Foto Friday – January Series Beats Winter Blahs

Foto Friday – January Series Beats Winter Blahs

Covenant-FineArts_Center

The January Series hosted by Calvin College is one of January’s

bright spots on the winter scene in Grand Rapids Michigan.  Famous

authors, public figures, sports celebrities, and many, many other speakers

are brought in every year for the public’s  education and entertainment.

The above photo was taken last Friday at the Calvin College Covenant

Fine Arts Center waiting for Ensemble Galilei to perform.  What a treat!

 

The January Series runs until the 25th of this month, so check out the

remaining speakers for yourself.

 

An added bonus to this local feature is the archives, where many

 speakers from the past have been recorded, so you can browse the

list and listen anytime it is convenient.

Copyright 2011  All rights reserved.

_____________________________________________________________________________

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!

ar125812212017642 9 Pros and Cons to Balance When Buying a Grand Rapids Condo ar125812218972939 9 Pros and Cons to Balance When Buying a Grand Rapids Condo ar125812225271331 9 Pros and Cons to Balance When Buying a Grand Rapids Condo

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry   616-292-7263

OUR FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM

Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

flags of soldiers not returned

This photo was taken on July 3, 2010 at Fifth Third Ball Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

The LZ Michigan Event was held to honor and thank the Vietnam veterans for

their service to their country.  Only the second event of its kind to be held in

the US, the first was held at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin, we found it moving

and very therapeutic.

Which proves it is never too late to say “Thank you.”

The flags in the photo represent the 2654 soldiers killed or MIA from the state

of Michigan in the Vietnam War, the highest count of any state in the entire United States.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

ar125812212017642 Grand Rapids Michigan – City of Bridges ar125812218972939 Grand Rapids Michigan – City of Bridges ar125812225271331 Grand Rapids Michigan – City of Bridges

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry   616-292-7263

OUR FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM

Cascade Township MI Free RiverBeat Events – August 2010

Cascade Township Free RiverBeat Events – August 2010

The Cascade Community Foundation is again sponsoring FREE Events in Cascade Michigan

at Leslie Tassell Park every Thursday night in August.

Location: Thornapple River Dr & Cascade Road on the Thornapple River

When: Thursday evening August 2010  7 PM

Leslie Tassell Park Cascade MI

The 2010 Events Scheduled:

August 5th – Craig Tornquist – Family Comedian

Celebrity impressions, music, loads of fun!

August 12th – Art in the Park – Over 100 stations: Painting, Sculpting,

Music, Ice Cream, Fun for the whole family

August 19th – Michael Bennett & Friends – Swing Music & Dance

instruction

August 26th – Metro Cruise Warm-Up –Library Parking Lot

Bring your fancy car and your family to hear that old

time rock and roll from Aardvark Stew

Alternate Rain Location – Cascade Public Library – Wisner Center

Cascade Township Information

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

ar125812212017642 Grand Rapids Michigan – City of Bridges ar125812218972939 Grand Rapids Michigan – City of Bridges ar125812225271331 Grand Rapids Michigan – City of Bridges

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry   616-292-7263

OUR FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM

Forest Hills Michigan Fine Arts Center Winter-Spring 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Fine Arts Center Winter-Spring 2010

We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful entertainment venue

in our Forest Hills Area.  The fabulous Fine Arts Centers Shows this

winter-spring season have something for everyone.  Not only the

headlining events like Amy Grant, and  Whose Live Anyway, the local

high school productions are not exactly the amateur events I remember

from my school days.  The musicals we have seen have had seriously

talented young performers from our local high schools.

There are still quite a few shows to catch this season. If you haven’t

been to our fabulous gold star LEED performance center, you should

stop by and take a look.

It is open every day from 8am to 5 pm with a featured artist-in-residence

work displayed in the lobby.  This month, fiber artist Jo-Ann Van Reeuwyk

displays vessels that explore the concept of containment.

Fine Arts Center Forest Hills MI

February 22 – Forest Hills Central -Evening of Percussion 7 pm

February 23 – Jazz Night 7 pm

March 11 – Cynthia Hagedorn Artist Reception – 6-7:30 pm

March 12-13 – Grand Rapids Balley Company Interactive 7:30 pm

March 25,26,27 – Forest Hill Central MusicalThe Wizard of Oz – 7:30 pm;

+  3:00 pm matinee Mar 27th

April 17 – An Evening with Amy Grant – 7:30 pm

April 18 – Grand Rapids Symphony – Percussion Explosion – 3:00 pm

April 20 – Forest Hill Public Schools K-12 Student Artists Reception, 6 – 7:30 p.m

Thursday, April 29, 2010 – Whose Live Anyway

May 26 – National Senior Health and Fitness Day , 9 a.m. – 3 p.m

June 3  – International Society of Experimental Artists’ Reception, 6 – 7:30 p.m

Fine Arts Center

We volunteer at the Fine Arts Center and find it a very entertaining and

rewarding way to give back to our community.  We have ushered shows,

taken tickets, handed out programs, placed posters and guided people to

their seats.  The Fine Arts Center is a part of the Forest Hills School

System but must survive financially on its own, which means volunteers

are vital to the program. Without volunteers, it wouldn’t be possible to

fund the shows and events that take place to enrich the community.

Fine Arts Center GR MI 49546
Fine Arts Center GR MI 49546

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

ar125812212017642 Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – Watermark Residences Nov 2010 ar125812218972939 Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – Watermark Residences Nov 2010 ar125812225271331 Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – Watermark Residences Nov 2010

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry   616-292-7263


Forest Hills Fine Arts Center ~ 2009/2010 Seasonal Entertainment Line-up

We are fortunate to have a wonderful entertainment venue in our Forest Hills Area.

The fabulous Fine Arts Centers Shows this winter season have something for everyone.

The entertainment this season starts out with a bang!

Fine Arts Center Forest Hills MI

Saturday, October 17, 2009The Tap Dogs

The Tap Dogs are making waves with their unprecedented show that combines

strength and the power of workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing.

Friday November 6, 2009Poco, Firefall, and Pure Prairie League – 3 American

folk/rock bands that continue the iconic sounds of the 70s, remaining true to its founding vision.

Thursday, December 3, 2009 – Kool & The Gang –The famous & successful band

with the sound of jazz, R&B, funk and pop has produced a string of hits including

“Jungle Boogie, Lady’s Night, Celebration, and Get Down on It.”

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 – Band of the Irish Guards/

Royal Regiment of Scotland –

Thursday, April 29, 2010 – Whose Live Anyway

Season Tickets  on sale, August 10th – Oct 16th, 2009

Single tickets for Tap Dogs on sale Sept 14th, 2009

Single tickets for Poco, PPl, & Firefall on sale Oct 12, 2009

All remaining single tickets on sale Oct. 26, 2009 at FAC or any Ticketmaster outlet.

Special Event – Matt Giraud – Friday, January 29, 2010

American Idol’s Matt Giraud, Kalamazoo’s own who made it to the top 5 on

the hit show, American Idol. Ticketed Separate event

_____________________________________________________________________________

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!

ar125812212017642 Foto Friday – What Were They Thinking? ar125812218972939 Foto Friday – What Were They Thinking? ar125812225271331 Foto Friday – What Were They Thinking?

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry   616-292-7263

OUR FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM

Save the Planet ~ Drink Local Beer ~ June 20th ~ Founder’s Fest ‘09

Okay, so it is a small thing. The average six pack is rumored to put

7 pounds of carbon in the atmosphere in production & shipping.  An

excellent reason to drink your local brew.  Grand Rapidians are

especially fortunate because we are home to Founders Brewing,

located at 235 Grandville Avenue.

On June 20th , the 2nd Annual Founders Fest will take place there.

The street will be cordoned off (between Williams and Bartlett)and

all the happy beer drinkers can help save the planet by drinking

Founders locally craft brewed beer and enjoying the outdoor beer &

music festival. 

The Big Event will be from 3-11pm and cost is $15 for a ticket.

Regional entertainment will be provided by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe,

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, Four Finger Five, Chance Jones,

Total Blam Blams, Oracle, Back Forty, Red Frog and Mucca Pazza.

 

In case you have been hiding under a beer keg for the past 12 years,

Founders Brewing is rated the 7th Best Brewery IN THE WORLD.

Yeah, pretty great, huh?  Serious beer aficionados from around the

world would love to be here for this festival. 

Some of them will come.   Will you ?

 

Founders Brewing

Michigan Brewers Guild

 

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved