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It doesn’t get much better than this. A perfect day on Glen Lake in northern Michigan. Just over the dune in the distance is Lake Michigan, which provided our fresh grilled whitefish for supper.
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Rockford Michigan is celebrating the 42nd Annual Start of Summer
Celebration June 10- 13th, 2010
The Rockford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 42nd Annual
Start of Summer Celebration with carnival rides, crafters, food
vendors, entertainment and free children’s activities, Water Ball &,
Bed Race competitions, parade and fireworks. This event begins
on Thursday night, June 10 with community night. Contact the
Chamber office for details – 616-866-2000
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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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Rockford Michigan Rogue River Blues Series Music Concerts
Summer 2010
Starting June 15th, you can relax by the river with various Blues
Bands in Rockford, Michigan this summer.
Bring a blanket and enjoy!
The Rockford Area Arts Commission and the City of Rockford are
presenting the Huntington Rogue River Blues Series for 2010,
sponsored by Huntington Bank. This popular series brings great local
live music to Garden Club Park in downtown Rockford by the river
most Tuesday evenings this summer.
The Place: Garden Club Park Stage located along the White Pine Trail
near the Dam.
The Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
The 2010 Summer Concert Schedule:
Tuesday June 15, 2010 – Jimmie Stagger Band
Tuesday June 22, 2010 – Weezil Malone Band
Tuesday June 29, 2010 – Greg Nagy Band
Tuesday July 6, 2010 – Harry Lucas and the Lowdown
Tuesday July 13, 2010 – Those Delta Rhythm Kings
Tuesday July 20, 2010 –Steve Hilger Blues Band
Tuesday July 27, 2010 – Thirsty Perch Blues Band
After the Blues Series 7:00- 9:00 pm
Tuesday Aug 3, 2010 – Groove Merchant
Tuesday August 10, 2010 – Drew Nelson
Tuesday August 17, 2010 – An Dro
Source: City of Rockford
** Inclement weather: the event moves to Rotary Pavilion located
in downtown Rockford at the corner of Courtland St. and Squires St.
Parking Suggestion: South Squires Parking Lot, accessed from Bridge
St. entrance drive between Vitale’s and J.T. Stitchery or from Main
St. entrance drive north of the Rogue Valley Towers building. A
short, pleasant walk north on the White Pine Trail will bring you
directly to the park
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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
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Michigan Free Fishing Weekend June 12- 13, 2010
As summer in Michigan approaches, Michiganders start to
gravitate toward the 11,037 inland lakes, 36,350 miles of rivers
or streams, or the 3288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline available
for recreation in Michigan [ Included are 12,000 miles
of trout waters]. In fact, there is so much water
available, that wherever you are in Michigan, you are never
more than 6 miles away from a body of water.
If you have fond memories of fishing with your Dad or grand-
parents, then why not create your own memories this weekend?
The Michigan Dept of Natural Resources has declared that you can
fish in any Michigan inland or Great Lakes waters for all species of
fish – without a license – this weekend.
Please note that all fishing regulations still apply.
And don’t forget about safety. You are still required to follow
all watercraft laws. So, get out the poles, grab some bait,
and get fishing!
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We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
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!
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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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We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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Contact Terry 616-292-7263
2010 Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts on the Lowell Michigan Showboat
Lowell is a pretty little city on the Flat River just east of Ada &
Grand Rapids. In fact, it takes us about fifteen minutes to drive there,
which we do quite often.
Lowell ShowBoat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series 2010
Thursday night this summer, there is a FREE CONCERT from 7 to 9pm
at the Riverwalk in Lowell on the Showboat stage. The concerts are
wheelchair accessible, free parking, there is bleacher seating or bring
your own chair.
The Flat River Grill is offering food and a cash bar, as well as other
vendors along the Riverwalk plaza.
NOTE: Construction on the Flat River Bridge in the center of Lowell will
complicate parking and traffic as it only goes one way – east – at this point.
The detour takes you out to Grand River Drive and then back to M 42 on
the return trip west to Grand Rapids.
Summer Concert Line Up Thursday Nights June 17th – August 26th
June 17th – Bronk Brothers Band – ( Rockin’ Hillbilly)
June 24th – Kathy Lamar & the Bob Van Stee Trio ( Jazz, R & B, Blues)
July 1st – Boogie Woogie Babies – (a 1940’s Musical Revue)
July 8th – Madcap, Kane and Maxwell Street (Acoustic Blues- American Roots)
July 15th – Alive and Well ( Classic Rock/Pop)
July 23rd – River City Jazz Ensemble – ( Jazz)
July 30th – Lynn Thompson Band (eclectic)
Aug 6 th – Eyde Evans Hyde & MacNaughton Trio (Jazz, Blues. Pop)
Aug 13th- No Show at Riverwalk – 4-H Fair – Performing at the Fair
The Black Canyon Bluegrass Band ; Patchwork Bluegrass Band
Aug 20th – Dewsouth – (Rockin’ Country)
Aug 26th – Argentucky Blues Band – ( Blues)
As you can see by this photo, there is an awesome shade tree to sit
under, over by the river or in the bleachers.
A great line up of local talent for your summer enjoyment. Come on out
and enjoy an evening in Lowell, Michigan.
Lowell Area Arts Council and Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce are
joint sponsors. More information on their web sites.
If you would like information about Grand Rapids, Ada or Lowell Homes,
please contact me directly: toll free at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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Photos of Lowell Showboat Concerts by Bonnie Westbrook
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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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We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
The West Michigan White Caps will kick off their 2010 season
with a FREE exhibition game with Grand Valley State University
on Wednesday , April 7th, at 6 pm at Fifth Third Ballpark.
The official Whitecaps baseball season begins on Thursday,
April 8 at Lake County, OH. The first home game is scheduled
for Sunday April 11th against the 2009 Midwest League Champion
Fort Wayne TinCaps at 2 pm. This is also Family Day
– Kids Eat Free – sponsored by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
They are sponsoring 2 of these events in April.
You can go to the website www.whitecapsbaseball.com for ticket information.
Admission to this event is free.
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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
We all like to take a stroll down memory lane. This video shows Michigan
back before our childhood days. It was filmed in 1949 as part of James A.
Fitzpatrick’s Travel Talks. Take a look at our bathing beauties, the “Bear
Man” and our stunning Michigan scenery.
The areas shown have grown and changed but the appeal of
Michigan is still being promoted to tourists today. And they come by
the thousands to see our unique treasures, such as Sleeping Bear Dunes
on Lake Michigan. This area is now a National Park and dune buggies
are prohibited on the fragile dune landscape.
Mackinaw Island has attracted people since early times, the original
residents here in Michigan; the Ojibwa, the French, the English, and
tourists have been coming here since Victorian times.
Thanks for visiting with us in Michigan along this vintage highway
to the past. We hope you decide to visit us in person real soon.
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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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