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In today’s newsletter:

• 🏈 The Lions stop in Grand Rapids

• 🌭 Where to find the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile

• Plus what’s happening around town and more

The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Sports

Detroit Lions tour stopped in Grand Rapids

Last night the Detroit Lions “We Want More” hype bus made a stop in GR. The bus was met by a large group of fans located outside The Score bar on Northland Drive. What’s the bus all about? The tour bus is a way for fans to show support and bask in the team’s historic team. | View the crowd

Community

Comstock Park post office to be renamed

The Comstock Park post office is getting a new name. Last weekend, President Biden signed a bill to rename the location to The Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office. Why the change? Recognition. Captain Nava was 1 of 5 U.S. Marines killed in a heli crash early last year — Nava grew up in Comstock Park, so this was a way to memorialize him in his community. | View more details

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

❄️ World of Winter is starting soon

The largest winter festival in Michigan is starting on Friday. World of Winter will last for 2 months. And it’ll feature attractions, community art, live entertainment, and more. This thing is really the talk of the town because it’s estimated over 4.8 million people will visit Grand Rapids just to participate.

🌭 Where to find the Wienermobile

The world’s famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (hotdog on wheels) is stopping in Grand Rapids for two days. On Thursday it’ll be at the 28th St. and 54th St. Walmart from 11 AM to 1 PM, and 2 PM to 4 PM. While on Friday it’ll be at the Grandville and Comstock Park Walmart from 11 AM to 1 PM, and 2 PM to 4 PM. Visitors can get free pictures, history lessons, and a limited edition “Wiener Whistle”.

⚡ The Rapid goes electric

The Rapid has added 12 new EVs to its fleet. The new additions are electric Go!Bus ADA paratransit vehicles. If you see one of the colorfully wrapped vans driving around, just know it’s for a good cause. The vans help seniors and those with disabilities have reliable transportation.

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Wednesday, January 8th

• Comedy Night | River City Saloon | 9 PM | Free

• Open Mic | Tip Top | 7 PM | Free

Thursday, January 9th

• Visionnaire Series: Doug Phillips of Conscious Clothing | GRAM | 5:30 PM - 7 PM | $5 |Talk with fashion experts and enjoy snacks

• Candlelight: Queen and The Beatles Tribute | Wealthy Theatre | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM | $18 | A multi-sensory musical experience like you’ve never seen

• Bricks & Beers | Bricks & Mini Figs | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $30 for a team of two | Unleash your inner LEGO builder with other LEGO enjoyers

• King Trivia | Vander Mill | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free | Enjoy a night of trivia with the chance to win prizes

• Karaoke Thursdays | General Wood Shop | 8 PM | Free

Friday, January 10th

• Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More | Wealthy Theater | 6:30 PM | Starting at $29

• Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $32

• Sax and the City - GR Symphony | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | Starting at $19

• Mike Logan Hates the Internet | AllArtWorks | 7:30 PM - 9 PM | $15 | Join an award-winning comedian as he takes you through a funny lesson

• Laff Now Laff Later | The Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | $25

• Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift | Wealthy Theatre | 8:45 PM - 10 PM

Live Music

Wednesday, January 8th

• Round Creek String Band | Speak EZ Lounge | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | $5 surcharge

Thursday, January 9th

• The Burdens / Who Saved Who / The Winter After | Mulligan’s Pub | 9 PM - 12 AM | Free

• Levitator + Y Not + Buddhahand | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | $13 (all ages)

Friday, January 10th

• Ditch Lily Album Release | The Stray | 7 PM | $16

• Misplaced Memories with First Aid Spray, Midwest Skies and Jenn's Apartment | Tip Top | 8 PM | $5

• Isaac Cole Music | Twisted Bull Saloon | 9:30 PM | Free

• Creeping Night, Splintersm Darkeater | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM - 1 AM

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