Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m Jenny, and this is Calder News.
We are in the throes of graduation season. College and high school grads alike are on the lookout for their future careers.
Turns out, they’re in the right place at the right time. Grand Rapids was just named one of the top cities in the U.S. to start your career.
Read about it and more and today’s newsletter.
~Jenny F..
Business News
Together with: Independent Bank
✅ New
Previously, Vintage Charm’s only Michigan location was in South Haven. The woman’s clothing and accessory shop announced it will be opening its tenth shop this summer on Wealthy Street.
❌ Closing
Bruce Tuttleman, owner of F. David Barney Clothiers, is retiring and closing up shop. His menswear company has been a mainstay of the Ledyard Building for 47 years.
❗ Updates
Fika, a vegan and gluten-free coffee and brunch spot, celebrated its 1st anniversary. The Plainfield location is offering specials through the end of the week.
Last Mile Cafe opened its second location inside Boston Square’s Hub 07. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 1 pm.
Plus, a message from our partner!
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The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Traffic
Updates Coming to 28th Street
If 28th Street between Kalamazoo Ave and Division is part of your morning commute, you might have to factor in a few extra minutes come September. Improvements on the drainage system, pedestrian crosswalks, and road surfaces are set to begin this fall. Community members are invited to an informational meeting on May 21. See more details.
Community
Start Your Career in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids came in 16th on WalletHub’s “Best Places To Start Your Career” list. The list, geared toward recent college graduates, compares relative market strength and overall livability of over 180 U.S. Cities. Be sure to mention it during summer graduation parties! Read more here.
Development
Hope Village Offers Tiny Homes
Mel Trotter has built ten tiny homes, with more to come, in response to the city’s housing shortage. The development, called Hope Village, gives people a place to live at an affordable price as long as they need. Houses range from 400 to 530 square feet and include a kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. Check it out.
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Talk Of The Town
🚗 Parking Available at the Downtown Market
Got tickets to a show at Van Andel or Acrisure Amphitheater? Downtown Market is encouraging people to park in their lots. Show your ticket and get discounts at the businesses and restaurants inside.
🐩 Humane Society Celebrates 143rd Birthday
Mark your calendars for the Humane Society’s birthday carnival on Saturday, June 27th. Enjoy games, food, and maybe even adopt a new pet.
🚲 Bike Shop Hosts Rideout
Swing by the Freewheeler Bike Shop on Saturday, May 16th, to meet up with other bike enthusiasts and go for a ride. Or just eat some free food and make a new friend.
What’s Happening?
Friday, May 15th
Forever Plaid | Circle Theatre | Various times (Fri, Sun) | $15
WestFest GR | JB Zoo | (Fri - Sun) Various times | $30
USSP Zone Championship | Belknap Park | 9 AM - 7 PM | Free to spectate
Armed Forces Thankgiving | Gerald R. Ford Museum/ Gillet Bridge | 9:30 AM | Free
Baxter Plant Sale | Baxter Community Center | 12 PM | Free
Seasonal Wonders Projection Show | Lyon Square | 9 PM | Free
Carnival | LMCU Ballpark | Various times (Fri - Sun) | $30+
Saturday, May 16th
Featured Event:
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Peter Pan | EGR Performing Arts Center | Various times (Sat, Sun) | $10+
Stomp Out Stigma | Downtown | 8 AM | Donation
Bird Watching | Ken O Sha Park | 8 AM - 10 AM | Free
Vegatable + Native Plant Swap | Blandford Nature Center | 9 AM
Miles for Meals 5k | Reeds Lake - East Grand Rapids | 9 AM - 12 PM | $30
Mitten Record & Physical Media Show | 4237 Alpine Ave NW | 9 AM - 4 PM | $5+
Native Plant Fest | Calvin University | 10 AM - 2 PM | Free
Acrisure Amphitheater Community Celebration | 11 AM - 9 PM | Free
Michigan Cider Fest | Rosa Park Circle | 3 PM | Free
Hipster Disco Night | Silva | 9 PM | $20
Late Night Street Food | The Sovengard | 10 PM | Free
Sunday, May 17th
Merchants and Makers Spring Market | Fulton St. Market | 10 AM - 3 PM | Free
Annual Plant Swap | Garfield Park | 11 AM | Free
House Plant Swap | Speciation Cellars | 1 PM | Free
Community Art Night | 1212 Fulton St. | 4 PM | Free
High Score Comedy | Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM - 10 PM | Free
Monday, May 18th
Pound | Lyon Square | 5:30 PM | Free
Live Music
Friday, May 15th
Adrian Wright and the Great Let Go's | Rosa Park Circle | 5 PM | Free
Nate Smith | 6:30 PM | GLC Live | ?
404 Delux | The Score | 6 PM | Free
Phil Wick | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $43
Lionel Richie | Acrisure Amphitheater | 7:30 PM | ?
Madama Butterfly | DeVos Performance Hall (Opera) | 7:30 PM | ?
Mickey & The Heartthrobs, Swndive, Garden Effect | Tip Top | 8 PM | $12
In The Grey | Firebird | 9 PM | $5
Tali Snowden | Speciation Cellars | 9 PM | Free
SP Chase | Underground Lounge + Patio | 9:30 PM | Free
Saturday, May 16th
The Greenbridge Band | Horrocks Market | 5 PM | Free
Dance Gavin Dance | GLC Live | 5:30 PM | $59
Decades | The Score | 6 PM | Free
Annie Bacon & her OSHEN, Gabriel Goldstein, Tony Geren | The Stray | 7 PM | Free
Funk Hoedown | Tip Top | 7 PM | ?
Taka Komagata | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | $5+
The Joe Rood Band | Tip Top | 8 PM | $12
Bearly Dead | The Intersection | 8 PM | $28
Last Night Saved My Life + Valley Girl + Midwest Skies | Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | $20
Ghost Town Marshalls | Firebird Bar | 9 PM | $5
Sunday, May 17th
Free Band Concert | Forest Hills Eastern HS | 2:30 PM | Free
World Music: Kyle Dobrowoski | Kusterer Brauhaus | 4 PM | Free
Monday, May 18th
Strumble Head | The Score | 6 PM | Free
Diabolic Oath, Viogression, Attrition Cult, Gorejina | Fulton St. Pub | 7 PM | $15
*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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