The comforts of a friendly, small-town atmosphere combined with the pleasures of big city life make Grand Rapids an ideal choice for a fun getaway with a host of indoor and outdoor activities. Once known as the furniture capital of the world, the city has a reinvigorated downtown area and a thriving arts and cultural community. Its most popular attraction is the museum dedicated to native son Gerald R. Ford, 38th U.S. President, where interactive exhibits take you to the White House and the 1976 Republican National Convention. Wander through the state's largest tropical conservatory at the Frederik Meijer Gardens, a magical wonderland of gardens, woodlands and over 100 bronze statues by famous artists, including the 24-foot bronze horse designed by Leonardo da Vinci. More outdoor fun is a half-hour away at the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Golf lovers have plenty of places to hit the greens since Grand Rapids has more privately owned, daily-fee, public courses than any other U.S. city. Wind up your busy weekend with a cold beer at the Hair of the Frog Brewery or the Grand Rapids Brewing Company.
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Clean, clever comedy based on audience suggestions. Michigan's longest running comedy show, celebrating over 20 years of making people laugh.
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Actors' Theatre is West Michigan's best source for contemporary plays and musicals. Looking for fresh, professional theatre in Grand Rapids? Look no further. Actors' Theatre is committed to bringing West Michigan the best in entertaining, innovative, challenging and thought-provoking theatre.
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Circle Theatre produces five main stage productions from May through September. The summer season consists of three musicals and two plays, performing more than sixty performances and playing to over 20,000 local theatre patrons each year. Circle Theatre also produces one Magic Circle production as a way to involve more young people in the experience of community theatre. Magic Circle focuses on the re-telling of classic stories, myths and fairytales for a modern, youthful audience. For the music & concert lovers, Circle Theatre produces a Summer Concert Series featuring many different genres from Big Band & Swing, to Acoustic, to Country, and even a tribute to the Beatles! This series showcases many of the area's best artists and gives patrons an opportunity to experience live performances in an up-close and personal setting.
I'm consistently blown away every time I attend a performance at Circle--whether it's a main stage show or a summer concert series performance. The box office staff is always so accommodating, and the performers are beyond talented. I'm never sorry I went! Couldn't recommend Circle enough. I take all of my out-of-town friends and family to shows all the time!
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GRNoir is Grand Rapids' newest jazz & wine bar that celebrates global and American wine and jazz in a relaxing space that is welcoming and accessible to everyone. Enjoy the open restaurant's wine, small plates, and jazz with our growing community. Grand Opening: November 12, 2020
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DeVos Place® is a premier convention center located in downtown Grand Rapids. Nestled beside the Grand River, the picturesque riverfront setting is the perfect backdrop for your convention or tradeshow. DeVos Place offers a unique combination of meeting and exhibition space to accommodate a variety of events. Downtown Grand Rapids is located 15 minutes from Gerald Ford International Airport and easily accessible from all major interstates.The Convention Center features a 162,000 square foot, column free exhibit hall, 40,000 square foot ballroom and 26 individual meeting rooms (32,000 square feet). Twelve spacious loading docks (with a wash bay and marshalling area), allow for easy access into the exhibit hall. In addition, DeVos Place features a 2,404 seat performing theater with two independent loading docks and one loading ramp. Home to the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Ballet Company, Opera Grand Rapids and Broadway Grand Rapids, it can also serve as the perfect space for a general session or keynote address. DeVos Place is part of a vibrant downtown entertainment district featuring over 50 dining establishments, nightclubs, four museums and the 12,000 seat Van Andel Arena, all within walking distance.
Just saw Book of Mormon there tonight. It’s a wonderful space with great seats, lighting and sound. The woman’s restroom was large & the intermission line moved fast! We drove up from Fort Wayne, IN to see this show (2 1/2 hours!) They have many excellent Broadway shows lined up for 2019-2020. We will be back!!
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The mission of Broadway Grand Rapids is to present West Michigan audiences with high-quality Broadway productions, enriching the diversity and artistic integrity of our community through the power of professional performing arts.
Broadway Grand Rapids brings in a variety of shows catering to a diverse audiences. Depending on the performance, some shows have lottery tickets.
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Dr. Grins Comedy Club is one of West Michigan's premier entertainment venues. When it comes to comedy, there is no equal in Grand Rapids. Dr. Grins has been featuring nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and special comedic theatre since 1997. The enormous diversity of comedians who perform at Grins assures that no two nights will ever be the same. Some of the heavy hitters to perform at Dr. Grins Comedy Club include John Heffron, Doug Stanhope, Chelsea Handler, Greg Fitzsimmons, Bobcat Goldthwait, Steve-O, Roy Wood Jr., Big Jay Oakerson, Nikki Glaser, Kevin Nealon, Pauly Shore, Jessimae Peluso, Aries Spears and countless others. If you find yourself is in a rut, always remember that laughter is the best medicine! You can learn more about Dr. Grins Comedy Club at www.thebob.com.
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