Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — and boy has it been chilly. We’re only a week into September, and it feels like November.
The coldest temperature ever recorded in September here was a bone-chilling 27 °F on September 28th, 1991. While we weren’t anywhere near that, I’m looking forward to things warming up again later this week.
P.S. Today’s newsletter will be a rather quick one, there wasn’t too many updates worth sharing!
~LeQwane L.
The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Arts
ArtPrize Returns Soon
ArtPrize is back Sept. 18th through Oct. 4th. The annual event will bring 931 entries from 1,100 artists across 18 countries to 155 venues citywide. Opening night will have fireworks, Saturday outdoor markets, a halftime concert with Tiera Kennedy, and the luminarium installations. Over $370,000 in prizes are up for grabs, split evenly between public and juried awards. | View more details + An interactive map made by Matt
Community
Honoring 9/11 Heroes
Over the weekend, LMCU Ballpark hosted a 9/11 memorial stair climb ahead of a Whitecaps game, with families and first responders walking the rows to match the 110 floors of the Twin Towers. Each climb honored a fallen responder, with proceeds supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. | Read more
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Most Expensive House Sold: August
Today’s housing feature isn’t just any listing; it’s the most expensive home sold in Grand Rapids in August.
It’s probably one you’ve seen on the SE side of town, sitting just off the intersection of Plymouth and MLK St.
The house was built in 1923
Has 19 total rooms (4 beds and 5 baths)
And a guest house
Take your guess before peeking at the answer and photos here.
How much do you think this home sold for?
Talk Of The Town
🍻 Celebrating 15 Years
Vivant Brewery and Spirits in Cherry Hill is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a community (and family-friendly) block party this Saturday.
🖌️ Downtown Gets A Bit Brighter
Downtown is a bit brighter thanks to 21 new murals. The murals highlight threatened and endangered Michigan native species and were made to support the recent Pleasant Peninsula Mural & Art Festival.
What’s Happening?
Preview: Events —> Live Music
Monday, September 8th
Altoid Trinket Boxes | Stella’s | 6:30 PM | $20
AT THE TABLE | Gaslight Be Cafe | 7 PM | Free
Tuesday, September 9th
Community Admission | GRAM | 12 PM - 5 PM | Free
The Art of Meditation: Creative Awareness Practice | GRAM | 4:30 PM | $15+
Show & Tell Open Mic Night | SILVA | 7 PM | Free
Wednesday, September 10th
Yoga at the Market | Downtown Market | 10 AM | Donations
Tree Benefits Class | Friends of Grand Rapids Parks | 5:30 PM | Free (limited seats)
Mums & Merlot Planting Party | Koetsiers | 6 PM | $10
90'S NIGHT ft. RETRO GAMING | Founders | 9 PM | Free
All Week
Various family/ individual events | Local Library | Free | Check out 30+ recurring or one-off events are being hosted at your local public library this week
Live Music
Monday, September 8th
The Cheap Dates | The Score | 6 PM | Free
Tuesday, September 9th
VS. | The Score | 6 PM | Free
Grayson Barton | Blue Water Grill | 6 PM | Free
The Milk Carton Kids | St. Cecilia | 7:30 PM | $25+
Wednesday, September 10th
GR Just Us | The Score | 6 PM | Free
Matt Gabriel | Vander Mill | 6:30 PM | Free
Jessica Pratt with Claire Cirocco | Calvin University | 7 PM | $20+
Mike Lutley Quintet ft Mary Rademacher | Beacon Hill | 7 PM | Free
*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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