Good afternoon, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News!
Just wanted to give you a quick heads up that Friday’s issue will only feature events.
I’m predicting that I’ll be trying to sit back and relax after coming back from a food coma.
Realistically, the stretch between Thanksgiving and Monday is pretty chill outside of a load of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
Let’s get into today’s updates.
~LeQwane L.
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A briefing of local news that matters
Travel
Brace for The Holiday Rush
If you’re flying out today or back anytime this week, the airport is anticipating one of the busiest rushes of the year with more than 153,000 passengers expected to travel this Thanksgiving week. year. Luckily, the airport’s team is fully staffed for the holiday rush. | Read more
Community
Sullivan Field Restoration Gets Closer
The push to restore the West Side’s Sullivan Field is almost done! Fans of Valley Field have raised more than 90% of its $4.9M goal and need around $300K to finish its fundraising for the project. The park’s upgrades include restored stands, a new entrance and plaza, a refreshed dugout and concessions, and a small museum honoring local baseball history. The non-profit just launched a campaign that allows you to buy and engrave a brick that’ll be used in the park. | View park mock-ups/ Buy a brick
Weather
Snow on Thanksgiving
The National Weather Service (GR) put out a winter weather impact report for Thanksgiving weekend. Between today and tomorrow, it’s gonna get pretty ugly out!
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Ask Grand Rapids: Thanksgiving Edition 🦃
What is the best-tasting meat to have as a main dish on Thanksgiving?
If you choose the wrong one, don’t worry, I won’t hold it against you. ✍
What’s Open On Thanksgiving?
As promised, here’s a slightly larger list of organizations and local businesses that are giving back to the community.
Followed by a short list of restaurants that are open for dinner tomorrow.
Free meals:
Bridge Street Bar | 600 Bridge St. NW | 10 AM - 12 PM | Primarily for those in need
Mel Trotter Ministries Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal | DeVos Place | 11 AM - 1 PM | Details
Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner | Saint Thomas The Apostle | 12 PM - 2 PM | Details
Alano Club of Kent County | 1020 College Ave NE | 1 PM - 3 PM | Details
Yesterdog | 1505 Wealthy St. SE | 2 PM - 4 PM | Details
Places that are open for Thanksgiving dinner:
76th Street Truck Stop
Bob Evans
Cooper’s hawk
Texas de Brazil
Mertens Prime (reservations only)
Buddy’s Pizza
Leo's
Cracker Barrel
Firerock Grille, Cork Wine & Grille, Reds
I likely missed a bunch, but the idea is to give you an idea of where to go!
Talk Of The Town
🌟 Glow Season Starts Now
On Monday (December 1st), the Waxology at Knapps Crossing is launching a new custom spray tanning service to give you flawless color, seamless blending, and serious confidence. Plus, they’ve still got Black Friday specials going. Ready to glow? Check out their packages here.*
🐶 Pet Friendly Santa Meet & Greet
On December 4th, Vetr Health is hosting a family and pet-friendly event during Uptown’s annual Shop Hop event. The location’s patio will become a “holiday retreat” with hot chocolate, cider, cookies, music, and more.
🗿 GR Public Museum Extends Hours
This Friday (and Friday, December 19th), the Grand Rapids Public Museum is extending its hours to 8 PM so that you can enjoy its exhibits with your friends or family after/ before the holidays.
Talking Shop
☕ Twisted Tap → The Twisted Tap distillery (formerly Wise Men) has launched a coffee shop at its Kentwood location.
Local Eats
🍗 Raising Cane’s → A new Raising Cane’s is set to open in place of the former TGI Friday’s located on Alpine. The old building will be demolished, with construction starting in the spring.
🦐 Somos → A bar and restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch, locally sourced foods, with a “global” touch, has opened just outside of Tanger Outlet in Byron Center.
What’s Happening?
Wednesday, November 26th
Gallery for Kids | AllArtWorks | 4 PM | Free
Christmas Lite Show | LMCU Ballpark | (Wed - Sun) 5:30 PM | $30+
Blackout Wednesday Drag Show | 7:30 PM | Two James Spirits | $10
Glitter & Groove | General Wood Shop | 9 PM | Free
CHRISTKINDL MARKT | Downtown Market | (Wed - Sun) Various times | Free
Thursday, November 27th
GR Turkey Trot | Van Andel Arena | 8 AM - 9:30 AM | $0 +
Friday, November 28th
’Twas the Night Before Christmas (ballet) | EGR Performance Arts Center | (Fri - Sun) Various times | $15+
Twisted Trail | Ken-O-Sha park | 9 AM | $0+
Black Friday Market | Fulton St. Market | 11 AM - 4 PM | Free
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop | Everett’s Gardens | (Fri - Sat) Various times | $40
BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley | Kusterer Brauhaus | 3 PM | $89
Black Friday and Small Business Market | The Big Room (Silva) | (Fri, Sat) 4 PM | Free
Gaslight Village Tree Lighting | 5 PM - 8 PM | Free
Tanks Giving | Vander Mill | 5 PM | $20
Grand Rapids Griffins VS Iowa Wild | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $28+
Local Community Showcase | Dr. Grins Comedy Club | 8 PM | $15
Live Music
Wednesday, November 26th
Desmond Jones | Elevation | 7 PM | $22
Tvboo | The Intersecton | 7 PM | $35
Innuendo | Rapid River Stillhouse | 8 PM | ?
Azz-Izz Band | Twisted Bull | 9 PM | Free
Friday, November 28th
The Greenbridge Band | Horrocks Market | 6 PM | Free
Sean Cyphers | Downtown Market | 7 PM | Free
Koffin Kats, Playboy Manbaby, The Rumours, The Bloody Pickups | Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM - 11 PM | $27
Straight No Chaser | DeVos Performance Hall | 8 PM | $46+
Durango Fest | The Intersection | 8 PM | $60+
The Moonrays | Speciation Cellars | 8 PM | Free
The Champ, Stone Leone, Itz Namo | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM | Free
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
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