Recent Cityscene Articles
Being in the wedding industry, no two days are the same. People often ask us, “don’t you guys just do flowers? I mean, flowers are just flowers, right? Don’t you get bored?” Well the short answer is no; the long answer is absolutely not! What I have realized about...
St. Cecilia Music Center opens its 135th anniversary season October 4, 2018. Learn what's in store at the historic venue—and plan your next fun and enriching visit. In 1883, nine Grand Rapids women came up with the concept of creating an organization whose mission...
You don't need to leave your house to have fun with your girlfriends. You can opt for a classic movie with wine and food to keep everyone happy, or you could kick your girls' night up a notch and do something fun at home. Here are a few floral-themed ideas that will...
With ArtPrize now in its 10th year, locals and visitors alike are venturing around Grand Rapids, taking in the best art they can find. The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) has always been a staple ArtPrize venue—for good reason. From outdoor installations to large-scale...
Want to support local animals that need it while having a ton of fun? Join Humane Society of West Michigan for the 6th annual Bark in the Dark on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Riverside Park. You can even bring your own furry friend with you! All proceeds from...
Holland Museum recently celebrated the opening of its Smithsonian Spark!Lab, which provides children and families opportunities to explore the invention process and their own inventiveness through a variety of interdisciplinary, hands-on activities. Learn more about...
What does it take to be named the best female singing quartet in the world? Hear for yourself as international award-winning quartet Speed of Sound shares the stage with the Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines Chorus this September. The Sweet Adelines will welcome the Speed...
Celebrate the positive impact of the arts this fall at Grand Valley State University—with several free events in Allendale and Grand Rapids. Learn more about the events and why GVSU President Thomas J. Haas thinks it's important that the celebration continues going...
Ever thought you needed to hop on a plane to California to catch some wicked waves? Guess again! The Inaugural Great Lakes Surf Festival, taking place August 18, 2018, in Muskegon, is a celebration of surf culture—unsalted. Learn more about this family-friendly surf...
Founder of the Me Too movement and social justice activist, Tarana Burke will make a visit to Grand Rapids in November to share her powerful testimony as keynote speaker at Inforum's West Michigan Capstone event. Find out how to get tickets and why it's critical to...