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📍 GR is coming to HBO Max? | March 14th, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
March 14, 2025

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Good Afternoon, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — back with your Friday update on local happenings and what’s making waves around the city.

It’s a beautiful day outside, but before you get too comfortable, remember we live in Michigan.

It’s 70° today and there’s a chance of snow next week — literally. Gotta love Michigan weather. 🤣

In today’s newsletter, you’ll read about new developments, an upcoming music festival, a GR documentary, and of course fun things to do this St. Paddy’s Day weekend.

Now let’s get into today’s email.

~LeQwane L.

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The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Government

Mayor LaGrand’s State of the City Address

Mayor LaGrand is set to give his first State of the City Address next week on Thursday at 6:15 PM. The event is invite-only, however it will be streamed for everyone else to view. While there’s no information available for what topics he’ll discuss or where the stream will take place — I’ll keep you updated when the city shares more.

Development

Skywalk Approved

The City’s Planning Commission approved the $6 million pedestrian bridge over Lake Michigan Drive, that’ll connect GVSU’s parking structure to the YMCA following the completion of the Amway Stadium. Construction is slated to start in October, with the project expected to be complete by November 2026. | Learn more about the skywalk here

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Community Feature

📍 Last Night’s Blood Moon In GR | Ryan Heffron

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

👮 GRPD Set To Be Featured In HBO Documentary

Grand Rapids is set to be featured on a new Cops-style documentary that is coming to HBO Max next month (April 8th). The show will feature stories in collaboration with the GRPD.

🎸 Music Festival Returns To GR

The “Breakaway Music Festival” is returning to Grand Rapids this summer. And it has a stacked lineup. This year’s event will include Zedd, Rezz, Gryffin, and ISOxo. The festival with also feature live performances from local artists/ talent. The full lineup can be viewed here.

🔥 Why The Children’s Museum Is Closed

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum is temporarily closed following a small fire yesterday. No one was hurt thanks to quick work from the GRFD. The museum is set to re-open after cleanup and restorations.

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Post Of The Week

What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Friday, March 14th

  • Parallels | Godfrey Hollow (1111 Godfrey Ave SW) | 8:30 AM | Free | Aileen Strickland McGee is a constantly curious creative who seeks to better understand the interaction and experiences between humans, our environments, and the systems we create + operate within

  • St. Paddy’s Friday | Horrocks Market | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early at Horrocks Market with live music and Irish food

  • GR Griffins vs Milwaukee Admirals | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $19

  • GR Symphony: Take Me Out To The Ball Game | DeVos Performance Hall | (Fri, Sat) 7:30 PM | Starting at $19

  • Dude Dad’s On Thin Ice | GLC Live | 8 PM | Starting at $60

Saturday, March 15th

Sunday, March 16th

Live Music

Saturday, March 15th

Sunday, March 16th

*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.

That’s All For Today…

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