Recent Cityscene Articles
Kellie Kidwell, the librarian at Jamestown Lower Elementary within the Hudsonville Public School system, has been fond of libraries as long as she can remember. When Kidwell was growing up, her mother would read her bedtime stories every single night—setting her up...
For many small businesses in West Michigan, the main concern is living to see the other side of the pandemic—with relief from the Payroll Protection Program being at the forefront. West Michigan Woman spoke with Jill K. Miller, Attorney at Hilger Hammond, to learn...
The music doesn't stop for the Grand Rapids theater community. That's why Circle Theatre Grand Rapids is offering free original live-streamed programming during the coming weeks. The programming will stream on Facebook Live and include Petty's Circle Fireside Chats...
West Michigan Woman is partnering with Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women in 2020, to feature a dozen of the organization's GROW graduates in a series of Facebook Live videos we're calling GROW with WMW. The entrepreneurs we feature are all in different stages of...
Whether you're looking forward to quality time with your sweetheart this Valentine's Day or are simply trying to keep yourself busy, the Grand Rapids area is full of options to help you plan the perfect day. There's also no shortage of opportunities to show your love...
The surprising and inspiring West Michigan Home and Garden Show is celebrating over 40 years of bringing just what West Michigan needs in March: The first signs of Spring! From March 5-8 at DeVos Place, connect with all the local businesses you need for your home...
Tulip Time is just around the corner and while you most likely associate tulips and Dutch Dancers with the festival, we want to let you in on some fun and different events happening this year that will make for a great night out! On the first weekend, Elton Rohn-The...
If you're like some West Michigan Woman staff, you scoff or roll your eyes at the idea of making Valentine's Day plans. Often lauded as a "Hallmark Holiday," Valentine's Day can conjure images of crowded restaurants, stuffed teddy bears and chocolate hearts filled...
One of the best ways to make winter an enjoyable time of year is to get out there and take part in all the West Michigan winter fun. Luckily, Virtue Cider is holding its 5th Annual Wassail on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at its Fennville farm. Wassailing is an old...
In 2020, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—one of the world's most significant sculpture and botanic experiences—is celebrating 25 years of being open to the public. Meijer Gardens continues to incorporate its core mission of exploring the duality of art...