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Welcome to Grand Rapids

 — where you can enjoy fast-paced excitement and laid back leisure in a single trip. From a walkable downtown bustling with dining, nightlife and culture... to a grand outdoors featuring some of the nation's best fishing, boating, beachgoing and more... it's the best of both worlds!

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Take a stroll through the past in the historic Heritagte Hill Neighborhood.

Newcomers: The People of This Place is the Public Museum's newest major permanent exhibition.

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents Ethel Merman's Broadway

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents The Color Purple

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: High School Musical

Circle Theatre presebts: On Golden Pond

ArtPrize Competition - Winner determind by public vote, so come down, visit all of the venues and give us your vote!

47th Annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Traditional Grand Valley Pow Wow

Christian event where services will be in both Spanish & English, focused on family, missions, and values.

Fundamental Quarterback-Wide Receiver Academy designed to improve a child's beginning, intermediate, or advanced skill level.

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Peoria Chiefs

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Peoria Chiefs

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Peoria Chiefs

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Kane County Cougars

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Kane County Cougars

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Kane County Cougars

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Kane County Cougars

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Burlington Bees

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Burlington Bees

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

Grand Raggidy All Stars vs. Dallas Derby Devils

Grand Raggidy All Stars vs. Ohio Roller Girls

Grand Raggidy All Stars Fundraiser

2009 Gazelle Sports Bridge Run

An 11-day all star music extravaganza complete with family fun for all ages. Located in Muskegon.

NekoCase: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Lyle Lovett Live in Concert: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Keb' Mo' : Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Doobie Brothers: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Jeff Daniels with Donna the Buffalo & Kelly Joe Phelps: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Earl Scruggs with Family and Friends: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Johnny Lang: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Bon Taj Roulet: (Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mohal Alone & Together): Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

GR Symphony's Classical Fireworks-- Chase Picnic Pops

GR Symphony's Celebrate America-- Chase Picnic Pops

GR Symphony's 50's Dance party-- Chase Picnic Pops

GR Symphony's The Music of Billy Joel -- Chase Picnic Pops

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: 80th Season Opening Night

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Color and Passion

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Thanksgiving Spirit

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Scottish Visions

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Beethoven Violin Concerto

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Storytelling with Midori

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: A Night of Romance

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Hear the Now

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Verdi's Requiem

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: James Bond: Shaken Not Stirred

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: Cirque de la Symphonie

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: Fifth Third Holiday pops

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: Ann Hampton Callaway Sings The American Songbook

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: Louis Armstrong's New Orleans with Byron Stripling

Grand Rapids Symphony SymphonicBoom Series presents:Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring

Grand Rapids Symphony SymphonicBoom Series presents: A Celtic Christmas with Cherish the Ladies

Grand Rapids Symphony SymphonicBoom Series presents: The Music of Elton John with Jeans 'N' Classics

Kenny Rogers: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens

New Year's Eve on the Grand 2010

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