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~LeQwane L.
In today’s news:
🦁 John Ball Zoo bids farewell
🏠 New townhouses are on the way
🇺🇸 Veteran’s Day Parade is happening soon
Plus tons of live music and fun events
Let’s dive in!
What’s Happening
A briefing of local news that matters
Leisure: John Ball Zoo bids farewell
John Ball Zoo is saying goodbye to its last lion. The male African lion (Kiume) will be moved to a new facility following the death of its female partner Abena. The lion has been at John Ball Zoo for a decade plus (so there’s a good chance you’ve seen it before). Farewell to the legend Kiume.
Housing: New townhouses are on the way
A local developer is nearing completion of around 100 new townhomes on the East Beltline. The project is located at 3300 E Beltline (near 4 mile) — it includes 96 two and three-bedroom townhomes. The project is around 30% complete with the other portion projected to be complete by late spring.
Seasonal: How to get a real tree for Christmas
Feeling the Christmas spirit yet? The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now selling permits to Michiganders looking to get a real tree for Christmas. The trees come from Huron and Manistee National Forests Permits and cost $5 per tree (max purchase of 5). If you’re interested click here to learn more.
Plus something interesting…
Remember those cool werewolf stickers from the polls? Well, people are reselling them on eBay… The “Michigan Werewolf Sticker 2024” has been sold for anywhere from $15-$50 a pop. I guess the hustle never stops, not even when it comes to doing civil duties.
Since we’re here, I’m just curious…
P.S. I won’t tell anyone the results of this one… Keep it real.🤣
Events
Preview: Events —> Live Music
Friday
Comedy Night: AJ Wilkerson | Golden Age Nov 8/9 | GA $25 | The show is 18+
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff | The Blue Bridge | 5 PM - 6 PM | Free
Grand Rapids Gold v Windy City Bulls | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $15
Killers of Kill Tony | DeVos Performance Hall | 7 PM - 11 PM | Resell tickets only
Saturday
Psychic & Holistic Expo | DeVos Place | (Sat-Sun) 9 AM | $15 (12 and under free)
Nature Makers Market | Blandford Nature Center | 9 AM - 3 PM | Free
Dirty Duel Trail Race | Robinette’s | 9 AM - 10:30 AM | Pick the “toughest” 5K ever or a fun cornfield course with the family
Sunday
Museum Community Day | GR Art Museum | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Windy City Bulls | Van Andel Arena | 3 PM | Starting at $15
Things to do any time this weekend
Restaurant Week GR | Today - Saturday | $25-$45 | 50+ local restaurants are putting up their best 2-3+ course meals for the chance to earn your vote
Looking forward to Monday…
Veterans Day Parade
📍 Route: Ottawa > Fountain > GRPL (Memorial Park)
⏲ November 11th | 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out and show support for our Veterans at Grand Rapid’s official Veterans Day Parade downtown on Monday night.
Have questions? Contact the organizer, RET SGT Pahman Jesse C ([email protected])
Live Music
Friday
Shelby Lentz (Pop rock) | The Holiday Bar | 6 PM
St. Sinner Orchestra | The Stray | 7 PM | $15
Harbour (Indie pop) | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM
Kurt Elling (Jazz vocals) | Midtown GR | 7:30 PM | Starting at $48
Tape B (Dubstep) | The Intersection | 9 PM | Starting at $80
Saturday
Surf Spooktacular with Bat Hearse, 13 Tikis and The Venturis | Tip Top | 1 PM | $15 | The event is 21 and over
Michael McIntosh (Solo act) | Brickyard Tavern | 6 PM | Free
The Burdens & Moto (Rock) | Pux Cider Taphouse | 7 PM | Free
Little Big Town + Sugarland | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM - 11 PM
Dasha (Country Pop) | The Stache | 8 PM
Panchiko (Indie Rock) | The Intersection | 8 PM | Starting at $60
Exhibit A | GLC Live | 8 PM | Starting at $20
Brother Elsey (Folk Rock) | The Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | $18
Lucius Fox / The Druid Drummer / Cloverbeard The Irish Pirate | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM | Free
Sunday
Americana Sundays | ArtRat Gallery | 3 PM - 5 PM | $20
Microwave (Rock) | Elevation | 7 PM | $30
Cal in Red + The Skinny Limbs + Fetch Tiger | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM - 10:45 PM | $10
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Post Of The Week
Got pumpkins?
Don’t toss them, compost them with GR’s organic waste facility.
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