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Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebration
Grand Rapids July 4th Fireworks and Celebration will be held at
Ah Nab Awen Park along the Grand River in downtown Grand
Rapids. The evenings entertainment will start at 6 pm and
conclude with the fireworks display at 10:30 pm.
Schedule of Free Events:
6:00 pm – Octaglee Vocal Octet sing patriotic selections
6:15-6:45 pm – Spittin’ Image – 8th & 9th grade students play
contemporary and classic rock
7:00 –7:30 pm – Gabriel James – Alternative style
7:45 – 8:30 pm – Silversmith – Group plays original music from
blues to classic rock
8:30 – 9:15 pm – Four Finger Five – Band plays a unique mix of rock and blues
9:15 – 9:30 pm – Ralston Bowles – Popular West Michigan entertainer
9:30 – 10:30 pm – Natchez Trace – One of Michigan’s favorite Vocal Bands
10:30 pm – FIREWORKS!!!!
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Ada/Cascade Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebrations
Ada MI July 4th Celebration
Friday July 2, 2010 Ada Park – Bike Decorating Day
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$4 kids 4-12 yrs who show up with parent or guardian
[fee includes supplies and helpers]
Saturday July 3rd, 2010:
Parade Line up 9:30 AM Parking Lot near McDonalds
4th of July Parade 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Entertainment/Activities 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM Ada Village Green
“On the Green Activities”
New Classic Car Show Thornapple River Drive
Fireworks Dusk 7590 E Fulton @ Ada Drive In the Village
Cascade Township July 4th Celebration
Saturday July 3rd 2010:
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale
Cascade Public Library
9:45 – 10 AM Bicycle Parade Staging
Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
**Parade Participants must wear a bike helmet
10:30 AM Main Parade Cascade Rd SE to 28th St, west
up 28th St to Jacksmith
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Street Fair Begins Free Games , Rides for kids
& adults, elephant rides, train rides, animal
petting zoo, Food Booths, Clowns & more…..
Cascade Library Grounds
12:-12:45 PM Live Music by Flashback Stage at Library Grounds
12:55 – 1:15 PM Ronald McDonald Stage at Library Grounds
1:15PM-2:00PM Music by Flashback Stage at Library Grounds
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM F.H.Y. Cheer Pomms Stage at Library Grounds
2:30 –3:15 PM Music by Flashback Stage at Library Grounds
3:30 PM Closing of the Celebration
Fireworks Dusk 7590 East Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada Village
Green across from Amway)
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the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West
Michigan.Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan
area with a diverse business community, great medical research &
services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment
of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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East Grand Rapids July 4th 2010 Celebration
Sunday July 4th:
Parade 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Starts at Woodcliff Admin.Bldg,
travels along Lake Dr, Lakeside and Wealthy, ending at Croswell
Concessions open – Noon to Late Evening
Activities open at John Collins Park 12:30 – 5 pm
Soft Play, Bungee Run, Dragon Hide n Slide, Clown & Airbrush tattos
1:00 – 1:30 pm – Performance by Firecracker Cheer Camp
Water Ski Show 1:30-2:30 pm by Grand City Show Skiers
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Performance by Zumba
5:00 – 6:30 pm – Performance by The Ardvark Stew
8:30 – Dusk Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians
Fireworks – Dusk over Reeds Lake ( approx 10:15 pm)
East Grand Rapids 4th of July Information
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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Grand Rapids Michigan Jazz at the Zoo – Monday Nights 2010
Begins Monday June 14, 2010 – John Ball Park Band Shell
From 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the The John Ball Park Band Shell,
The West Michigan Jazz Society will be featuring local bands
and talent Monday nights. Free admission, although the hat
is passed for donations because the park is requiring liability
insurance for the group to perform and parking attendants.
So, grab a blanket, food, or purchase food at the event, and
enjoy local jazz at its best.
The 10th Jazz at the Zoo Summer 2010:
June 14, 2010 –Mary Rademacher w/ the Mark Kahny Quartet
June 21, 2010 – River City Jazz Band w/ Kathy Wagner
June 28, 2010 – Fred Knapp Quartet w/ Ben Jannson
July 5, 2010 – Western Michigan University Tribute Band w/
July 12, 2010 – Grupo Aye – Latin Jazz Band
July 19, 2010 – Arno & Randy Marsh Quartet
July 26, 2010 – Tom Hagen Quintet
August 2, 2010 – Michelle Covington w/ Scott Bell Quartet
August 9, 2010 – Claudia Schmidt w/ Quartet
August 16, 2010 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
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West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metro-
politan area with a diverse business community, great medical
research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and
entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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The Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting free Music Concerts
on the Terrace Stage Friday nights this summer.
Starting on June 11th and running until August 27th, 2010 every
Friday night from 7-9 pm. Access to the Terrace Stage is free,
downtown market kiosks, plus food and beverages will be available.
Outdoor sketching, games for all ages and wonderful West Michigan
summer evenings in an urban setting – with live music!
The line up for Friday Nights at GRAM
Outdoor Summer Music Series – Summer 2010
June 11 La Famiglia – Hip Hop
June 18 DJ Brandon Hill – Techno
June 25 Groove Merchant – Urban Beats
July 2 End of Times Orchestra – Prog Rock
July 9 Chosen – R & B featuring Daniel Richardson
and Kathy LeMar
July 16 Pangea – Steel Drum Band
July 30 Side Pocket – Fusion
July 30 Big Organ – Organ Trio featuring Randy Marsh
Aug 6 David Hardin – Americana
Aug 13 Fainting Generals – Pop Rock
Aug 20 Bill Sears – Jazz Saxophone
Aug 27 An Dro – Celtic
The fun begins at 5 pm, music starts at 7 pm.
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Presented by WLAV FREE Summer Outdoor Blues Concerts
on the Mall in downtown Grand Rapids at Rosa Parks Circle.
Some of the best blues bands performing today will be getting
on the stage here in Grand Rapids .
Get yourself over hump day this summer by listening to the
Blues on Wednesdays and enjoying the music “plein aire”
First of 2 70 minute sets starts at 6:30 pm
June 9, 2010 – Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials
June 16, 2010 – Duke Robillard
June 23, 2010 – Janiva Magness
June 30, 2010 – Vasti Jackson
July 7, 2010 – Jimmy Thackeray
July 14, 2010 – Tommy Castro
July 21, 2009 – Homemade Jamz’
July 28, 2009 – Sonny Moorman
August 4, 2009 – Carl Weathersby
August 11, 2009 – John Lee Hooker, Jr
Food & Merchandise Available
Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate
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We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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From 9 AM to 5 PM, East Grand Rapids Michigan will transform its
Lakeside Park into a feast for the art lover. The annual Reeds Lake
Clothesline Art Festival will be held at John Collins Park in East
Grand Rapids, Saturday, June 19th, 2010.
This juried art fair, put on by and for Grand Valley Artists is a
local favorite because of the picturesque lakeside venue and the
wonderful selection of jewelry, photography, glass, pottery,
painting, watercolors, sculpture and more.
This year the festival is celebrating their 45th anniversary.
There is public parking in the ramp near the Regatta Plaza,
which is a short walk from the site and in the middle of the
Wealthy Street merchants and restaurants in Gaslight Village.
Held rain or shine.
Over 140 artists from all over the country. Some will be old favorites,
others will be new to West Michigan. If art tickles your interests, or
you have a blank spot looking for that special piece….come out on
Saturday, June 29th, 2010 to East Grand Rapids Clothesline Art Fair.
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We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
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Arts in Ada Michigan Festival ~ May 15th 9 am to 4 pm
Event will be held on Bronson Street from the Covered Bridge
to Ada Drive Directly in front of historic Ada Town Hall
Hosted by the Ada Arts Council
Music, Dance, and activities are planned all day
Artists will sell their creations, including stained glass, jewelry,
photography, paintings, and pottery.
- Live entertainment will be provided
- Food will be available
While you are in Ada, it would be a great time to check out the
boutiques and specialty shops here. Ada has unique stores with
unusual items and fantastic restaurants.
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Photos by Bonnie Westbrook
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Movies in the Park are back this summer! East Grand Rapids Parks
and Recreation Dept in cooperation with the Kent District Library
and Macatawa Bank are showing 4 different FREE movies this summer
at John Collins Park on the shores of Reeds Lake. (weather permitting)
A large 30 foot inflatable screen will be the backdrop on Friday
evenings. These Free Family Friendly Events are back for the 4th year!
A hotdog or snack is available at The Mac Shack – which are
donating the proceeds to the Waterfront Park Project – Phase One.
The KDL Teen Group will be selling popcorn and candy to benefit teen
library programs.
The 2010 Movie Schedule is:
Friday July 16 Bedtime Stories starts at 9:20 pm
Friday July 3 – The Princess & The Frog – starts at 9:10 pm
Friday August 13 – Up starts at 8:50 pm
Friday August 27 – Imagine That starts at 8:30 pm
Summer Movie & Concert Hotline 940-4800 ext 300
So grab your blanket and/ or lawn chairs head out to the park early to
get your place.
Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
The eighth Annual Tri River Museum Network will open their tour
of small museums in West Michigan on Saturday, Sunday May 1 & 2,
2010 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Admission to all 18 museums is free during the promotional event,
designed to generate interest in the local historical societies and
their offerings. Local museums on the tour include Averill Historical
Museum and restored barn in Ada; Cascade Museum, located in a
town hall built in 1898, Fallasburg Historical Village with a a one
room schoolhouse and Lowell Historical Museum featuring a virtual
tour and Victorian rooms.
Ada Historical Museum
Cascade Township Historical Museum
Lowell Historical Museum
Other Highlights along the tour are historical churches, a Masonic Temple,
a Gleaners Hall, restored train depots, restored Victorian Home, military
museum, a dormitory that house girls who worked in silk factories, a
restored storefront, and a historic village encompassing 300 acres.
Each museum has a little different local historical memorabilia and local
records on display. Maps and additional information can obtained at any
of the museums taking part in the “Spring Into the Past” Tour.
Google Map & List of Tri River Museums
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
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