Grand Rapids Newsletter October 30 - November 6
Happy Halloween Grand Rapids!
Halloween is here, but have no fear… holiday cheer is almost here! The first of the holiday bazaars are starting this week, even as the cross country season ends.
Who got a chance to see Stevie Wonder last night?
Let’s get into it! 🍁
📰 This Week’s Grand Stories
🎃 Trick or Treat Times Announced: WoodTV have announced the times for this year’s trick or treating and other Halloween events.
👶 Adora-BOO!: 200 - 300 babies in Trinity Health’s NICU gave the city an adorable surprise when they dressed up for Halloween.
🌭 Grand Rapids Gets Neighborly: Residents of Tremont Court NW invited three dozen boys from the Union High School football team for grilled hot dogs.
🏈 Meet Trevor Nowaske: WoodTV ran a detailed introduction to Trevor Nowaske, the native Michigander who’s taken over for Aidan Hutchinson in the Detroit Lions.
🎀Beauty Is Booming: A new salon space with space for 30 beauticians held their ribbon cutting ceremony this week.
👨🏫Meet John Ball, Michigan’s Real-Life Forrest Gump: WoodTV also ran a profile on John Ball, one of Grand Rapids’ most famous residents.
🏃♀️Cross Country State Finals: The 2024 Cross Country State Finals is coming to the Michigan International Speedway.
🏈Vote for 13 on the Sidelines MVP: It’s time, yet again, to cast your vote for this year’s 13 on the Sidelines MVP.
🗼GRR’s Pushing For A New Tower: Gerald R. Ford International Airport is pushing to replace a 61-year old control tower.
🏃GR Senior Set to Set a New World Record: A senior at Grand Rapids Christian stands to set a new word record at next weekend’s state finals.
🧀Charcuterie Couple: A couple opened a new charcuterie board shop in Grand Rapids.
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🎵 Shows & Concerts -
🤠 Tyler Hubbard - Strong World Tour: Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with an evening of red hot country music when Tyler Hubbard brings his Strong World Tour to GLC Live on October 31.
🔔 Embellish Handbells Bells & Brews: Ring in the holiday season right with an evening of handbells and delicious brews at Saugatuck Brewing Co. on November 1. 7 - 8:30, $12/advance, $14/dos
📽️ WYCE Radio and Wealthy Theatre present: ENO: Here’s a chance to experience a one-of-a-kind homage to one of the pioneers of electronic music, Brian Eno, which is differen every time it’s show. November 1, Wealthy Theatre. 8 - 10 PM.
⚰️ Free Show Friday: Glassfield & Coffin Problem: It’s a night of free shoegaze when Glassfield and Coffin Problem come to Speciation Cellars on November 1.
😎 Mega 80's: November’s going to be totally tubular when things kick off with a Mega 80’s dance party at The Intersection on November 2.
🎤 REO Speedwagon: You won’t be able to fight this feeling anymore when REO Speedwagon and Loverboy come to Van Andel Arena on November 6.
👪️ Family-Friendly Fun
🎏 Cultural Heritage Festival: The rich patchwork of different cultures is one of the things that makes living in Grand Rapids so special and unique. On November 2, come to the Grand Rapids Public Museum to celebrate all the different cultures that make up Grand Rapids. 10 AM - 4 PM, free for museum members.
🎁 Merchants and Makers Fulton Holiday Market: Kick off the holiday season in high style at Fulton Street Farmer’s Market on November 3, when over 100 makers and vendors come together to showcase their wares. 10 AM - 4 PM, $3 Adults, Children Free.
🌽Abandoned Acres Farm: One of Western Michigan’s scariest haunted attractions is open now!
🍎 Fun Fact
Did you know Grand Rapids Historical Commission has a Halloween collection?
🏀 Sports & Hobbies-
🍪 Chartreuse Sisters Pop-Up & Macaronage Beer Release: What’s better than a limited edition micro-brew? A limited edition micro-brew… with cookies! Speciation Cellars, November 1, 4 - 7 PM.
🖌️ Brush Studio Paint & Sip - Aurora Borealis: Let your inner artist out with an evening of wine and painting at Brush Studio on November 1.
🏈 GVSU Football Vs. Wayne State: GVSU will face off against Wayne State on November 2.
🎄 Holiday Signs & Hot Cocoa Bar: Start getting in the holiday spirit by making your own hand-painted holiday signs and a fully appointed hot cocoa bar. Spruced Studio, November 2, 10 AM - 12 PM.
😂 Improv Comedy with Tiny Breakfast at Golden Age: You’ll be making up reasons not to laugh when Tiny Breakfast takes over Golden Age on November 2.
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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.
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 sensory-friendly gym for kids on the spectrum, had their grand opening recently.
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!
