Recent Cityscene Articles
Billie Carson was just 15 years old when she lost her mother. Years later, that loss would inspire something she never could have imagined at the time: Amor Fati Headstone Cleaning, a West Michigan business dedicated to honoring the lives and stories of those we love....
Did you know? American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of West Michigan Presented by Pfizer is a celebration of courage and hope—a movement uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Taking place October 17, 2026 starting at 8 a.m. at Calder...
With fall officially in full swing, we’re ushering in the peak of spooky season. To celebrate, we’ve gathered up a shortlist of some of the most frightful (and delightful) events you won’t want to miss this season in West Michigan. Downtown Holland Fall Fest Downtown...
Following a 2011 hospitalization for depression and anxiety, Sasha Wolff gravitated towards running in addition to therapy and medication as part of her mental health toolkit. After discovering the science-backed benefits of running for mental health, she wanted to...
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...