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Ballet presents a new working-class lens to a classic story
The production takes that timeless story and breaths it into a new era, with additional layers of socio-economic complexity.
TROLLS: A Field Study by Thomas Dambo coming to gardens in May
TROLLS: A Field Study Presented by Macatawa Bank, Powered by Wintrust invites guests to discover the whimsical world of 12 oversized troll sculptures as they embark on a curious journey to learn about humans.
Grand Rapids brewery wins gold at 2026 Great American Beer Festival
The beverage took top honors in the Hop Water category, one of several new categories introduced at this year’s competition.
First emergency air transport program for canine officers takes flight
The partnership creates a new pathway to specialized emergency veterinary care for critically ill and injured public-safety working dogs across Michigan.
New partnership launches $200,000 initiative to support women and girls
The $200,000 initiative will support leadership development, paid internships, expanded access to programming, and research focused on women leaders.
Nonprofit launches collective to support women’s addiction recovery
Through educational events, volunteer opportunities, and community engagement, the Women's Collective will raise awareness of the unique challenges women face in recovery while building a support network.
Trails summit to address e-bikes, trail safety
The event will bring together community leaders, trail professionals, and trail users from across the organization’s 18-county region to discuss shared-trail safety and the opportunities and challenges shaping West Michigan’s trail network.
Geometric sound and light chamber offers unique wellness experience
The immersive relaxation experience combines sound, light, and the chamber’s distinctive geometric environment, giving guests a chance to disconnect from everyday demands and make space for rest.
$55 million, 231-unit mixed-use development planned for Grand Rapids' West Side
The project is expected to include approximately 231 residential units.
Student theater season spans 1990s video games, AI, and murder mystery
The new season will take audiences from the 1848 Oregon Trail to a tech-driven future, with an utterly disastrous murder mystery opening night, across three productions exploring the theme “Under Pressure.”
Museum to honor community leaders
The 2026 event theme is The Depths of Discovery, a nod to the current visiting exhibit, Unseen Oceans from the American Museum of Natural History.
Art exhibitions explore the human experience of the criminal justice system
While each exhibition stands independently, the presentations bring together three artists whose practices emerged from remarkably different circumstances.
Health plan places five facility dogs in Michigan schools
As a team, each dog and their handler work together to support students in successfully developing social-emotional tools and incorporate each dog into the school’s positive behavior interventions and supports.
Bank celebrates new downtown Grand Rapids headquarters
The new headquarters also includes a flexible gathering space for qualifying business and community meetings of up to 40 people.
Manufacturing leader recognized with Lifetime of Service Award
He was presented with a Lifetime of Service Award for his more than two decades of involvement in regional manufacturing and workforce development efforts.
Mental health nonprofit launches first-ever Run for Mental Health Week, hosts 10-year celebration
The nonprofit will also host an in-person celebration Oct. 6 at City Built Brewing Company.
Partnership supports expansion of in-home care
The partnership will equip clinical and operational teams with technology designed specifically for organizations delivering care across decentralized locations.
Nonprofit expands mental health and suicide prevention training
The $600,000 federal grant comes at a time when organizations across Michigan are looking for additional tools to address mental health needs within their workplaces and communities.
Venture capital fund management firm appoints first CFO
A leading venture capital fund management firm and angel investing trade association, announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Financial Officer.
AI business selected for Ohio State accelerator program
The Grand Rapids-based business joins the program's fall 2026 cohort, placing it among nine startups selected from thousands of applicants worldwide.
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