 Hocus Pocus Pop-Up Market: Harbor Life Church is hosting a Halloween pop-up market featuring over 25 vendors, music, giveaways, and more. There will even be a bouncy house! October 19 12 PM - 4 PM.
Trunk-or-Treat: Come to Green Crown Real Estate for an evening of free trunk-or-treating on October 19 from 6 - 7:30 PM.
The Pumpkin Walk is Back: On Oct 26-28, come see over 600 carved and lit pumpkins as you walk the .2 mile trail. Afterwards, enjoy a snack, take pictures, make new friends and enjoy live music. Note: This event gets BUSY - recommend going on Thursday night for less of a crowd.
🎃 Michigan Adventure’s Halloween Event: Michigan Adventure’s Halloween Event will be going on all month.
🍎 Fun Fact
Grand Rapids Mighty Wurlitzer was built in 1928.
🏀 Sports & Hobbies-
🍂 Fall Fest at Wise Men Distillery: Celebrate the fall with day of pumpkin bowling, giant pumpkin checkers, and a donut paired with a special cocktail. Wise Men Distillery, October 19, 3 - 10 PM.
🍺 East Grand Rapids Harvest and Beer Festival: Enjoy the fruits of the year’s labor at this year’s East Grand Rapids Harvest and Beer Festival at Gaslight Village on October 19. Free admission.
📚️ Spooky Book Fair w/ Books & Mortar: Books & Mortars are bringing spooky back with their updated take on the Scholastic book fair. Speciation Cellars, October 19, free.
🍕 Walking Food Tour - Downtown Grand Rapids: On October 19, you’ll have a chance to explore Grand Rapids’ mouth watering cuisine guided by a knowledgeable tour guide. 11:30 AM - 2 PM $65.
🏃 Grand Rapids Marathon 2024: It’s finally time for the main event! On October 20, runners will make their way through beautiful downtown Grand Rapids into the autumnal glory of Millennium Park. $45 - $330
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😎 Ongoing Stuff That’s Pretty Cool
This “Michigan Bundle” for Cedar Point is STILL a GREAT DEAL.
On Fridays, Rebounderz Park is hosting their Parents Night series, where parents can enjoy a night on the town with a night of fun and affordable childcare.
Ada Village Farmers Markets are running from October 1 - October 29.
Apple Season on West Michigan’s Fruit Ridge is taking place from October 1 - October 31.
🎵 Music
Pyramid Scheme, as usual, has a show every night this upcoming week. Tickets are typically $10 and many of the shows are for all ages.
There’s jazz at Noto’s every Saturday.
Greyline Free Music Series is running from September 10 through the New Year at Greyline Brewing Co.
Live Music at Rendezvous will be taking place from September 13 - December 28.
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👨💼 Highlighting New Businesses
We Rock The Spectrum, a play space for children on the Spectrum, had their grand opening on Saturday.
The Mines Golf Club just opened a new restaurant and wedding venue.
Woodchuck.ai, an innovative AI-driven platform for eliminating wood waste, is opening their first physical headquarters in Grand Rapids.
People are already calling Roti Indian Kitchen the best Indian food in the area.
Thai Table’s new location is officially open and according to Yelp, is yet to receive anything less than 5 stars!
The Main Event family amusement center recently opened over at the Woodland mall. With bowling, laser tag, a full bar and restaurant, and more - it’s definitely a place to check out!
The nostalgic Rocket Fizz candy store just opened a new location over at the Tanger Outlets. Go give them some love and make your kiddos happy.
Thanks for reading, I’m Brandon.
& this is my lil ginger squad. I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life and in West Michigan since GVSU in ‘99. I’m a real person behind this, and if you ever have any suggestions, just reply to this email or shoot me a friend request on Facebook!
