Good Day
Grand Rapids
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Rapids-area florist, Holly Haveman from Kennedy's Flower Shop, contributed to the OneLegacy float in the 2025 Rose Parade, aimed at raising organ donation awareness. WOOD TV
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public Access Station offers a new service for digitizing outdated media such as VHS, cassettes, and more, to preserve local history and personal memories. MLive
- ➤ Twin sisters Monica Sparks and Jessica Ann Tyson from West Michigan have won the 2025 Giant Business Award for their significant contributions to their community and success in business and public service. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids' World of Winter festival, starting this week, offers over 150 free events, transforming the city into a larger-than-life wonderland through March 2. FOX 17
- ➤ Grammy-winning artist Billy Strings will perform two concerts in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the Van Andel Arena on May 30 and 31, 2025, following the success of his latest album 'Highway Prayers.' MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Barry Hall embraced Lifestyle Medicine at Corewell Health, shedding 70 pounds and eliminating all 12 of his medications by adopting dietary and lifestyle changes. ABC 13
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Shelby Lentz Acoustic Performance at The Holiday Bar
Acclaimed singer Shelby Lentz will perform an acoustic show at The Holiday Bar, showcasing her powerful vocal talents.
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Midwest Skies! Featuring Jenn's Apartment
Midwest Skies! will perform live at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids.
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Trivia Night at Brann's Steakhouse in Holland
Join Brann's Steakhouse for Trivia Tuesdays, where guests can enjoy an evening of fun and competition in a welcoming dining environment.
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The Somm Series Volume XVIII: Curds & Corks
This event features a 5-course cheese and wine pairing experience led by experts Evan Talen and Tom at Grand Vin.
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The 39 Steps Theatre Performance
A theatrical presentation of 'The 39 Steps' at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, featuring unique ticketing that supports charitable causes.
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Kyle Joe Live at The Stray
Kyle Joe will perform live at The Stray in Grand Rapids, featuring a night of music and entertainment.
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Micah Tyler Concert
Micah Tyler will perform live at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, showcasing his music from 6:00 PM.
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Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
The Onyx Storm release party will feature themed activities and giveaways at Schuler Books in Grand Rapids.
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Latina Connect: Prioritizing Self-Care for Latina Entrepreneurs
This event offers guidance on self-care strategies for Latina business owners through discussions, workshops, and community connection.
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MSVMA Choral Hour at Amway Grand Plaza
The MSVMA Choral Hour offers an opportunity to enjoy choral performances in a vibrant setting at the Amway Grand Plaza.
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Hungerford Announces New Shareholder
Hungerford CPAs + Advisors is pleased to announce the election of Emily Paszkowski to the position of Shareholder. With expertise spanning business advisory, accounting, fraud investigation, and litigation support, Emily has become a trusted partner for businesses in manufacturing and distribution, real estate and property management, and professional services.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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