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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kate Veneklase of Taste of GR will start Tuesday strolling dinners in Grand Rapids, where people take a walking food tour with stops for appetizers, entrees and desserts—each tour lasts over two hours and covers 0.7 miles in uptown or downtown. The tour costs 65 dollars and includes local art history while plans for future custom tours are expected later this year. MLive
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is running at John Ball Zoo, where thousands of visitors are taking a one-mile tour of handcrafted Asian lantern displays — including glowing dragons, butterflies and flowers — that offer a new way to see the zoo after dark. The event runs every Wednesday through Sunday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. from April 9 to June 15. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Township's Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a 165 foot cell tower off 10 Mile Rd NE despite neighbor protests—neighbors said the tower will ruin views, clog a private drive and lower property values. MLive
- ➤ A new 10,640-square-foot building is under construction in southeast Grand Rapids — designed to speed up emergency responses in the Third Ward, which has about 14,000 residents — and will be ready for move-in by September. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids basketball star Durral 'Phat Phat' Brooks entered the transfer portal after his freshman season at Michigan and said he appreciated his teammates, coaches, and community. Brooks, a four-star recruit—he helped his team win the Big Ten Tournament and fall in the Sweet Sixteen—will look for a new fit with another school. ABC 13
- ➤ Grand Rapids-area readers chose a WMU signee to lead the local boys basketball Dream Team after prominent local media recognized top prep talent from the season—fans cast their votes to highlight rising stars as two area teams reached the Breslin Center. This reader selection reflects strong support for local hoops and boosts community pride. MLive
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Andrew Orolfo Live Comedy Show
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with Filipino American comedian Andrew Orolfo, a San Francisco comedy staple.
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FACS Concert Night
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Experience live music with FACS, Kind Beast, and Harper Kill in a vibrant venue.
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Real Friends Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets — Enjoy an evening with Real Friends, Broadside, Years Later, and Hexing.
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Woodcock Walk in Grand Rapids
7:30-9 p.m. — Luton Park - Prairie Overlook Parking Lot — Registration required — Explore the beauty of nature as you search for woodcocks in a guided walk.
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Pretty Sure Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a night of local music with Pretty Sure, Quilter, Death By Lions, and Dogsneeze.
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Vincent Mason Concert
7-10 p.m. — Elevation — Check website for ticket info — Experience expansive artistry and relatable storytelling from rising country music star Vincent Mason.
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Kyran Daniel Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy an evening filled with incredible acoustic guitar performances and memorable music.
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Easter Sunday Divine Service
7:30 & 10:00 a.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Celebrate the resurrection of Christ with a joyful divine service and an Easter breakfast in between.
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Wild Strides 5K
6-9 p.m. — John Ball Zoo — Includes registration fee — Experience a scenic evening run featuring a finisher medal and a ticket to the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival.
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My Sunshine – Paint and Sip at Buddy's Pizza
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Buddy's Pizza — $38 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying delicious food in a fun painting party.
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