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📍 Who is coming to GR?! | May 23, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
May 23, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — and we’re nearing Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer.

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The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Transit

Road Work on Plainfield Ave

A $4.6 million resurfacing project on Plainfield Avenue between I-96 and Airway Street starts on Tuesday. The goal is to upgrade the ramps, sidewalks, and medians. The project is expected to last through November. So if you’re in the area, plan for lane closures, ramp detours, and nighttime full closures through the summer. | Learn more about detours

Sports

Calvin College Builds A Football Field

I know we’ve got some NCAA fans — Calvin University has officially started construction on its first-ever football and lacrosse field. Phase One will bring a new turf field with lighting, a scoreboard, and space for both football and men’s and women’s lacrosse practices. Home games will still be played in the soccer stadium for now, but future plans include a full stadium with seating for 3,500 fans and game-day amenities. | Read more

Community

Dégagé Expands Housing for the Homeless

After seeing major success in its first year, DĂ©gagĂ© Ministries is working to expand its Complex Care Housing program on Jefferson Avenue—an initiative that provides safe, supportive housing for people who are homeless and facing mental illness. The project cut emergency room visits by 65% and EMS calls by 87% for the first 25 residents. Now DĂ©gagé’s goal is to bring that impact to the community by serving 120+ individuals across its properties. The organization is seeking funding from the state and other partners to grow the program. | Learn how the program is supporting locals

Tech

Apple Co-Founder Coming to GR

Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple is coming to Grand Rapids for Tech Week this fall. Thought this was cool for my Apple enjoyers. | Learn when and where you can catch Woz

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

🌈 Pride Festival Returns

The Grand Rapids annual Pride Festival is making a comeback. Celebrating GR’s 2-SLGBTQ+ residents contributions and value to the city, this two day event will kick off June 1st. It’ll feature food, live music from superstar artists, 200+ vendors, beer tents, and more.

🎬 Movies And Concerts In The Park

Downtown Grand Rapids isn’t the only place you’ll be able to catch a movie or in a park. East Grand Rapids announced its “Concerts and Movies In The Park” series earlier this week and it features some heavy hitters. The best part? It’s completely free.

đŸ–Œïž New Murals Downtown

This summer, the Front Ave. underpass near GVSU is getting 21 new pieces of wall art that highlight endangered Michigan species. Local and national artists will do the work during the “mural festival” from July 21st to July 26th. Learn how to get involved.

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Join A Music Video

Fans of Valley Field are putting together a local music video—and you’re invited.

Whether you sing, play an instrument, or just want to dance, you can join the video shoot on June 14 set to Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days.”

The theme? Restoring the historic ballpark to its former glory.

If you have a musical or vocal talent and want to participate, sign up by June 1 at 11:59 PM to get the track, sheet music, and your spot
 or you can just show up if you think it’ll be fun to participate.

Featured Event

Island Rainbow

📍 Buddy’s Pizza 📅 May 28th, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Get step-by-step instructions on how to recreate a beautiful painting. All painting supplies are provided, so leave your cares at the door and dive on into the paint party.

What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Friday, May 23rd

Saturday, May 24th

  • Grow Club | Koetsiers | 10 AM - 12 PM | Free to attend | Calling all kids to come learn, grow and get a little dirty in the garden

  • Puzzle Race | House Rules | 12:30 PM | $35 or free | Gather your friends or form team for to complete a 1,000 piece puzzle, no team? You can join the “free to play” table.

  • FOOD TRUCK Launch Party | Speciation Cellars | 12 PM - 6 PM | Free to attend | Neko Taiyaki will be celebrating their food truck launch party along with Trivia games

  • The Rolling Wizard Sidewalk Parade | Rosa Park Circle | 2 PM | All are welcome to this free, community-powered parade of magic and joy—whether you’re on rollerblades, skateboards, bikes, or scooters

  • Spring Sale Show | AllArtsWorks | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free to attend | Enjoy refreshments and a spring-themed salon style showcase of original artwork by gifted artists

Sunday, May 25th

Live Music

Friday, May 23rd

Saturday, May 24th

Sunday, May 25th

*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.

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