Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News, and I won’t be able to catch the lunar eclipse this morning. Why? I’m not a morning person.
Starting at 6 AM, there will be a total lunar eclipse until about 7 AM. And if the weather allows it, we should be able to see it.
Hopefully, the next one in 2029 is a bit later!
Anyhow, thanks for checking in with us today at Calder News. Let’s get into today’s issue.
~LeQwane L.
The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Events
World of Winter Wraps Up
Another year of World of Winter is in the history books. Started in January, the festival held dozens of (mostly) free community events over two months. While the official numbers aren’t quite out, this year’s event brought amazing energy to downtown GR. | Learn more
Housing
Zoning Update Could Affect 9,000 Homes
Wyoming is updating its zoning rules for the first time in about 60 years. The update is to make it easier for homeowners to improve older properties. According to the city, 63% of parcels are not up to standard, but the update would bring about 99% into compliance by reducing lot size requirements, allowing detached garages in certain areas, and permitting new duplexes. | Learn more
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Talk Of The Town
🍞 Half Off March at Downtown Market
Each restaurant vendor is doing half off select lunch, dinner, and general items every Monday during March. The options range from steak dinners to coffees and boba teas.
🌱 Las Canchas Gets New Turf
The Las Canchas concrete futsal (smaller-scale soccer) courts Downtown are getting turf this spring. With $35k allocated to the improvements, Downtown GR Inc. is expected to push the upgrades by May.
🧊 GVSU Hires Popular Rapper For Concert
GVSU has booked rapper Big X The Plug for its Spring Concert in April. The artist known for mingling in both rap and country genres is bringing his talents to the GVSU Fieldhouse on April 10th. Tickets for students are available now, while faculty, staff, alumni, and the public can purchase them on March 7th.
Business:
Our Brewing → Just days after Woosah Outfitters announced the closure of its Grand Rapids location on March 14th, news has broken that Holland-based Our Brewing Co. is moving in.
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What’s Happening?
Tuesday, March 3rd
DIY Workshops: Door Locks & Deadbolts | Home Repair Services | 6 PM | Free
Wednesday, March 4th
Kids Studio: 30 Years of Pokémon | AllArtWorks | 4 PM | Free
Puttin on the Rix | Broadway GR | 5 PM | $23
Grand Rapids Griffins VS Rockford Icehogs | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $28
GR Film Society Roundtable | Wealthy Theatre | 7 PM | Free
Thursday, March 5th
Cheers, Queers! | Vivant Brewery | 6 PM | Free
Grand Rapids Gold VS Capital City Go-Go | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $20
Jeopardy! Bar League | Brann’s (Grandville) | 7 PM | Free
Cottage Chemistry: A Heated Rivalry Dance Party | Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | $27
Friday, March 6th
West Michigan Women's Expo | DeVos Place | (Fri - Sun) Various times | $13+
Harry Styles Dance Night | The Stache | 8:30 PM | $22
Live Music
Day, Date
Michael McIntosh Solo | Beer City Bread Co. | 6 PM | Free
Open Band Night | The Stray | 6:30 PM | Free
Thursday, March 5th
Selkie | Horrocks Market | 5 PM | Free
Singer/Songwriter Showcase | Roselle Park | 6 PM | $50
The Sound of Soul | The GRAM | 6 PM | Free
Sophia McIntosh | Beer City Beard Co. | 6 PM | Free
Plug 'N' Play Open Mic Night | City Built Brewing | 6:30 PM | Free
The Record Company | Elevation | 7 PM | $38
Friday, March 6th
Caitlin Cusack Duo | Horrocks Market | 5 PM | Free
Pecos & The Rooftops | Elevation | 6:30 PM | $35
Tied Down Presents Angel Du$t + Negative Approach + Big Boy + Bad Beat + The Sissy Boys | Pyramid Scheme | 6:30 PM | ?
Red Thyme | The Stray | 7 PM | Free
Hazy Past | Tip Top | 8 PM | $10
Jenn's Apartment & Misplaced Memories | Mulligan’s Pub | 9 PM | Free
Whiskey Bound | Firebird Bar | 9:30 PM | $5
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Outside The Plaza
Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids
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