Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m Jenny and this is Calder News.
There are so many upcoming events happening around town. You won’t want to miss any of them. Read about them in this week’s newsletter, and get ready to mark your calendars.
~Jenny F.
Business News Of The Week
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Coucou Bakehouse Opens This Summer
A local popular bakery, Coucou Bakehouse, got its start at Chef Shack, a shared kitchen space in the East Hills neighborhood.
They dreamed of building their own brick-and-mortar shop, and with community support from Kickstarter and Chef Shack, as well as all their hungry patrons, that dream is becoming a reality.
Coucou Bakehouse just announced that they signed a lease on a Fulton Street shop and plan to open their doors sometime this summer.
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The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Development
New Housing Near Bridge Street
An 1870 brewery complex near Bridge Street will get new life soon. The Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority just green-lit a 29-unit housing development called The Kora Residencies to replace the obsolete buildings. Learn more here.
Business
BCBS Moving Offices Downtown
Blue Cross Blue Shield will close its Cascade office and move its employees to a new office on Monroe Center. Their new location in the Steketee Headquarters will start renovations in May and employees will start working there in September. See more details.
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Talk Of The Town
👜 Downtown Market Hosts Returning Vintage Event
The first of four Vintage and Handmade Marketplace events will happen on Sunday, April 26th at the Downtown Market. There will be shopping, live music, and vintage-inspired cocktails.
🍺 Tip Top Bar For Sale
Always wanted to own a bar? Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill on Grand Rapids’ west side is for sale. The $1.75 million price tag includes the building, the liquor license, and equipment. See more details.
🌳 East Grand Rapids Named Tree City
For the twelfth year in a row, East Grand Rapids has held the Tree City USA title for its 7,200 healthy public trees. The Public Works Department will hand out free local tree saplings at the Touch-a-Truck event on Friday, May 22nd.
🏎 LMCU Ballpark Offers Cars and Tacos
On May 31st, LMCU Ballpark invites all cars, bikes, and even jet packs for one giant free event. And what goes better with cars than tacos? Visit all three of Burton Meat Farm’s street taco stations throughout the stadium.
You’re Invited to The Amphitheater’s Grand Opening
Grand Action 2.0
Anyone can get a sneak peek at the new Acrisure Amphitheater’s Grand Opening on Saturday, May 16th. This all-day event will feature local music and entertainment, food trucks, and even a drone show at the end of the night.
Guests can explore the grounds, enjoy family-friendly activities, and explore the 20-plus vendors on site for the event.
This event is free, but registration beforehand is preferred. Worried about parking? What a great excuse to try out those new parking websites we mentioned last newsletter. See more details.
What’s Happening?
Friday, April 24th
ArborFest | Garfield Park | Various times (Fri - Sat) | Free
Mullein Candle Workshop | Waken Soul | 6 PM | $45
LaughMasters | 2RST | 8 PM | $15
Gasolina Reggaeton Party | GLC Live | 9 PM | $28
Adults Only After Hours Event | Craig’s Cruisers | 10 PM | $40
Saturday, April 25th
Independent Book Store Day
Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit | After Hours | 8 AM - 4 PM | Free
Independent Bookstore Day | Cellar Bird Books | 9 AM | Free
Indie Bookstore Day Event | Schuler Books | 9 AM | Free
Huge Indoor Garage Sale | HSB Inc | 9 AM | Free
Spring Book Sale | GRPL Main Branch | 9 AM - 4 PM | Free ($.50 Books)
Independent Bookstore Day | Pages & Grapes | 10 AM | Free
Childrens Storytime | Barnes & Nobel (Woodland Mall) | 11:30 AM | Free
Grand Raggidy Roller Derby Double Header Home Game | JAM Sports | 4 PM | $8
Home Finale - Grand Rapids Rise vs. Orlando Valkyries | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $19
Sunday, April 26th
Fill A Bag Book Sale | GRPL Main Branch | 9 AM - 4 PM | $5
Live Music
Friday, April 24th
Larry Fleet | The Intersection | 6:30 PM | $44
Blue Jay Bridge | Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM | $5
rivereye | The Stray | 7 PM | $18
An Evening Concert with Bob | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | $28
Dynasty Ginger Collective wsg Eric Engblade | Tip Top | 8 PM | $17
Stalefate | Mulligan’s Pub | 8 PM | Free
Ty Segall | Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | ?
Harper Kill | Broad Leaf Kentwood | 8 PM | Free
The Moonrays | Speciation Cellars | 8 PM | Free
The Oneders | Firebird Bar | 9 PM | Free
Saturday, April 25th
George Birge | Elevation | 6:30 PM | $28
Hip Hop Night | Tip Top | 7 PM | ?
No Collar Coyote with The Incantations & All Points Bulletin | The Stray | 7 PM | Free
Erin Monroe | Scorpion Hearts Club | 7 PM | $12
Songwriters | Zabhaz | 7 PM | ?
Marbin | Philmore South | 7 PM | $17
Borrowed Time | Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM | $5
Highway Home | Interaction | 7 PM | $28
The Soul Syndicate | Broadway Avenue | 7:30 PM | ?
Dewsouth | Firebird Bar | 9 PM | Free
Union Guns | Homes | The BOB | 9 PM
Astro Jackson | Back Forty Saloon | 9 PM | Free
He Who Dwells / Final Confession / Neverender | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM | Free
Sunday, April 26th
The Heart of Schurbert | Eastern Ave. | 3 PM | ?
M.A.S.H., Bayley Gottfried, SUMPP, & rebel noire + the accomplices | Fulton St. Pub | 6:30 PM | $10
Reverend Horton Heat | Intersection | 8 PM | $50
Castle Rat + Sacred Leather | The Pyramid Scheme | 8:30 PM | ?
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
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