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Grand Rapids offers endless entertainment options and special events for every interest. Check out museums and cultural attractions for ongoing events. Set a date for a play, concert, or historical tour. Celebrate community with our downtown ethnic festivals, children's and sporting events, Festival of the Arts and ArtPrize. Indulge your passion in a city that never stops moving - Grand Rapids.

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Thursday Sep 02, 2010

Special Events

AMWAY: 50 Years of Helping People Live Better Lives

September 02, 2010 – November 20, 2010
Times:
Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM.. to 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Admission:
Adults $8, Seniors $7 and Children $3. Members are free.

Part of life and industry in West Michigan for the past half-century, Amway is the creation of two entrepreneurs - Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel - and their determination to convert dream into reality.  The exhibit tells the story of these two men and the company they… Read More

Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: A New Eden

September 02, 2010 – October 31, 2010
Times:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Admission:
Adult ages 14–64 $12.00, Senior 65 & older $9.00, Students with ID $9.00, Children ages 5–13 $6.00, Children ages 3–4 $4.00, Children 2 & younger are Free

This outdoor exhibition will feature fourteen monumental glass sculptures located in various areas of the Gardens. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites. This exhibit celebrates… Read More

From School House to White House

September 02, 2010 – September 05, 2010
Times:
Monday thru Sunday 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Location:
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Admission:
Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Military $6.00, College Student with ID $5.00, Youth (6-17) $3.00, Under 6 Free

Journey back to a time of one room school houses, large public schools, and private tutors. See these future presidents as young sports stars, choir members, and musicians. Watch them mature into serious college and military academy students. Together these experiences… Read More

Sculptors Celebrate the Legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer

September 02, 2010 – January 02, 2011
Times:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Admission:
Adult ages 14–64 $12.00, Senior 65 & older $9.00, Students with ID $9.00, Children ages 5–13 $6.00, Children ages 3–4 $4.00, Children 2 & younger are Free

Through the generosity of Fred and Lena Meijer, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has assembled one of the world's foremost collections of Modern and Contemporary sculpture. In honor of the Meijer legacy and in celebration of the namesake institution's 15th… Read More

Calendar of Events

"Quilts and Their Stories."

September 02, 2010 – September 30, 2010
Times:
Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Coopersville Farm Museum
Admission:
$4.00 Adults, $3.00 Seniors (65+), $2.00 students, Members and children under 3 free.

Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts and Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found.

Circle Theatre Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

September 02, 2010 – September 18, 2010
Times:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 5:00 PM
Location:
Aquinas College Performing Arts Center
Admission:
General Seating $23.00

A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation \r\nwhen he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh \r\nblood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, \r\nR&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune… Read More

Curious George

September 02, 2010 – October 03, 2010
Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM
Location:
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Admission:
$6.50 per person, ages 1 year and above. Under 1 year Free, Family Night Thursday evening 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $1.50 per person

Introducing young children into the world of Curious George, the exhibit leads visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure while it emphasizes the central role that parents and caregivers play.

Exploring The Heart Of Color

September 02, 2010 – September 10, 2010
Times:
The gallery is open Monday-Friday. Hours vary, please call ahead.
Location:
Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids
Admission:
FREE!

Art exhibit created by the artists from Spectrum Health Neuro Rehabilitation Services.

Girls Night Out at The Melting Pot

September 02, 2010 – March 25, 2011
Times:
Last Thursday of every month, 4:00 PMto 10:00 PM
Location:
The Melting Pot
Admission:
$33.00 per person

Ladies, ditch the guys and bring your girls out for Grand Rapids' favorite Ladies Night! 3 courses of fondue, 2 mini-martinis, and lots of pampering from sponsors like The J Salon. Don't miss it!

Happy Hour Cruise on The Grand Lady Riverboat:

September 02, 2010 – September 30, 2010
Times:
Every Thursday: Cruise 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Start boarding at 5:30 PM
Location:
The Grand Lady Riverboat
Admission:
$10.00 per person

Join us on our weekly Thursday night cruise down the Grand River. Enjoy live music. Hot dogs and hamburgers hot off the grill available for purchase. Cash bar and boarding begin at 5:30 PM. Must be at least 21 years old and have picture ID. Reservations are not required.… Read More

MapleCreek Farmer's Market

September 02, 2010 – October 28, 2010
Times:
Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
MapleCreek
Admission:
Free

 MapleCreek Farmer's Market offers fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, kettle corn and more -- every other Thursday morning, 9am-12noon Sept. 2-Oct. 28. (Local farmers and small businesses invited to sell your wares for our residents, families, and the community. No… Read More

NO AGENDA PM

September 02, 2010
Times:
Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:
Founders Brewing Co.
Admission:
FREE

Join AIGA WM for cocktails and conversation with other designers and board members at our NO AGENDA evening get-together. Spread the word and feel free to bring your designer friends. First drink on us, for our members, and delicious appetizers for all! We hope to see you there.… Read More

Plainfield Charter Township Farmer's Market

September 02, 2010 – October 15, 2010
Times:
Every Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location:
Frontline Church

Stop in and see what our local Michigan farmers have for sale..and enjoy the tastes of the season. (corner of 5 Mile Road and Plainfield Ave - next to Fire Station #3)            

Rollin' Down Memory Lane with John Brown

September 02, 2010 – January 01, 2011
Times:
Every Wednesday 5:00 PM to Midnight, Thursday 7:00 PM to Midnight
Location:
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

Great music for listening & dancing in the Landing Lounge

Selections from the Grand Rapids Art Museum's Photography Collection

September 02, 2010 – September 25, 2010
Times:
Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 12 noon to 5:00 PM Closed Mondays
Location:
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Admission:
GRAM Members – FreeAdults - $8.00Senior Adults & College Students(W ID) - $7.00Youth (ages 6-17) - $5.00Children under 6 – Free

Including over forty photographs from the Museum Collection, this exhibition will explore the historical scope and artistic range of photography by master photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Steichen, Walker Evans, Yousef Karsh and Gordon Parks. Documentary photographs,… Read More

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