Best studio around. Wonderful staff, great instruction, awesome community. Great for the whole…read morefamily.

Great little gem of a museum. They have amazing items donated by the community that chronicle the…read moreDutch immigrant experience. The museum is divided in "scenes": an old house, store, bank, with other little vignettes scattered through two floors. If you find yourself in the Holland area, definitely take an hour or two to enjoy this slice of history.

I LOVE this museum. I brought my extended family here as we had gathered for a family reunion. We…read morewere not able to come during regular hours, I asked if someone from the staff could meet us and open the museum and they very willingly did so. We were all impressed with the extensive nature of the contents and it really tells the story of the original settlers. It is hard to believe that such a quality museum is run entirely by volunteers. I really learned a lot about the amazing history of furniture design. I had no idea Zeeland was such a hub of so much amazing furniture. Thank you for your wonderful flexibility, it was greatly appreciated.

There are things I can't un-see from this show. Fortunately, I think the cast would feel that is…read morethe equivalent of a 5 star review and it is. I've been meaning to write this since I saw their "Art Prize- The Musical" act a few years ago. I loved it - stand up and cheer, couldn't stop talking about it, loved it! It poked fun at every local stereotype, popular public figures, and especially Grand Rapids' beloved, Art Prize. It was witty and subversive, all while having clever accompanying music. Then this Grand Rapids-based vaudeville/burlesque act really pushed some Midwest buttons when I saw them again around Thanksgiving. Complete with songs, dance, and a full band, the show was much more R rated, showcasing several skits with tasseled girls and at one point, a large man wearing nothing but a diaper. The performance closed with a bearded female Jesus in glittery panties doing acrobatic tricks on a cross. I can't even make that up. If you are looking for a shock-value laden, goofy and outrageous, boundary-pushing good time with plenty of laughs, check them out! You won't be disappointed.

For my money, this is the absolute BEST entertainment/theatre in west Michigan. The most…read moreinteresting, the most edgy, the most engaging. While every show is different, and some have misses instead of hits, the fact that the work is risky, current, political, and beautiful. The music and orchestra, originals by Mr. Happy Pants usually, is amazing. He is an MC worthy of the title. And the sketches and audience interactions are inviting and can be squirm-worthy. "Artprize: The Musical" was the best thing I have ever seen, satirizing everything that is wrong and right with the arts in Grand Rapids. And Ms. Finan as Jesus is sublime. We go every time we can and take friends. If it makes them uncomfortable, yea! Art isn't supposed to appease--it is supposed to provoke. You want pablum? Check out Circle Theatre. You want real theatre? Super Happy Funtime.

Mike was super helpful! Great venue for open house; would recommend! Five stars!read more

It's so cool to live in a city with some fun sports teams. Griffins hockey is a favorite and I've…read morebeen going to games since I moved to Grand Rapids over 10 years ago. Friday nights are a big draw as they have $2 beer and $2 hot dogs for part of the game. I recently went to the opening weekend on a Saturday and had a bit of sticker shock at the regular drink prices... I'm talking $16 for a White Claw, which was bonkers. Tallboy cans of Bud Light were $12 and a cup of Bud Light was $11. And that's just domestic beer - if you want anything craft, expect to pay even more. Whoa! I guess I'll be sticking to Friday nights. There are plenty of food options at the arena and tons of restaurants within walking distance from Van Andel if you want to grab dinner before a game. That said, games are super fun and tickets themselves are typically pretty reasonable, $17-$30 or $50 for VIP glass right up by the action. You can get discounts for large groups and they offer suites and other upgraded seating options. The seats themselves are a bit of a squeeze, but the view is pretty good no matter where you sit. Each season there are fun promotions on different nights, like Star Wars night, giveaways for the first [x] number of fans, post-game skate events, and more. The entertainment between periods is always entertaining (bubble soccer on ice is my favorite), and the vibe at games is fun and the crowd usually has great energy. Here's to a great season, let's #GoGRG!

I love the Griffins! It is such an inexpensive thing to go do that is fun for the whole family!…read moreFrom the announcer to the mascots it's a blast! The fans are electric and the energy is impressive for being a minor league (AHL) team. A lot of pride when it comes to Grand Rapids and this team and you can feel it. They keep you entertained the whole time and plenty of T-shirts and hotdogs being launched In the air! The announcer (Eric Zane) keeps the place electric and is one of the best announcers I've seen going to live sporting events! This truly is a special place! The only down side is the expensive food and beer so look out for $2 hotdogs and $2 beer nights!! GO GRIFFINS!

Grand Rapids Gold is our local NBA G League team, affiliated with the Denver Nuggets. I honestly…read moredon't really understand how these affiliations work, but I like going to sporting events because they usually have a fun atmosphere and are something interesting to do. Nate and I recently attended our first ever Gold game and had a blast. I'm really glad they're playing at the Van Andel Arena now. We opted to buy tickets at the arena right before the game, which saved a bit on fees but still had to pay at least one "processing" fee. The line also took quite a bit of time to get through. We got two lower bowl seats for $35 total. The crowd was a little sparse but we were seated by some families that were having a good time. Only a handful of the concession stands were open during the game, so the lines were a little long, but I didn't mind. The game itself was great even though the Gold lost. The energy was fun and I really liked the drum line. It was Star Wars night, so it was fun to see all the kids with lightsabers and some characters walking around. I think they are really trying to get attendance up at these games, and I'm interested in going more often. Their home games are usually on Thursdays or other weekdays. They have a Sunday deal where you can get four tickets and a $20 concessions voucher for $50, so it could be a fun outing for friends or family. Thursday evening games they do $2 beer and $2 hot dogs.

The Grand Rapids Gold begin their first season as the "Grand Rapids Gold" this coming season,…read more2021-22. However, this franchise has been around since the 2006-07 season. Then, the Gold were known as the Anaheim Arsenal of Anaheim, California. The Arsenal were part of the NBA G League (then known as the D-League) expansion in 2006 that saw the first season where teams were split into divisions. Since then, the Arsenal (2006-2009) have moved to Springfield, Massachusetts (Springfield Armor, 2009-2014), and Grand Rapids, Michigan (Grand Rapids Drive, 2014-2021). Last month (July 2021), it was announced that the Grand Rapids team was changing its name from Drive to Gold to align with the Denver Nuggets. The Gold are now the Nuggets' NBA G League affiliate after the Detroit Pistons' acquisition of the Northern Arizona Suns from the Phoenix Suns. The Pistons moved the Northern Arizona Suns to Detroit and renamed the team the "Motor City Cruise." Like the Gold, the Cruise's first season will be this coming season, 2021-22. The Drive were previously the Pistons' affiliate. Big news to come out in recent days is the hiring of 2011 NBA champion and 2009 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jason Terry to be the Gold's new head coach beginning with the 2021-22 season. I remember Terry from his days on the Arizona college basketball team that won the 1997 NCAA championship and when he played for the Atlanta Hawks (1999-2004). He retired as a player from the NBA after the 2017-18 season and worked as an assistant general manager for the Texas Legends in the G League in 2019. Some notable players who have played for this franchise include former North Carolina Tar Heel and NBA veteran Reggie Bullock, pro basketball journeyman Jordan Crawford, former 20-PPG Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets legend Kammeon Holsey, nine-year NBA vet Brandon Jennings, former Duke Blue Devil and 2016 NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers Dahntay Jones, another former Dukie and 2017 ACC Tournament MVP Luke Kennard, and 2009 SEC Player of the Year and eight-year NBA vet Marcus Thornton. The Gold currently play in the 5,000-seat DeltaPlex Arena in Walker, a suburb of Grand Rapids. Convenient on-site paid parking is available at the DeltaPlex. For a map and more info, visit https://deltaplex.com/hotels-parking/.

As a 49 year old tradition in Grand Rapids, I feel that tug to return every year. I agree with…read moresome of the comments I have seen regarding the level of the arts presentations the last few years. The live performance art is well covered but I wonder if because of Art Prize we won't see the amount of art exhibits that we were used to in the past. I do miss that. The food this year was good. Seems to be a lot of the crowd favorites and that is good. Maybe a little more variety and maybe more food booths could be added? I don't think that the food is overpriced since some the organizations make this their largest fund raiser during the year. Cannot wait until next year to celebrate the 50th!

I will be honest, I am completely biased about Festival. I love it. It's family; some of my…read moreearliest memories are volunteering at Festival and my family's involvement had a monumental impact on my life. I've lived away from GR for a number of years now and wasn't able to attend a few Festivals - being away has made me appreciate it even more. The accessibility to art is unprecedented (this includes performance and visual art) and all of the food booths are run by local non-profits. This thing we simply call, "Festival" is no doubt part of what puts GR and West MI on the map. Oh, and if you were the least bit curious... this is one of the largest all-volunteer run events in the country and occurs the first full weekend of every June.

Good location and parking with a reasonable entry fee. Two story building features local…read moreDutch/Holland themed displays outlining the history of the area in the main gallery on the first floor. The second floor features several paintings by Dutch painters from the 17th to 20th century. A small room featuring a rotating exhibit (Focus Room) is on the first floor, as is the gift shop that offers souvenirs and momentos.

What an adorable local museum! My family and I stayed in Holland for the weekend and when checking…read moreout local events, the Holland Museum had a Black History Month event for children. Wow! I was so impressed with this event, my daughter, husband and I spent several hours at museum with their planned activities. They had a scavenger hunt, story time, and several hands on activities for families to take part in . We did not have an opportunity to explore the museum in its entirety , but just this especially exhibit was enough for us to have a wonderful afternoon in Holland.