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📍 RiverTown theater gets a $5M upgrade | March 26th, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
March 26, 2025

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Anyway, here’s what you can expect in today’s: details on new housing, development coming to the airport, spring flower art, and of course things to do before the weekend.

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The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Housing

Plans For 100 New Affordable Homes

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County has launched an $8 million fundraising campaign (called Imagine) to build or rehab 100 affordable homes in Grand Rapids’ Roosevelt Park, Black Hills, and Baxter neighborhoods by 2027. The new housing will be for middle-income families and feature single-family and multifamily properties. The fundraiser has already secured over $6 million from local donors and foundations. | Click here to learn more

Development

New Hotel Near The Airport?

A new 135-room, four-story hotel and day care is being proposed near Gerald R. Ford International Airport, on a 10-acre lot near Patterson Avenue and 36th Street, which sits about two miles from the airport. | Read more about the plan here

Entertainment

RiverTown’s Theater Gets $5M upgrade

After years of complaints, the Celebration Cinema at RiverTown Crossings is getting a $5 million renovation that features heated recliners, a new interior design, new food and drink capabilities (plus a full bar), and a new auditorium with 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound. Renovations are expected to wrap up this May. | View the promotional video from Celebration’s account

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

💐 GRAM Hosts "Art in Bloom"

The GRAM is hosting floral displays that are inspired by artworks and collections at the art museum this Friday. There are exhibits by 13 local florists and there are also live activities like yoga, artist markets, and music.

🤝 GR Crime On A Downward Trend

Love to report — for the first time since Police Chief Eric Winstrom took over in 2022, Grand Rapids has gone a full month without a shooting, with car thefts also sharply declining this year.

🚓 Michigan’s New Car Seat Laws

Starting April 2nd kids under 2 must be in rear-facing car seats, children under 8 need booster seats until they are 4'9", and kids under 13 must ride in the back seat. Have a child that you travel with often? Make sure you’re up to date on the new car sear laws!

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Wednesday, March 26th

  • Art On Tap | The Waddell Center | 5 PM - 7 PM | $25 | ACTion Art is an annual spring exhibition that celebrates the work of artists with disabilities

  • Creative Movement Meditation | GRAM | 6 PM - 7:30 PM | $20 | You’re invited to move in whatever way feels right for you. Whether it’s fast or slow, playful or serious, still or wild, there is no right or wrong way to move

  • Grand Rapids Griffins vs Texas Stars | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $21

Thursday, March 27th

Friday, March 28th

  • Cottage & Lakefront Living Show | DeVos Place | (Fri - Sun) Various times | adults, kids $12, $5

  • Art in Bloom | GRAM | 12 PM - 8 PM | $15 adult | This biennial exhibition invites local floral designers to craft stunning, one-of-a-kind arrangements inspired by works from the museum’s permanent collection

  • Grand Rapids Rise vs Columbus Fury | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $21

  • Adult Egg Hunt | Gezon Park | 7 PM - 9 PM | $10 | Grab your flashlight and your friends for an adult egg hunt for ages 21+ at Gezon Park,

  • Ain’t Nothing Like Family | Wealthy Theatre | 7 PM | $40 | This hilarious play features a family showing what it means to stick together in this present time and let their faith get them through troubled times

Live Music

Wednesday, March 26th

Thursday, March 27th

Friday, March 28th

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

Outside The Plaza

A quick hit of news from outside Grand Rapids

That’s All For Today…

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