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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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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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Frederick Meijer Gardens Summer 2010 Concert Series
May 25 to August 25 2010
Meijer Gardens has a fabulous, intimate amphitheater in a
spectacular outdoor setting for it’s summer concert series.
The 2010 line up has been released to the public. Tickets
are available to Members first in a Pre-Sale, and go on sale
to the general public on May 15th. The events are usually
sold out, so buy your tickets early.
The line up this year has something for everyone – from World, Rock
to Blues and little Comedy & Country.
Doobie Brothers May 21st, 2010
Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer June 10th, 2010
Kenny Loggins June 16th , 2010
Buddy Guy w/ JJ Grey & Mofro June 17th, 2010
The Levon Helm Band June 30th, 2010
Mary Chapin Carpenter July 9th, 2010
Umphrey’s McGee July 16th, 2010
Indigo Girls July 25th, 2010
Natalie Merchant July 26th, 2010
Chris Isaak w/ Marc Boussard July 29th, 2010
Natalie McMaster August 5th, 2010
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band August 7th, 2010
Melissa Etheridge August 9th, 2010
A Prairie Home Companion w/
Garrison Keillor “Summer Love” Tour August 11th, 2010
George Thorogood & The Destroyers August 15th, 2010
Brandi Carlile August 25th, 2010
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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 inimitable Cheryl Wheeler is coming to Grand Rapids this week!
In concert at Fifth Third Ball Park on Saturday, April 10th, 2010.
Gates open at 6:30 pm, concert starts at 7:30 pm.
Special guest Nicholas James Thomasma
Part of the Pepsi Stadium Club Concert Series
Never heard of Cheryl Wheeler?
Cheryl is a prolific songwriter and talented performer. You have
probably heard her songs. She is very respected by her peers, as many
of them have recorded her songs.
Chery’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals,
Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus,
Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and
Holly Near. If they think she is great, then maybe you should find
out why they are fans.
Tickets are $20.00 Parking is free.
Cheryl’s website Tickets online
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Grand Rapids Michigan is a diverse metropolitan area comprised of
many local cities and communities that surround the city of
Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids metro area is the second largest
“city” in Michigan with a population around 1 million.
West Michigan is a beautiful 4 season area of Michigan that has lots
of hardwood forests, rolling hills, Lake Michigan shoreline, hundreds
of lakes and rivers, and a thriving, diverse work environment with
educated workers. We have 25 colleges and universities in our
area, including the new Michigan State Medical School on the
“Medical Mile” in downtown Grand Rapids with a student population
of around 32,000+ students.
Getting To Know Grand Rapids:
Since pictures speak louder than words, we have links to photos
& videos of some of our local communities:
Ada Michigan is a small community southeast of Grand Rapids with
an excellent school system and lots of suburban homes.
Caledonia Michigan is a small suburban community that has farms
and a rural setting.
East Grand Rapids is a city bordering on Grand Rapids that has
lovely older homes, an excellent school system, and excellent city services,
including community events, and over 100 miles of plowed city
sidewalks in the winter.
Kentwood Michigan is a suburban community southeast of Grand
Rapids with businesses, such as Steelcase, one of the nation’s largest
office furniture manufacturers and lots of suburban housing subdivisions,
both new and established, plus rental communities for housing options.
Lowell Michigan is a small community east of Grand Rapids with a
vibrant business community, excellent school system, and a mixture of
older homes and newer subdivisions, all centered around the Flat River.
Rockford Michigan is a small community north of Grand Rapids
on the Rogue River. It is home to the global shoe manufacturer, Wolverine
Worldwide [Merrell, Patagonia, Harley Davidson brands], but has a small
town feeling with unique boutiques, shops, and wonderful restaurants.
Many newer homes, established subdivisions and older homes populate
the Rockford area.
Quality of Life in Grand Rapids:
Grand Rapids Michigan Rated 5th Most Affordable Housing in US –
Aug 21, 2009 – CNN Money has rated the top cities in affordable housing.
Top Schools in West Michigan – 6-15-2009 – Six West Michigan public
Schools were rated in the top 1500 schools in the nation by Newsweek.
Spectrum Hospital Ranks in Nation’s Top 100
Restaurants in the Grand Rapids Area:
Good Eats – Marie Catrib’s in the East Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids offers
unusual fare in a friendly atmosphere.
The Thornapple Daily Grill in Ada, Michigan – March 9, 2008 –Nestled in
heart of downtown Ada near the Thornapple River, this Gilmore
Restaurant is a favorite with local patrons for lunch or dinner.
More than Tacos at Taquitos Mexican Grill – Aug 1, 20009 – Located in
the old Herkimer Hotel, no dark and dingy digs here.
First Choice for Chinese in Forest Hills = First Wok – Dec 4, 2009 – Located in
the heart of Cascade, this Chinese Restaurant is one of our favorites.
The Grille Restaurant at Watermark Country Club – March 9, 2008 –
Serving fresh local foods when possible, this restaurant is always
busy. Whether you stop in for a business lunch or have a quick
meal after you play nine holes, you can’t go wrong here.
The Monterey Grille in Caledonia – March 9,2009 – A great local place
for breakfast or an after work get-together at the sports bar.
Recreation in Grand Rapids:
Art Prize – Sept 24, 2009 – Planned to be an annual event in Grand Rapids,
Art Prize took the city by storm this year with over $250K in prizes,
artists from all over the world bringing their art creations to GR.
Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey – May 11, 2009 – A Night at a Griffins
Play-off Game
White Caps Baseball Signals Spring – March 15, 2009 – Opening day
for the local AA Team is much anticipated in Grand Rapids.
Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park – The Sculptures;
The Conservatory ; The Children’s Garden ; Butterfly Exhibit
Meijer Gardens Summer Concert Series 2010 – April 26, 2010 –
16 concerts held at the Outdoor Amphitheater.
Grand Haven – Aug 24, 2009 – Coast Guard City is a great destination for
tourists and Michigan day trippers, like ourselves.
Golf in West Michigan –
Roselle Park – Nov 6, 2009 – Natural Habitat Refuge on the Grand River
with an observation tower, viewing deck, canoe/kayak launch, miles of
walking trails.
Grand Rapids Golf – With over 900 courses in West Michigan, it could
take a few months to play them all. A few local golf course articles &
photos.
Real Estate Information for Buyers & Sellers:
Which Mortgage Do I Choose? – Key questions to ask yourself and
lenders before you finalize your mortgage.
Buying Foreclosed Homes is NOT FUN! – May 6, 2008 –
A few buying tips on foreclosed properties. Be Aware. Be Prepared.
Use a Seasoned Buyer’s Agent.
Are you Looking for your Grand Rapids Dream Home? – May 13, 2008 –Lots
of internet searches for the perfect home are being done right now.
Sellers Beware! Avoid 11 Mistakes That Could Cost You Hundreds, even
Thousands of Dollars!
The difference between a profitable, seamless
transaction and a break even, miserable experience is often a fine line.
Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Before You List Your Home – Crucial
areas of expertise your Realtor should possess.
Homes in Greater Grand Rapids Area:
Grand Rapids Michigan Homes Search
East Grand Rapids Michigan Homes Search
Caledonia Michigan Homes Search
Kentwood Michigan Homes Search
Rockford Michigan Homes Search
Wyoming Michigan – Search for Homes
Search Luxury Grand Rapids Homes
Grand Rapids – Condos for Sale
Kentwood Condos for Sale
Waterfront Homes for Sale
We took a few hours to browse the Art Prize venues yesterday, Thursday, Sept 24th, 2009 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. We saw some fabulous pieces of artwork and we also some we just didn’t get. I am sure it is the same for everyone, as we all see the world through our own private filter.
We took a few photos to share with those who won’t get a chance to see this art extravaganza in person. Some of the artworks have to be seen in person to appreciate the scale and subtleties. some are in-your-face, some are really, really out there, and others are really just for fun.
We registered to vote, toured the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts, the Blue Bridge, Cathedral Square, Rosa Parks Circle and the Waters Building. We had a wonderful lunch at the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Terrace Restaurant overlooking Rosa Parks Circle. What a great spot to people watch and even had a few art prize entries stroll past.
We hope to get back to see a lot more artwork. With 159 venues and over 1200 artists, it is quite a task to see them all. Hope you enjoy our tour!
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Wearing o’ the green would be appropriate for attending the
Great Lakes Irish Music Festival held at Fifth Third Ball Park,
this Saturday August 22, 2009 11:00 am – 9:20 pm.
Gates open at 11:00 am and the first entertainment hits the
stage at noon.
Of course there will be Irish food available for purchase, bangers
and beer, for starters, plus other delectable Irish delights.
The musical entertainment will be performed by international acts:
Quinn’s School of Irish Dance, Stephen’s Green, The Elders,
Brendan Nolan and the Screaming Orphans. Michigan’s Fenian’s
Players will once again take the stage to regale the crowd with
ballads and the spoken word.
There will also be Irish markets and workshops devoted to Irish music,
history and it’s language that will be available for participants. A
Children’s Area will be provided by the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
from 12:00pm-4pm for the wee ones entertainment.
An added attraction at Fifth Third Ballpark this year is Art in the Park,
an non-juried art fair running from noon until 6 pm, where you can buy
artwork to take home.
Admission for this one day event is $12 for adults, children 3-12 $1, and
those babes under 3 get free admission. Parking is $5 per car, $10 for
buses and RVs.
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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Grand Rapids Michigan Blues Wednesday – Rosa Parks Circle
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
Get yourself over hump day by listening to the Blues on Wednesdays
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Food & Merchandise Available
June 10, 2009 – Mike Zito
June 17, 2009 – Big James & The Chicago Playboys
June 24, 2009 – Sugar Blue
July 1, 2009 – Harper
July 8, 2009 – Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials
July 15, 2009 – Larry McCray
July 22, 2009 – Gina Sicilia
July 29, 2009 – Ronnie Baker Brooks
August 5, 2009 – John Nemeth
August 12, 2009 – Tommy Castro
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Held at the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum in downtown Grand Rapids Michigan
We attended the annual Public Town Hall Meeting that Vern Ehlers held at
Gerald R. Ford Museum on Saturday May 2nd, 2009. We have a few video
clips of parts of the meeting and the beautiful water fountain outside of
the museum entrance. The Grand River was at flood stage and the water
covers the sidewalk that is at the river’s edge.
This was an interesting hour spent among our peers discussing the items
we felt were important to us here in Grand Rapids. Congressman Ehlers
gave us his thoughts and insight on many current topics.
We were disappointed to see less than 100 people out of a population of
over 660,000 that Rep. Ehlers Third District covers in Michigan. Although
he was pleased to see that the crowd was bigger than normal.
Ehlers Town Hall Meeting Grand Rapids MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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Video by Terry Westbrook
Winter Beer Festival
Sat. Feb 28, 2009 Noon – 5PM
White Caps Ball Park Comstock Park MI
Have you ever dreamed of drinking craft beers fresh from the brewers casks?
Would you enjoy tasting new brews and rubbing elbows with other beer
enthusiasts? Well, set your calendars for Feb 28th in Grand Rapids, MI
Tickets are $ 35.00 which includes 12 drink tickets. Tickets are available at the following locations:
Whitecaps box office in Comstock Park
Rochester Mills Beer Co. in Rochester
Olde Peninsula Brewpub in Kalamazoo
Dragonmead Microbrewery in Warren
Old Hat Brewery in Lawton
Original Gravity Brewing in Milan
New Holland Brewing in Holland
The Livery in Benton Harbor
Walldorff Brewpub in Hastings
Kuhnhenn Brewing in Warren
Liberty Street Brewing in Plymouth
Sherwood Brewing in Shelby Township
Grizzly Peak in Ann Arbor
Schmohz Brewing in Grand Rapids
Siciliano’s Market in Grand Rapids
Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti
Arbor Brewing in Ann Arbor
Old Chicago Restaurant in Grand Rapids
Pauly’s Party Store in Lowell
Billy’s Lounge in Grand Rapids
Meanwhile Bar in Grand Rapids
Atwater Block Brewery in Detroit
HopCat in Grand Rapids
Here’s a few links to wet your whistle…..
Dress for the weather, this is an outside event.
Grand Rapids Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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The January Series is back at Calvin College this month. We have several
talks that we have attended already. Today, we have an offer we are
preparing and the wind chill is -18 Degrees. I decided to stay home and
listen live to the 1 hour presentation by film director, Robert Rooy, on
Microfinance – Changing lives in Poverty. Robert has filmed all over the
world for non-profits so they can tell their stories via film. He is an
accomplished director and donates his off time to helping non-profits film
in remote locations.
He recommends Kiva.org as a means to donate to microfinance small business
opportunities for poor people all over the planet. This system really works.
So I checked it out and I am now helping Mujeres Unidos Group in Peru.
I will get monthly updates on their progress, whether they pay the loan back
and just how it helps their lives. Ain’t the internet great?
You get to choose where your money goes, and you get updates on how
they are doing. Paypal makes the payment easy and safe.
Please go to Kiva.org and take a look. You can donate as little as $25.
You could make a difference in someone’s life today.
For the price of a lunch for the two of us, we can actually
help people rise out of poverty.
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Five Star Real Estate
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