📍 Winter is here to stay | February 3rd, 2025

Happy Monday, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — the go-to news source for everything in Grand Rapids.

I was thinking about Calder News this weekend (like always), and I came to the conclusion we need a name for our supporters.

I don’t know what that is just yet. However, if you have suggestions, I’m all ears — reply to this email with your idea. Heads up: My lovely gf shot down “Caldies” so that’s a no go…😆 

Anyhow, in today’s issue, we cover a couple of things that happened over the weekend and a few events/ things to look forward to this week.

Today’s read will be a quick one, but I hope you enjoyed it!

~LeQwane L.

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

🦫 What happened on Groundhog Day?

Hope you’re enjoying winter. Because on Groundhog Day this past weekend, Punxsutawney Phil (this year’s Ground Hog) saw its own shadow — predicting another 6 weeks of winter are on the way. I don’t believe in superstition, but hey, this is the talk of the town right?

👫 Grand Rapids’ march for rights

Over the weekend, hundreds of Grand Rapids locals took to downtown to march for immigrant rights amongst other important social topics. The march was peaceful and seemingly went off without a hitch. | Read more about the march

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday, February 3rd

• Karaoke | Turnstiles, K-Rok | 10 PM - 2 AM, 5 PM - 11 PM | Free

Tuesday, February 4th

• Free museum day | GRAM | 12 PM - 6 PM | Free | Explore the art exhibits and galleries of the Grand Rapids Art Museum

• Free play promotion | Kidz indoor playground | 5 PM - 8 PM | Free | Enjoy a 30-minute trial at the Kidz indoor playground (7 and under)

• Trivia Night | Creston Brewery | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free

• Music Trivia | Turnstiles | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free

• Comedy Night | Garage Bar | 7 PM Free

Wednesday February 5th

• Guided Walking Tour: Art Installations | Rosa Parks Circle | 6 PM - 7 PM | Free

• GR Bluegrass Jam | Chicago Beef Joint | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free | Join a community jam session with drinks food and awesome music

• Open mic night | Creston Brewery | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free | Share your talent or listen to others whether its music, poetry, or comedy

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

Events you can attend anytime this weekend…

• World of Winter | Free | View activities and art installations throughout the city

• Various family/ individual events | Free | Check out what recurring or one-off events are being hosted at your local public library this week - there are a few Lunar New Year events

Live Music

Tuesday, February 4th

• The Tommy Pancy Trio - Wine & Jazz Night | The Stray | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free

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

Outside The Plaza

Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids

Detroit An WNBA team could be coming to Michigan

Thanks to the founder of the Grand Rapids Gold and several investors, Detroit could be getting a WNBA team.

Muskegon The Kids’ Food Basket is expanding its lakeshore operations

Kids’ Food Basket has acquired a $1.8M building in Michigan to support its expansion into the lakeshore area.

That’s All For Today…

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