Recent Cityscene Articles
Thornapple Arts Council's second annual Fair Ground Festival features an eclectic mix of six musical acts, culminating in a performance by country music's rising star, The War and Treaty. The small town of Hastings will transform into the epicenter of music euphoria...
The fundraising event promotes physical fitness, one of the most proactive ways to combat cardiovascular disease and stroke. The Grand Rapids Heart Walk is making a bold comeback as part of the American Heart Association's (AHA) Centennial celebration this year. The...
The Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival kicks off once more this weekend with returning festivities and new flavors. Community members can once again ready themselves for a one-of-a-kind cultural adventure at the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival (GRAPF),...
Taking place Wednesday June 19, 2024 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Calder Plaza in Downtown Grand Rapids is the fourth annual Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam, a celebration that centers Black art, entertainment, culture and experiences. The event pays homage to Juneteenth, also...
Pride is growing across West Michigan as more and more communities want to promote inclusivity and equality, showcase the region's diversity, and just have a gay ol' time! Multiple towns in the area have started up their own festivals in just the past year or two, and...
You've mostly likely heard of saunas and cold plunges on their own. But have you heard of combining the two into one cohesive experience? You may be surprised to learn exactly how far back each of these traditions stretch. Dating back potentially thousands of years,...
A financial bridge for Michigan families fighting cancer, born out of the legacy of two special people. Over the course of two months in 2006, Gina Kell and Michael Spehn each lost their spouse to cancer. Both were parents of young children, struggling to make sense...
As a community life insurer, Woman's Life Insurance Society is a unique type of organization. It offers life insurance and annuities designed to help women plan for a secure financial future for themselves and their families with the added benefit of helping others in...
Ninth annual Farmgirl Flea Market's Spring Market is the perfect weekend activity to shop sustainably. Fast-fashion. We hear it everywhere, all the time. Some people say it doesn't matter where your clothes come from. Whether it's Shein or Free People, it's all...
Humane Society of West Michigan's Kitten Caboodles program aims to care for and save homeless kittens in West Michigan. Did you know? When warmer weather comes, animal shelters see an increase in stray cats breeding and litters of homeless kittens arriving, sometimes...