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Whether you're a dedicated "foodie" or a burger and beer kind of gal, Restaurant Week Grand Rapids' offerings are sure to tempt your palate. More than sixty restaurants are participating, ranging from the immediate downtown area to the surrounding suburbs. Use the online menu to peruse participating restaurants' special menu offerings—either a three-course meal for one for $28, or a three-course dinner for two for $28, with several special choices for each course. Sally Zarafonetis, project manager of Restaurant Week Grand Rapids, says the event gives diners an opportunity to explore restaurants that might normally be beyond their budget. "It's less intimidating," she said. "You know the menu and the price point before you go in." It's also a chance for chefs to showcase local ingredients and flex their culinary creativity.
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GRandJazzFest, taking place August 16 and 17, 2014, in Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids, brings together notable jazz performers and highlights up-and-coming artists. There is no admission fee. This year's festival showcases trumpeter and vocalist Rick Braun as the Saturday night headliner. Braun has toured and recorded with Rod Stewart, War, Sade, Tina Turner, Natalie Cole, and Tom Petty.
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The Fourth of July is right around the corner—and with it comes food, fun, and fireworks! Looking for something to do over the holiday? Here are some suggestions.
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"Festival," as most locals refer to it, is a celebration of the arts in West Michigan. This year's Festival of the Arts runs June 6, 7, and 8, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The forty-fifth annual event is one of the state's longest-running festivals, and all activities, exhibits, and performances are free.
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Gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free—you have more options than you might suspect! Consider these local reader favorites for your next gluten-free dining experience.
