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Events in Grand Rapids

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Mrs. Michigan America Pageant


The Mrs. Michigan America Pageant will be held this weekend in Grand Rapids at the Wealthy Street Theater. Mrs. Michigan is a part of the Mrs. America organization. The pageant gives married women the opportunity to compete, and speak/work for causes that are important to them. Pageant night will be on Saturday, and the doors of the theater will open at 6 p.m., with the actual pageant beginning at 7:30 ...

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

1st Chance to See 7'9" Basketball Player in Action


BasketballThis Friday will be the first chance for Grand Rapids to see Sun Ming Ming, the 7'9" basketball player from China in action.  The Grand Rapids Flight will take on Lansing at 7:30 p.m. at Northpointe Christian High School located at 3101 Leonard Street in Grand Rapids.  See you there!   Grand Rapids Flight website - http://iblhoopsonline.com/teamGrandRapids.asp

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Upcoming Charity Walks/Races


Charity RaceIt's that season again.  In the spring/summer, many charities depend upon walkers/runners to help them raise money for their causes.  These walks/races can be great fun for families, churches and other groups.  Here is a list of upcoming charity walks/races in the Grand Rapids area:

Grand Rapids Kidney Walk - April 29, 2007; to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.  Contact Kathie Cosgrove @ (616) ...

Friday, March 16th, 2007

NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey Tournament Coming to GR


HockeyThe NCAA Division 1 Championship (Midwest Region), will be hosted this year at the Van Andel in Grand Rapids.  The teams competing are to be announced.   The tournament will be held on March 23 & March 24.  Friday's games will be @ 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Saturday's championship game @ 8:30 p.m.  The winner will advance to the Frozen Four.  Tickets are $65 and include ...

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day


St. Patrick

Start with a special St. Patrick's day breakfast at McFadden's on Ionia in downtown Grand Rapids. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. and there will be music, prizes, t-shirts and special give-aways.

Continue on over to the intersection of Lyon NW and Monroe Ave for the St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade will end at ...

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

West Michigan's Women's Expo


West Michigan WomenWill be held in at the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids beginning March 9 and continuing through March 11.  This is said to be the largest event for women in the region.  Tickets are $5 in advance, and $7 on the day of the show.  On both Friday and Saturday the show will open at 10 a.m. and close at ...

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Fun Wedding Planning Event Held This Weekend


Wedding CakeBrides & grooms to be, make your way to Holland, Michigan (a small city just outside of Grand Rapids) for an annual Wedding Walk & Bridal Extravaganza.  The event will begin on Friday, Feb. 23 (hours are from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.) and will continue through Saturday, Feb. 24 (hours from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.).  Activities will include two fashion shows, over ...

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Josh Groban comes to Grand Rapids


Arbor Mortgage company is bringing pop/classical singer Josh Groban to the Grand Rapids area. Josh will perform at the Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, 2/20. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Tickets range from $49.50-$79.50. This would make a great "late" Valentine's Day date.

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Calling All Golfers....


              Golf Clubs                                Golf Ball

To the 19th Annual West Michigan Golf Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.  The show begins today at 4 p.m. and will continue through Sunday afternoon. 

If you're anything like me you can wait to swing that club again.  Well, thanks to this event we don't have to wait.  The high ceilings and open space make for ...

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Super Bowl Parties in Grand Rapids


Sunday, February 4 is Super Bowl XLI.  I am so looking forward to all of the hype, great commercials and oh yeh, some great football.  Here are some places to go with friends to watch the game and get some good food in Grand Rapids. 

Super Bowl

McFadden's Restaurant & Saloon on Ionia - they say "if you're not in Miami then you better be at McFadden's".  ...