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Grand Rapids
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ High winds knocked a tree onto a Wyoming home’s roof around 9:30 a.m. Friday, leaving the family cleaning up while Consumers Energy reminds locals to stay at least 25 feet away from live power lines. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Byron Center educator Jill Gates won the First Bloem Poster Competition for the 97th Tulip Time Festival with her watercolor Legacy in Blue and Bloom. The festival runs May 1 through May 10 in Holland and her design is featured on merchandise. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new feasibility study shows that an expanded 600-room convention hotel at DeVos Place would cost $354.9 million and boost downtown events—plans now require significant public support and review by the Kent County Convention/Arena Authority before work can move forward. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Mar. 13, Grand Rapids Schools placed deputy superintendent Brandy Lovelady Mitchell on leave for the remainder of the school year. Chief area instructional leaders will assume additional responsibility as the district adjusts its leadership (more details to come). MLive
- ➤ GVSU is hosting nearly 60 middle and high school teams for the Region 12 Michigan Science Olympiad tournament on March 21 at its Valley Campus in Allendale. Competitions start at 8 a.m. and finish with an awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m. — top performers will advance to the state competition. MLive
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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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Super Future Live
9 PM – 12 AM — Elevation — Tickets available — Experience a unique electronic journey with Super Future's eclectic sounds and high-energy performance.
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K-Pop Kids Dance Party
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Elevation — Family-friendly event — Dance along to K-Pop remixes and iconic pop anthems while dressed in your favorite costumes.
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