Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News.
Today’s issue will be a fast one. I hope you had an amazing weekend and are ready for a great week ahead.
~LeQwane L.
Ask Grand Rapids 🤔
If you celebrate, what type of Christmas tree are you using this year?
Talk Of The Town
🖼️ New Art Gallery Downtown
A new art gallery has opened in WMU’s downtown campus. The Resonant Gallery is open daily, 8 AM - 5 PM, and is free to enter.
🖌️ GR Seeks Artist and Organizers
Speaking of art, Grand Rapids has opened its “Activate Grant” to give $10,000 to artists or event organizers who have ideas for murals, pop-up events, or performances.
🗿 GR African American Museum Moves
Over the weekend, The GRAAM made its final moves to its new location on Sheldon. The move brings the GRAAM to a larger building with a lot more space.
Sports:
🏀 On Saturday and Friday, the GR Gold beat Noblesville Boom, 124:130 and 109:120 ✅
What’s Happening?
Monday, December 8th
Smart Money Uni: Your Life in a Binder | Home Repair Services | 12 PM | Free
Neurodivergent Group Art Therapy | 222 Fulton St. NE | 12:30 PM | $20
Santa @ Le Bon Macaron | 5 PM | Free
Holiday Highland Cow! | Thornapple Brewing | 6 PM | $35
Night Trivia | Wyoming Moose Lodge | 7 PM | Free
Tuesday, December 9th
Holiday Candlemaking | Sable Candle Co. | 11:30 AM | $30
The Art of Meditation: Sound Meditation | The GRAM | 4:30 PM | $20
Holly Jolly Hoops: Embroidery Ornament Class | Spruced Studio | 6 PM | $65
Kitchen Renovation | Home Repair Services | 6 PM | Free
Grand Rapids Gold Vs. Windy City Bulls | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $17+
Wednesday, December 10th
Cocoa with the Clauses | LaFONTAINE | 5 PM | Free
The EXPO Social | Amway Grand Plaza | 5:30 PM | ?
Project Night Lights | Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital | 8:30 PM | Free
Comedy Night | River City Saloon | 9 PM | Free
All Week
Various family/ individual events | Local Library | Free | Check out 30+ recurring or one-off events being hosted at your local public library this week
Festival of Trees | Ada Legacy Park | Free
Winter Window Competition | Ada Village | Free
Christmas Lite Show | LMCU Ball Park | Various times | $30+
ENLIGHTEN | Meijer Gardens | 5:30 PM | $13+
Upcoming Events
Currents | Elevation | 5:30 PM | $41
Beanpoles | The Villa | 6 PM | ?
Dovetail | Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | Free
Open Band Night | The Stray | 7 PM | Free
Live Music
Monday, December 8th
Metal Mondays | Tip Top | 3 PM | Free
Tuesday, December 9th
The Band Feel | The Stache | 7 PM | $28
Wednesday, December 10th
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Outside The Plaza
Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids
That’s All For Today…
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