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Rosa Parks Circle Ice Skating To Start November 30th

Wendy Reed — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:29:53 +0000

A fun-filled evening for the family is planned for November 30th to kick off the holiday season in Rosa Parks Circle. A few of downtown's most popular holiday events (the GRAM Tree Lighting, the opening of Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink, and the free horse-drawn carriage rides) will be combined to make it into an event to truly kick off the holiday season in Grand Rapids.

Free Admission At Four Grand Rapids Museums On Sunday

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:57:42 +0000

This Sunday, anybody can gain free admission to four Grand Rapids museums as part of the Museums Free 4 All program. Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum will all offer free admission on Sunday, April 15, from noon to 5:00pm. This is the second [...]

Free Admission At Meijer Gardens And Grand Rapids Art Museum For Bank Of America Customers

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:41:59 +0000

If Easter travel doesn’t take you too far this weekend, there will be a great opportunity for some affordable family time on Saturday and Sunday in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Art Museum and Frederik Meijer Gardens will both have free admission for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch customers this weekend. The free admission is [...]

Grand Rapids' Top 5 Spring Break Events For Kids

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:39:51 +0000

Staying in Grand Rapids over spring break is a little easier this year. Our warm March has already given us a taste of summer making missing out on a trip south easier to handle than most years. The trick is to have fun while keeping the kids busy over spring break in Grand Rapids. Facebook [...]

Free Admission At Grand Rapids Art Museum?

Matt Milhouse — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:26:26 +0000

Just a few more days until the 50+ degree weather is scheduled to hit. Looking for something to do while keeping warm in the meantime? Try the Grand Rapids Art Museum or Frederik Meijer Gardens this weekend. Some customers can get in for free! The free admission is available this weekend, March 3-4, as part of [...]

"Before The Skates" at Rosa Parks Circle

Tom Cook — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:53:20 +0000

I’ve said many times before that lifelong Grand Rapidians don’t know what a great city they have. From the philanthropy that built the arena, convention center and a lot of the Medical Mile, to the savvy business owners who continue to invest in downtown, GR has a vibe that few cities (smaller or bigger) can [...]

Tree Lighting And Ice Skating In Grand Rapids On Friday

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:59:05 +0000

No turning back now. Christmas is coming and Friday's celebration in downtown Grand Rapids serves as a small reminder that our shopping days are slowly ticking away.

This Friday, the Grand Rapids Art Museum will hold their tree lighting ceremony, followed by the opening of ice skating at Rosa Parks circle, then the launch of a downtown Christmas decorating competition.

And The Winner Of ArtPrize 2011 Is…(or might be)

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:09:39 +0000

It's only the first full day of ArtPrize and predicting a winner now is a bit of a stretch, but I'm not going to let that stop me.

A few trends have developed after just two years of ArtPrize. If we apply these trends to this year's competition, we can make an educated guess as to who might have success.

Volunteers Needed At ArtPrize Venues

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:47:28 +0000

ArtPrize begins September 21 and volunteers are still needed. You may volunteer through ArtPrize or directly through a venue. ArtPrize Exhibition Centers such as UICA, GRAM, Grand Rapids Public Museum, and Cathedral Square recruit their own volunteers for ArtPrize. They are all still in need of additional help. The hours of work put in by hundreds of volunteers have helped to make [...]

Princess Diana Draws 80,000 To Her Exhibit!

sabrina.fairchild — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:30:36 +0000

YOU can break two records just by walking through the doors of the Grand Rapids Art Museum downtown, today!

Museum officials say they're expecting their 80,oooth guest to take a glimpse at Princess Diana's wedding gown at the Diana: A Celebration exhibit. If this is you, you will win a lovely prize package AND also claim the title of being the one millionth worldwide visitor!!

Princess Diana's Brother Says 'Hello' To Channel 957!

sabrina.fairchild — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:30:37 +0000

Lord Charles Spencer invites all of West Michigan to ‘celebrate’ his late sister, Princess Diana, at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. 957 listener, Jackie, and I had the honor to meet him at his reception Monday evening.

Win Passes To See Diana: A Celebration

Wendy Reed — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:35:05 +0000

Grand Rapids’ Best Mix and the Grand Rapids Art Museum are teaming up to bring you a royal experience.

Listen in to Sabrina every day from 10-3 for your chance to win passes to Diana: A Celebration at the Grand Rapids Art Museum PLUS be registered to have a special meet and greet with Sabrina and Charles Spencer (Princess Diana’s Brother).