Recent Cityscene Articles
Spa Grand Traverse opened in 1999 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City. Inspired by the rejuvenating nature of Northern Michigan, Spa Grand Traverse offers a wide array of massage therapies, skin care and signature treatments with natural products that...
Every year, more than 200 communities across North America take steps to end blood cancer by participating in the Leukemia & Lymphona Society's Light The Night Walks. This year, two West Michigan communities—Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo—are taking to the streets....
Every now and then, the moon passes between the earth and sun, blocking all—or part—of our solar system's favorite star. On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will bear witness to an eclipse of the sun. While the path of totality—where the moon will...
It's that time of year again ... Time to get your jazz hands ready! The sixth annual GRandJazzFest takes the stage August 19 and 20, 2017, at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. GRandJazzFest, presented by DTE Energy Foundation, continues its legacy as West...
Summer is heatin' up at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market on Saturday, July 29, with a brand new event: Salsa Celebración. "It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the combination of the summer heat and the bounty of fresh produce, like tomatoes and peppers, in West...
Time is running out to catch the must-see exhibition from Chinese artist and human rights advocate Ai Weiwei at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens: Natural State. Seemingly contrasting themes of tradition and modernity are...
I might be a little biased in thinking the West Side of Grand Rapids is the best, considering 834 has resided there for close to six years and has watched it burgeon into what it is today. If you ask residents and business owners, the West Side has always been...
Have you ever wanted to be a guest of a medieval king, watch a jousting tournament or learn how to yield a sword from a professional knight? You're in luck: Goodwill Industries of Grand Rapids is joining forces with Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament for Chivalry...
Making the perfect cocktail is a science. Discovering the right balance of flavors, elements and presentation takes creativity, experimentation and inspiration. On August 10, join Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) for a night of hand-crafted cocktails and...
If you ever wanted to tour Grand Rapids while simultaneously helping to free the world from cancer, you're in luck. Mary Manier, Director of Sales at Experience Grand Rapids (EXGR), is a breast cancer survivor and group tour industry professional—who decided to bring...