Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’
Crowds filled downtown Zeeland as families and friends gathered to enjoy the return of the city’s biggest annual community gathering, the Pumpkinfest celebration.
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Zeeland’s Pumpkinfest Barnyard Bash is back
Zeeland’s oldest and most beloved festival is back. Pumpkinfest is a 30-year tradition celebrating community, family fun, and fall activities. The year’s theme is “Pumpkinfest Barnyard Bash.” The two-day event features a number of free and low-cost events that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Windmill Island Gardens extends season amid record attendance
Windmill Island Gardens traditionally closes the first weekend of October but, for the first time, the Holland park will reopen to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 24. Admission rates will be reduced to $5 for adults and free for kids 15 and younger.
Symphony announces $5M campaign to build an endowment
The leaders of the West Michigan Symphony have launched the Play Your Part campaign, as part of a $5 million fundraising effort to build the WMS endowment while investing in music education programs for underserved children in the Muskegon area.
Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is giving a $40,000 grant to Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to support “LEADeres Lakeshore,” a leadership and professional development program for Latinx professionals and leaders in the Lakeshore area.
Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent
The Civil War has lessons for modern America and re-enactors will bring those lessons to life at the Van Raalte Farm this weekend, thanks, in part, to a Hope College-Andrew P. Mellon Foundation grant.
Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra returns with live concerts
The professional jazz band based on the West Michigan Lakeshore is returning with four major concerts planned for 2021-22. The first is Sept. 26 at the Park Theatre in Holland.
Enhancing community pride, boosting tourism and adding beauty through public art
Three local organizations are working together to bring international artist, Kelsey Montague, to the West Side to complete a public art project. The grassroots project, which is expected to be completed by October, provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to support the barrier-free, neighborhood-enhancing beautification plan.
GRCC displays exhibit of works by alumnus and world-renowned artist Peter Fink
Grand Rapids Community College is offering West Michigan the opportunity to view photos by world-renowned artist Peter Fink. Provided by the Finkelstein family, the collection of photographs by the GRCC alumnus is on display in the college’s Paul Collins Art Gallery.
Classics Up-Close brings orchestral music back to Holland
The Holland Symphony Orchestra's first in-person, indoor concert in more than a year will be an intimate affair, affording patrons an up-close experience. Tickets are still available for the Sept. 10 show.
Zeeland’s Pumpkinfest Barnyard Bash is back
Zeeland’s oldest and most beloved festival is back. Pumpkinfest is a 30-year tradition celebrating community, family fun, and fall activities. The year’s theme is “Pumpkinfest Barnyard Bash.” The two-day event features a number of free and low-cost events that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Windmill Island Gardens extends season amid record attendance
Windmill Island Gardens traditionally closes the first weekend of October but, for the first time, the Holland park will reopen to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 24. Admission rates will be reduced to $5 for adults and free for kids 15 and younger.
Symphony announces $5M campaign to build an endowment
The leaders of the West Michigan Symphony have launched the Play Your Part campaign, as part of a $5 million fundraising effort to build the WMS endowment while investing in music education programs for underserved children in the Muskegon area.
Community Foundation grant lifts up program for Latinx leaders
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is giving a $40,000 grant to Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to support “LEADeres Lakeshore,” a leadership and professional development program for Latinx professionals and leaders in the Lakeshore area.
Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent
The Civil War has lessons for modern America and re-enactors will bring those lessons to life at the Van Raalte Farm this weekend, thanks, in part, to a Hope College-Andrew P. Mellon Foundation grant.
Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra returns with live concerts
The professional jazz band based on the West Michigan Lakeshore is returning with four major concerts planned for 2021-22. The first is Sept. 26 at the Park Theatre in Holland.
Enhancing community pride, boosting tourism and adding beauty through public art
Three local organizations are working together to bring international artist, Kelsey Montague, to the West Side to complete a public art project. The grassroots project, which is expected to be completed by October, provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to support the barrier-free, neighborhood-enhancing beautification plan.
GRCC displays exhibit of works by alumnus and world-renowned artist Peter Fink
Grand Rapids Community College is offering West Michigan the opportunity to view photos by world-renowned artist Peter Fink. Provided by the Finkelstein family, the collection of photographs by the GRCC alumnus is on display in the college’s Paul Collins Art Gallery.
Classics Up-Close brings orchestral music back to Holland
The Holland Symphony Orchestra's first in-person, indoor concert in more than a year will be an intimate affair, affording patrons an up-close experience. Tickets are still available for the Sept. 10 show.
