Designated art districts have helped revitalize cities like Seattle, St. Paul, Philadelphia, and Grand Rapids. Holland could be next as a group of artisans and local leaders push to establish the Columbia Art District.
As a boy, Armand Merizon sold his paintings door-to-door to turn a buck during the Depression. Later this month, he'll join seven colleagues in an exhibition of West Michigan's most accomplished artists
Who says summer is over. There's still a couple beach weekends left, right? What better time to tour the best beaches and beer stops the region has to offer. Let Melinda Clynes be your guide as you sit back and drink it all in.
After 20 years shaping the West Michigan art scene, LaFontsee Galleries is just getting started
The Seventh Annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival kicks off on August 30 in downtown Holland. The Labor Day-weekend event is the region's most extensive celebration of Latino music, film, poetry, visual arts, salsa dancing, and more.
The Grand Rapids Children's Museum served more than 1.4 million people in its first 10 Years and has equally ambitious plans for the future. Vlogger Chuck Peterson captures the celebration surrounding the organization's blowout anniversary bash
As a senior staffer for Congressman Vern Ehlers by day, and an enthusiastic improv artist by night, Rick Treur leads one of the more facsinating dual lives in West Michigan.
Traditional neighborhood living and a Main Street-style business district make Rockford a hotspot for day trippers, entreprenuers, and new residents alike. Here's your guide to the City on the Rogue.
If you believe you can't get something for nothing, you've never been to the Freedom Celebration.
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