Good Day
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds marched downtown Grand Rapids on May 5 wearing red for National MMIP Awareness Day to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people. Organizers said the protest aimed to shatter silence and urge federal action on over 4,000 unsolved cases—keeping Indigenous voices in focus. MLive
- ➤ Grand Rapids will celebrate its 175th birthday on June 7 at Rosa Parks Circle from 2-5 p.m. The free event will have cake, ice cream & live entertainment, carnival games & a historical scavenger hunt that shows the city's rich heritage. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Delta Airlines will launch Saturday nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando in December — adding Orlando as Ford’s fifth nonstop destination and giving West Michigan more travel options. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Schurr’s murder trial continues into its second week as key witnesses and experts testified on his use-of-force after fatally shooting Lyoya on April 4th, 2022 — defense and prosecution clash over evidence and witness credibility. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
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Amway River Bank Run
Saturday, May 10th — The Chop House Grand Rapids — Registration fees apply — Participate in one of the largest running events in Michigan along the scenic riverbank.
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Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
7:30-11:30 p.m. — John Ball Zoo — $26 per person — Experience a dazzling display of handcrafted Asian lanterns illuminating the zoo while telling the story of wildlife and culture.
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Dizzybird Records 11 Year Anniversary Party
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a decade of dizzybird records with live performances by Heaters, Gringo Star, Hollywood Makeout, and crystal trench.
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Ashley Cooke Concert
7-11 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket information TBA — Experience the heartfelt country music of rising star Ashley Cooke.
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Mother's Day Brunch at Margaux 2025
10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Margaux — $65 Adults, $35 Children — Celebrate Mother's Day with a masterfully crafted buffet of French cuisine delights.
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stageGR Presents: 13 the MUSICAL
7-9 p.m. — Matthews Performing Arts Center — PG-13 — Experience a hilarious, coming-of-age musical about fitting in and standing out.
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Kishi Bashi Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Sold out — Experience a night of enchanting music with Kishi Bashi and Oshima Brothers.
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The All American Funk Parade
8:00-11:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticketed event — Experience a lively night of funk with The All American Funk Parade and The Butterscotch Boys.
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John Moreland Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket availability — Experience a night of acoustic storytelling with John Moreland and Ramsey Thornton.
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Women in Marketing Panel Discussion
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — L. William Seidman Center — $30 Members, $40 Future Members — Engage with an inspiring panel of female marketers discussing their unique challenges and experiences in the industry.
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