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Grand Rapids
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Just Between Friends sale is now open in Comstock Park at the former Art Van on Alpine Avenue (offering 50 to 90 percent off children’s and teen items) and a free kids’ market is set for Saturday morning; the sale continues through Saturday. FOX 17
- ➤ Book lovers can visit Cascade Township Library this weekend when Friends of Cascade Library hosts its spring book sale (Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 3 p.m.), offering over 10,000 books to support library programs. FOX 17
- ➤ Blandford Nature Center will host its 56th annual Sugarbush Festival on Saturday, Mar. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW—offering maple sugaring demonstrations, wildlife shows, family activities, and select food vendors with online pre-registration recommended. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schnitz Deli on Fulton St has been closed for a couple weeks after Tuesday's flash flood damaged its main floor and basement. Owner Dan Rios expects repairs costing $80,000 to $120,000 and hopes to reopen by the end of the month. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LaughFest is underway in West Michigan with events benefiting Gilda's Club Grand Rapids as the festival began yesterday with a Misfit Variety Show at 7 p.m. at Villa Banquet Bar and runs through Sunday, March 15, featuring headliners Adam Ray and Monét X Change amid over 30 shows planned. ABC 13
- ➤ West Michigan will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with vibrant events as Grand Rapids hosts an Irish festival with live music, dancers, and a charity 5K at Calder Plaza (Mar. 14, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.) while Muskegon schedules a parade, race, hockey game, and family breakfast over the weekend. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four GRPS schools closed yesterday after water damage from Tuesday's storm, affecting 1,758 students while other schools remained open. The district said it planned an update later that day. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ultimate Sports Show begins today at DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids and will run until March 15, offering outdoor gear, travel tips, and live demonstrations for hunters and anglers (including a lumberjack show and trout clinic). FOX 17
- ➤ West Michigan Whitecaps chose the fan-created Fried Pickle Quesadilla for Tuesday, April 7 at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park. The dish, created by Grand Haven librarian Liz Emery (who submitted her winning recipe), features fried pickle chips, pepper jack cheese, and ranch dressing, and will be sold at the Quesadilla Cart behind home plate. MLive
- ➤ Kent City coach Sonnie Male, a former 1,000-point club star, prepares her team for a key matchup with Hart on Wednesday as they chase their first regional title following a thrilling 63-61 semifinal win Monday night. ABC 13
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& Juliet Performance
& Juliet — 7:30-10:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Starting at $44 — Experience a vibrant musical reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tale.
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EKHS All Class Reunion Bash
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Tickets start at $64 — Celebrate with music from multiple local bands at this class reunion event.
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Grand Rapids Gold Free Ticket Event
7-9 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Free tickets for DSAWM members — Catch the Grand Rapids Gold live in action with a special ticket giveaway!
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Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
7:30-10:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets start at $45 — Experience an enchanting musical exploration of Europe with Rick Steves.
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Branford Marsalis Quartet Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket information available — Experience the profound talent of Branford Marsalis, a jazz luminary renowned for his dynamic performances and rich musical heritage.
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Mega 80's vs. Class of 98 Showdown
9 PM — Elevation at The Intersection — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of music as the 80s and 90s battle it out on the dance floor.
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Secondhand Serenade Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt music of Secondhand Serenade in the intimate setting of a local venue.
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Quinn XCII Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — The Stache — Ticketed event — Experience the genre-bending sounds of Quinn XCII with energetic live performances and heartfelt storytelling.
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Sam Bush Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative sounds of Sam Bush blending bluegrass with jazz and rock influences.
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Anthony Gomes Live Concert
8-11 PM — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying blues and rock fusion from Canadian guitarist Anthony Gomes.
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