Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News on a fine Friday morning.
Fun fact: the Winter Olympics are about 3 weeks from today. Although the events are happening all the way in Italy, we do have World of Winter here in Grand Rapids.
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The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Housing
Creston Apartment Building Sold
The Current, a 72-unit mixed-use building in the Creston neighborhood (220 Quimby St. NE), sold last month for $17.5M to a PM firm in Ann Arbor. The building includes mostly studios and one bedrooms plus a coffee shop on the ground floor. The developer remains a minority owner after the deal. | Read more
Education
What’s next for Alexander and Stocking Schools?
GRPS is collecting ideas for future use of the closed Alexander and Stocking elementary buildings, after closing 10 schools following the $305M bond. Community meetings started earlier this week. However with online comments as open through Jan. 21st. Next steps are for the district to request redevelopment proposals and then have the property under contract by May. | Read more - submit input
Work
MLK Community Center Hiring Events
Parks and Recreation is hosting two job fairs for the new MLK Community Center on Jan. 22nd (11 AM to 1 PM) and Jan. 29th (4 PM to 6 PM) at Neland Avenue Church. Some of the roles are program leads, building attendants, youth and fitness instructors, and park and pool maintenance. It’s free and no registration is needed, but the city suggests applying online first. Chef’s kiss on the timing with MLK Day on Monday. | Read more
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The Big Freeze
Bundle up.
We’re gonna get dumped with snow all day today, with about 2 to 4 inches possible and slick roads by 2-3 PM.
And according to the actual weather guys (definitely not me), the snow and flurries will stick around through Saturday, with a major temp drop early next week with highs near 10 degrees.
Plan extra drive time and keep the shovel handy.
Talk Of The Town
🍎 Robinette’s Pauses Operations
After 15-years of being open year-round, Robinette’s has made the decision to close down during the off-season. Why? Most (90%) of the orchard’s business occurs in September and October. Operations will kick back up in June.
🎵 Library Concert Series
On Thursday (Jan. 22nd), the main branch of the Public Library is kicking off its Music in the Stacks concert series. An event where visitors can enjoy free live music (open to all ages) once a month.
🔉 City Bans Amplified Noise
On Tuesday, the city of Grand Rapids voted to prohibit amplified sound within 100ft of hospitals and clinics.
Talking Shop
Bricks and Minifigs → A new Bricks and Minifigs (LEGO + minifigures) collecters’/ hobby store has opened in Walker at 3286 Alpine Ave
What’s Happening?
Friday, January 16th
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ | GR Civic Theatre | (1/16 - 2/1) Various times | $31+
Friday Night Food Trucks | Monroe | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free
Sound Bath & Meditation | Ah-Nab-Awen Park | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Free
Contra dance | Fifth St. Hall | 7 PM | $12
Comedy: Brian Regan | GLC Live | 8 PM | $59
Saturday, January 17th
Chili Cook Off | GR Elks Lodge No.48 | 3 PM | ?
Creative Mindfulness: Slow Art Day | GRAM | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free
Extraterrestrial Night | SILVA | 4 PM | ?
River City Improv | Midtown | 6 PM | $20
A Modern Day Magic Show | Wealthy Theatre | 6 PM/ 8 PM | $33
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford Icehogs | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $18+
World of Winter: Silent Disco | Calder Plaza | 7 PM | Free
Aries Spears | GLC Live | 8 PM | $41+
Great Skate Winterfest | Rosa Park Circle | 10 PM | $3 - $6
Sunday, January 18th
Flea Market | Godwin Mercado | 9 AM
Grand Rapids Gold VS Cleveland Charge | Van Andel Arena | 3 PM | $18
Experience A Past Life Regression With Group Hypnotherapy | From The Heart Yoga And Tai Chi Center | 3:30 PM -5:30 PM | $33
Monday, January 19th (MLK DAY)
26th Annual MLK Day Corporate Breakfast | DeVos Place Convention Center | Limited access
MLK Day Party | Sugah Please | 11 AM - 4 PM
Celebration and Silent March | Wealthye Theatre | 6 PM | Free
Back Door Comedy | Hard Times | 9 PM | Free
Live Music
Friday, January 16th
GR Symphony | DeVos Performance Hall | (Fri - Sat) 7:30 PM | $28+
Ostia World Music | Horrocks Market | 5 PM | Free
Charlie Hoats Trio | CitySen At CityFlats | 7 PM | Free
SilentBark Live | Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM | $5
T.I.M | 2RST | 7 PM | $12
School of Rock | The Stray | 7 PM | $11+
Vespa, Felt Cat, Ish | Pux Cider | 7 PM | Free
Boston Pops Tribute | GR Symphony | 7:30 PM | $28+
The Half Ton Band | Founders | 8 PM | Free
The Shootouts | Tip Top | 8 PM | $17+
Daft Disko | The Stache | 9 PM | $15+
Jedi Mind Trip | The BOB | 9 PM | $5+
On The fly | Shots on the River | 9 PM | Free
Josh Kaufman | Speciation Cellars | 9 PM | Free
Sushi Roll Band | Twisted Bull | 9:30 PM | Free
Saturday, January 17th
Sweet Dee & The Wild Honeys | Horrocks Market | 5 PM | Free
Burn the Jukebox | The Stache | 7 PM | $22
The Tyler Gitchel Band | Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM | $5
Jen Sygit | Wealthy Theatre | 7 PM | $10+
Aurora & Antheia | Summer Songs | 7 PM | Donation
Gasoline Lollipops | Tip Top | 8 PM | $17
Northbound | Twisted Bull | 9:30 PM | Free
Sunday, January 18th
Feeding Grizzlies + King Ink + Moravian + Zudocks | Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | $21
*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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