Grand Rapids

Need something fun to do this weekend, or looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from July 10-12.

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting a community event called “Collage with the Curators,” where participants can doodle, journal, and make personal craft collages.

The Lower Reach River Project is beginning its in-river work as they plan to remove four low-head dams and replace them with new stone features.

How extreme heat is affecting Michigan harvest season and putting farm workers at risk. Then, the Green Grocer program in Detroit returns aiming to increase access to fresh food in the city. And, meet the Grand Rapids native who became the world champion in a new endurance sport.

Recently opened French art exhibit and upcoming gallery chat events at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, called Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century.

City leaders named GRPD veteran Joe Trigg as the new chief.

As Juneteenth approaches, the federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, see some of the events happening in Michigan. They include a variety of festivals, concerts, kids events, restaurant specials, literature read-alouds, and events with featured speakers.

One of the candidates is the current interim chief. One is suing her former employer for discrimination. One was sued for discrimination. One is a lawyer.

A bill aiming to ease the governance structure of publicly-funded Michigan universities failed Wednesday. How Interlochen Center of Arts is grappling with its complicated past with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A new Grand Rapids art exhibition highlighting Pride Month with the work of LGBTQ+ artists.

Hidden Brain Host Shankar Vedantam is bringing his signature science and storytelling to Grand Rapids! It’s a decade of discovery, distilled into one insightful event at GLC Live on Thursday, September 10, at 7 pm. | https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/080064B5B9197A96