Affordable Grand Rapids Holiday Housing at the Prince Center

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Affordable Grand Rapids Holiday Housing at the Prince Center

Family coming to Grand Rapids for the Christmas Holidays?

If you are cramped for space, rather than put your family and

friends on the floor or breaking out the air mattresses, tell them

about the rooms available at the Calvin College Prince Center.

$70.00 per-night deal beginning December 12, 2010
through January 8, 2011.

(*Mention the Holiday Rate when making the reservation.)

Amenities include King or Double Queen Room, Complimentary

deluxe continental breakfast with a selection of cold and hot

items, Onsite fitness center and access to Calvin College’s

Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex (limited hours and access),

Complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, Limited

cable television, and Internet access (Wireless, High speed

and dial-up).

Calvin College
3201 Burton Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4301

(616) 526-6000
(800) 688-0122

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Calvin College3201 Burton SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 526-6000 | 1-800-688-0122 | info@calvin.edu

St Cecelia Music Society Free 2010 Christmas Concert

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

St Cecelia Music Society Free 2010 Christmas Concert

On December 19th, 2010, at 4 pm, the Winter St Cecilia Grand Band

and the St Cecelia Adult String Orchestra will hold a free Christmas

Concert in Grand Rapids.

The Royce Auditorium is located at 24 Ransom St NE just north

of Fulton Ave and east of Division Ave.

See the link for more concerts coming up in 2011……

St Cecelia Music Society Free 2010 Christmas Concert

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Foto Friday – Oh, Deer Oh, Deer

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Oh, Deer Oh, Deer

This mom and baby deer were grazing out in the open at Tulleymore Golf

Course when I played there this spring. We were also met by a herd on

the driveway into the course early that morning in Stanton, Michigan. If you

live in Michigan, the white tail deer is a common sight, either in your yard

eating your shrubbery or along the road in open fields.

In case you have been living in a bubble, this Monday was opening day

for Firearm Deer Season in Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources

estimates that this is a $1 Billion industry for Michigan, with hunters buying

gas, food, licenses, and hunting gear. In the recent past, about one and half

million licenses were bought each year. This year, with the down turn in the

economy, just over a million licenses are expected to be sold.

Kent County had the first reported case of Chronic Deer Wasting Disease

in 2008. All Kent County deer killed must be taken to a check station where

the DNR checks for CDW by removing the deer head and sending it in for

testing.

If you are interested in Deer Hunting in Michigan, the DNR and Michigan

State University have a website with lots of information including: updates,

weather, news, field data, and more.

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GRAM Sunday Classical Concert Series Fall 2010

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

GRAM Sunday Classical Concert Series Fall 2010

Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting a Sunday Classical Concert Series

for the Fall of 2010, where you can soak up the art and the music on Sunday

afternoons 2:00 -3:00 pm.

The Sunday Classical Music Series schedule is:

Oct 24 H2 Quartet

Award winning Saxophone Quartet
Jonathan Nichol (Faculty GVSU)
Geoffrey Deibel
Kimberly Goddard
Jeffrey Loeffert (Faculty – Oklahoma State University)

Oct 31 Trio Nouveau

Harp – Elizabeth Colpean (Principal Grand Rapids Symphony)
Viola – Leslie Van Becker (Principal Grand Rapids Symphony)
Flute – Edward Clifford

Nov 7 Giuseppe Lupis

Solo Piano (Faculty GVSU)

Nov 14 Seunghee Lee

(Concert Master – Lansing Symphony and Faculty at Central Michigan University)
Nariaki Sugiura (Piano faculty at DePauw University)
Violin and Piano

Nov 21 Castalia Quartet

Piano – Mary Scanlan
Violin – Jennifer Walvoord (Concert Master – West Michigan Symphony)
Viola – Leslie Van Becker (Principal Viola – Grand Rapids Symphony)
Cello – Alicia Eppinga (Associate Principal Cello – Grand Rapids Symphony)

Nov 28 Eric Tanner

(Principal Second Violin – Grand Rapids Symphony)
Violin and Piano

Dec 5 Gene Hahn

(Violinist – Associate concert master West Michigan Symphony)
Violin and Piano

Dec 12 The Merling Trio

Violin – Renata Artman Knific (Faculty – Western Michigan University)
Piano – Susan Wiersma Uchimura (Faculty – Western Michigan University)
Cello – Bruce Uchimura (Faculty – Western Michigan University)

Dec 19 Matt Albert (Violinist with “Eighth Blackbird”)

Andrew McCann (Violinist – New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago)

Dec 26 Robert deMaine

Cello – (Principal Detroit Symphony)

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Foto Friday – Chihuly Saffron Tower

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Chihuly Saffron Tower

The Chihuly exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens will be leaving on

October 30th. If you haven’t had a chance to go see this fantastic

art exhibit in one of the most popular gardens in the world, you are

missing a fantastic experience.

This photo of the Saffron Tower was taken on a rainy day this summer.

Even in these conditions, the tower lights up the meadow with its color

and form, especially framed by this modern sculpture.

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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

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plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Eight Top Rated Michigan Golf Courses

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Eight Top Rated Michigan Golf Courses

If you are planning a trip to Michigan, don’t forget to bring your clubs and book a tee

time at one of the famous, award-winning, and challenging courses we have to offer.

We have lots to choose from. Not all are public courses but a good proportion are.

There are plenty of great tracks for the low handicappers, medium tracks for the mid-ranks,

and a few cow pastures, if you just want to hack it around. Pick your challenge.

The Bear

as one of the toughest in the Midwest. You’ll quickly appreciate this beautiful par 72,

links-style course featuring Scottish terraced fairways, tiered greens, deep grassy

roughs, moguls, mounds, and deep pot bunkers. Lakes, ponds, hardwood forests,

streams, and fruit orchards are home to a variety of wildlife.

Stonebridge Golf Club in Ann Arbor

Stonebridge is a public 18 hole championship golf course designed in 1991 by

world famous golf course architect Arthur Hills.

Donald Ross Memorial, Boyne Highlands

Golf Digest named this course one of “Michigan’s Finest Courses.”

The Ross features the likeness of 18 of Donald Ross’ most famous holes

from around the world.

Hawk’s Eye Golf Resort, Bellaire

Hawk’s Eye is an example of Northern Michigan golf at its finest. Hawk’s Eye

was voted the fourth best course in Michigan by the readers of Michigan

Golf magazine.

Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston

With 27 tour-caliber holes to challenge you, 350 acres of rolling wooded

land to inspire you, Shepherd’s Hollow golf course is truly a thing of beauty.

Located 30 miles north of Detroit in Northern Oakland County and designed

by Arthur Hills, this course has full practice bunkers, full service locker room

w/showers, and dining facility. No two holes are alike, each occupies a

roomy corridor, all are faithful to the rise and fall of the terrain.

Treetops Resort, Gaylord

Treetops has been named one of the nation’s finest golf facilities. Dramatic

views, undulating contours and rolling terrain provide a beautiful setting

for world-class golfing. Named one of the Top 50 golf courses for women.

Marquette Golf Club, Greywalls Course, Marquette

One of Michigan’s newest courses, Greywalls has received national awards

from Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, Travel + Leisure Golf and Golf Week, as

one of the best in Michigan.

St. Ives & Tulleymore Golf Resort, Stanwood

Tullymore & St. Ives Golf Courses feature elaborate, artistic bunkering,

wandering over and around 800 acres of rolling land and lakes just a short

ride from Grand Rapids. Wildlife abounds here, so bring your camera!

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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

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entertainment of all kinds.

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Foto Friday – Autumn at John Ball Zoo

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Autumn at John Ball Zoo

With summer over, we often forget the zoo as an attraction to visit.

Actually, fall and winter are much more active times for lots of the animals,

such as the grizzly bear above, the snow leopards, and the mountain lions.

They are up and moving around, whereas in the summer heat, they just snooze.

Winter rates are on at John Ball Zoo, making a visit more affordable

for the whole family. Hours are 10am – 4pm daily.

Halloween is celebrated at the zoo with Zoo Goes Boo! this month.

John Ball Park & Zoo

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Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

ArtPrize 2010 has taken our city to a new level of art appreciation.

People are out looking at the exhibits and enjoying the festival

atmosphere, while getting an education in contemporary art.

You don’t have to be an art critic to enjoy this event!

Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

More ArtPrize 2010 Photos

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Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

ArtPrize 2010 has Grand Rapids residents and visitors out on the

streets taking in the more than 1700 art exhibits around the city and

at Meijer Gardens. You might expect an art extravaganza like this in a

large cosmopolitan city, not nice Midwestern Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We previewed some of the larger outdoor pieces on Sunday before

the big opening Wednesday night. We hope to see a lot more art in

the next few weeks. If you are considering a trip to our fair city,

this is a perfect time. ArtPrize 2010 will run until October 10. Anyone

who attends can vote for the winners.

Photo: Shout Hole by George Schmidt -Van Andel Museum grounds.

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Grand Rapids Michigan Art Prize 2010 Opens

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Michigan Art Prize 2010 Opens

We went on an early preview on Sunday afternoon. We thought some of

the large installations would be up and available. Many were and some

were still under construction. We had a hike around the city and saw

lots of other people out and about looking at the awesome artwork.

Here’s a brief preview:

Our ArtPrize 2010 Flickrphotostream.

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