Happy hump day, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News - and here is your midweek update on everything GR.
-LeQwane
In today’s news:
🅿 Watch where you’re parking
🎨 Self-guided art walk
♿ Accessibility for travelers
And the best events happening to end the work week
Let’s jump right on in
What’s Happening
A briefing of local news that matters
Parking: Watch where you’re parking
Seasonal (odd-even and one-side) parking kicks off in Grand Rapids on Thursday, November 1st. While I won’t waste time explaining how it works, if you’re curious about parking restrictions in your neighborhood click here for details.
Community: Uptown GR releases self-guided art walk
Uptown Grand Rapids (community improvement authority) created a self-guided art walk that catalogs all the community art around Eastown, East Hills Fulton, and Wealthy. The guide showcases 36 outdoor murals, decorated crossworks, and storm drains created by local artists.
Transportation: GRF improves accessibility for travelers
The airport just got more accessible. Along with recent structural improvements, GRF International Airport has implemented sign language boards throughout the airport to help deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers.
We Asked
In Monday’s email, I asked you (and 1,000+ others), “What’s one thing you’d add to Grand Rapids?”
And you guys had more ideas than I thought (750 responses came in under 48 hours). Last night I picked through each response.
And here are the top-rated ideas that were shared:
Adding a light rail system
Single-family houses
Bring back 24/7 shopping centers (Like Meijer/Walmarts)
More parking
Tie: Late night clubs | Gay and lesbian bars
Community Feature
Golden Hour in Downtown Grand Rapids | Taken by Andrew Grettenberger
Events
Preview: Events —> Live Music
Wednesday
Trick or Treat Museum | GR Children’s Museum | 4 PM - 8 PM
Trunk or Treat | First Reformed Church | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Free
Westside Trunk or Treat | Harrison Park Academy | 6PM | Free
Thursday (Halloween Day 🎃)
Brick or Treat | Bricks & Minifigs | 10 AM - 8 PM | Free
Dia De Los Muertos | Donkey | (Fri - Sat) 11 AM - 11 PM | Free
Halloween Open Skate | Patterson Ice Center | 4 PM - 6 PM | $5 discount if you wear a costume
Dave & Boo-ster’s | Dave & Busters | 4 PM - 7 PM |
Giant Pumpkin Carving (Live) | Rosa Park Circle | 4 PM - 8 PM | Free
GR Halloween Bar Crawl | Kusterer Brauhaus | 4 PM - 10 PM
Cars and Costumes | Executive Motorsports | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free
Indoor Trick or Treat | Thornapple Community Church | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free
Learn to Quilt | Cascade Public Library | 6:30 PM | Free
Andrew Santino (Comedian) | GLC Live | 6:30 PM | Starting @ $70
Pub Trivia | Vander Mill | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Free
Halloween Cocktail Class | Spruced Studio | 7 PM - 8 PM | $60 | 21+ only
Friday
Griffins Vs. IceHogs | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM
Fright Night: GR Symphony | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | Starting @ $20
Live Music
Wednesday
Neck Deep (Pop-Punk) | The Intersection | 6:30 PM | $32
Stevie Wonder | Van Andel Arena | 8 PM
Thursday
Tyler Hubbard (Country Pop) | GLC Live | 7 PM
The Bootstrap Boys (Country) | Founders Brewing Co. | Free | Costumes are encouraged
Friday
Zauntee (Rap/Hip-Hop) | The Stache | 7 PM | $18
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
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-LeQwane L | Editor @ Calder News
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