Recent Cityscene Articles
Have you ever considered the true power that play has on our mental and physical health? The experts at THE PLAYGROUNDgr, a local nonprofit committed to bridging the disparities in the realm of play therapy, know exactly how deep and long-lasting the impacts can be....
Downtown Rockford will once again transform into an open-air gallery as the Rogue River Artists Association (RRAA) hosts its annual Art in the Park(ing Lot) on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held in the Rockford Footwear Depot parking lot, the juried...
Summer means adventure—getting out there and experiencing all the world has to offer. And even though school is getting back in session and the season is winding down, there’s still plenty of time to fit in a last-minute summer adventure. That means zoos, go-karts,...
Community walk supports free emotional health programs for those impacted by cancer or grief. Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids invites the West Michigan community to join the 12th annual West Side Walk for Gilda’s on Saturday, September 26, celebrating and supporting the...
Looking for a fun night out with your girlfriends that also supports a good cause? Mark your calendars for Little Black Dress, a fashion-forward runway show complete with specialty cocktails, live music, VIP experiences, and immersive photo moments, taking place...
Nationally recognized singer-songwriter Brian Vander Ark, lead vocalist of The Verve Pipe, and award-winning author and mental health advocate Vonnie Woodrick have joined together to create an original song with one purpose: to change the conversation around suicide...
Looking for a good read? Perhaps even coupled with a welcoming space to enjoy it in? Come along as we share some of our favorite local independent options for bookworms and lovers of all things literary. Cellar Bird Books cellarbirdbooks.com Shoppers here will find a...
Before a PAWS dog changes someone's life, countless people help shape its journey. For Amy and Garrett, that journey began nearly a year ago with NASH, a Paws With A Cause (PAWS) foster puppy. Since welcoming NASH into their home as volunteer foster puppy raisers, Amy...
This summer, John Ball Zoo is making it easy for everyone to help butterflies, bees, and other wildlife thrive. Community members are invited to visit the Zoo’s Habitat Hero booth at events across West Michigan to receive a free native pollinator plant and learn how a...
Taking place August 5, 2026 at Boulder Creek Golf Club, the West Michigan Woman Golf Scramble is a casual, fun-and-food-filled 9 holes! This event sells out quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible! Snacks will be provided, and each person registered will...