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Grand Rapids
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tim Updyke of Iconic Cars in Muskegon built a custom Jurassic Park 1992 Ford Explorer that is on display today at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place through March 29; the vehicle features a custom paint job and original 90s CCTVs. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Holland nonprofit is teaming with more than 182 clinics, including Trinity Health in downtown Grand Rapids, to give free books at well-child visits and boost early reading skills. Ready for School is hosting a book drive in Holland and Zeeland until the end of March (local partners include several community businesses). FOX 17
- ➤ Calvin University students will build, test and operate a CubeSat as part of a new initiative funded by alumnus Michael VanWoerkom and his wife (supporting real world aerospace training). Interdisciplinary teams will work on the satellite at campus facilities, with NASA approval pending future launches. MLive
- ➤ Applications have opened for Grand Rapids’ GRow1000 Summer Youth Employment Program, which offers teens and young adults $15 an hour for 20 hours each week from June 8 to July 17. Youth aged 15 to 24 who live in the city must apply by May 8 (bus passes available upon request). MLive
- ➤ Teacher Kera Reterstoff from Ravenna High School received a $5,000 prize from Honored for her innovative agriscience class, as nominated by her student Kodi Hackenberg. The award marks the first time an agriscience teacher is recognized by the national nonprofit (which highlights effective teaching practices). ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Gaines Township are urging the planning commission to rethink the proposed Microsoft data center near homes because of noise issues plus the township will consider new decibel limits and hold a public hearing on April 15 at South Christian High School. ABC 13
- ➤ Georgetown Township approved a voluntary odd & even watering schedule Monday, Mar. 23 to curb summer water use and rising infrastructure costs; odd-numbered addresses water on odd days and even addresses water on even days, and officials said they may impose tiered rates next year if usage stays high. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan residents checking pollen counts for allergy season rely on estimates as the state lacks verified local monitoring; experts say University of Michigan scientists with NOAA are testing automated sensors but improved tracking remains years away. FOX 17
- ➤ Grand Haven elementary school librarian Yasmeen Anis-Shah, who needs blood donations twice a month due to Beta Thalassemia Major, thanked donors at a Thursday party held at the Versiti Blood Center of Michigan in Grand Rapids. FOX 17
- ➤ I'm Safe Child Advocacy Center now offers 24/7 forensic exams (with a SANE nurse always on call) for children in Ionia and Montcalm counties, reducing the need to travel to distant hospitals for specialized care. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Valley State women's basketball team will compete in the DII National Championship on Saturday at 3 p.m. They won their Final Four game 61-39 and will face Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the title. FOX 17
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Rise are pushing to make the playoffs despite several injuries and gained a spark with a 3-1 win over Indy Ignite on Wednesday. The team will play in Saturday's All-Star Game and then host Dallas for a Friday, April 3 contest at Van Andel Arena — with five home games scheduled in April. ABC 13
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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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Candlelight - 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the essence of 90s hip-hop reimagined through strings in a magical candlelit setting.
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Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
9 PM – 12 AM — Elevation — Entry details not specified — Relive the 2000s with top hits and nostalgic vibes from your favorite artists.
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Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
10 AM – 4 PM — Reds at Thousand Oaks — Adults $39, Children 5–12 $16 — Indulge in a delightful array of breakfast favorites and holiday specialties.
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The Lion King Stage Musical
7:30-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets available — Experience the breathtaking artistry and unforgettable music of this award-winning Broadway classic.
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Broadway Rave - Musical Theater Dance Party
7:30 p.m. — The Stache — Cost varies — Dance the night away to Broadway hits and connect with fellow theater lovers.
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Katy on Keys at Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar
8 PM - 12 AM — Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant — Cover charge may apply — Experience powerhouse vocals and a fun atmosphere with Katy on Keys at this lively dueling piano event.
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Full Moon Sound Bath Experience
6-9 p.m. — The Big Room — Reserve your spot — Experience grounding and deep relaxation under the full moon with intentional sound healing.
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Quintet Revelations by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience the power and richness of a piano quintet featuring works from renowned composers across centuries.
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