Former board member, employees depart Opera Grand Rapids in protest
A prominent Opera Grand Rapids donor and board member, along with five staff members, have left the organization over the past year, alleging financial...
Grand Rapids-area theater chain creates premium movie experience with new upgrades
A family-owned movie theater chain in West Michigan is betting a major renovation will breathe new life into its property in Gaines Township.
Grand Rapids-based...
Downtown Grand Rapids gay nightclub up for sale following death of longtime owner
A gay nightclub in Grand Rapids is seeking a new owner following the sudden death of its longtime proprietor in February.
Rumors, which is located...
Oprah Winfrey to speak in Grand Rapids at Econ Club annual dinner
Legendary talk show host, actress and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey will be the keynote speaker at The Economic Club of Grand Rapids’ 35th annual dinner...
Former employee sentenced for stealing more than $100K from Gun Lake Casino
A former Gun Lake Casino employee was sentenced to four months in prison, two years of supervised release and ordered to pay more than...
Film tax credits back on the table? Lawmakers consider new bills
LANSING — Michigan could bring back incentives to spur the production of movies, TV shows, commercials and digital content under bills being considered by...
Acrisure secures Grand Rapids amphitheater naming rights with $30M donation
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with comments from Acrisure and other local officials.
Grand Rapids-based insurance brokerage and fintech Acrisure LLC has secured...
Grand Rapids advances relocation plan to clear path for downtown amphitheater
GRAND RAPIDS — City officials have approved a $2.2 million contract with the architect designing a new public services facility, which will help to...
Grand Rapids Art Museum announces new director and CEO
A longtime arts educator and curator from the Columbus Museum of Art in Ohio is taking over leadership of the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
The...
Holland has high hopes for Nicole Kidman-led film
Despite slashed screen time for the West Michigan city, Mayor Nathan Bocks and others hope “Holland, Michigan” will help put their town in front of a national audience.
Grand Rapids theater renovation project nabs $100K grant from Lowe’s
The long-running renovation at the Four Star Theatre in the Burton Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids received a $100,000 funding boost this week, just...
Dog Story Theater prepares for second act at new downtown location
The founder of a black box theater that closed during the pandemic is preparing to reopen at a new location at the edge of...
Michigan’s Adventure owner and Six Flags to merge amusement park companies
The Sandusky, Ohio-based owner of Michigan’s Adventure near Muskegon will merge with Six Flags Entertainment Corp. to create one of the continent’s largest amusement...
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park names Carol Kendra as COO
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park welcomes Carol Kendra as their first Chief Operating Officer, bringing a background in strategic development and community engagement...
New COO brings community focus to Meijer Gardens role
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park has tapped an experienced executive at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn as its chief...
Beyond ArtPrize: 15 cultural arts events in West Michigan to check out this fall
The Grand Rapids arts scene includes much more than ArtPrize.
While the annual arts competition runs through Oct. 1 in and around downtown Grand Rapids,...
Mexican craft beer scene to be showcased at DeVos Place
Beer from one of Grand Rapids’ sister cities will be highlighted at the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival this weekend.
Plan for e-sports in Grand Rapids steps closer to reality
Entrepreneur Deandre Jones’ vision for e-sports as an economic booster is gaining interest from community and state leaders.
Nothing is off the table for new ArtPrize head — including renaming the event
The board of ArtPrize has high hopes that its next leader will inject new life into an event that has seen waning public interest.
Inside Track: Montana Major paves her own road in arts equity
Montana Major has worked her way through the local arts nonprofit scene, starting by creating her own nonprofit organization at only 22 years old....