Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
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🎭 Culture
Downtown Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater was nominated for National Amphitheater of the Year 2026 by the International Entertainment Buyers Association on Aug.
21. The venue (opened May 15 with Lionel Richie and hosted over 40 events this season) is boosting local entertainment.
At Jenison High School on Saturday, Sept.
19, 2026, Rockford High School won Flight I with a 79.25 score and swept its caption awards — while Byron Center, Reeths-Puffer, Edwardsburg and Grant led their respective flights.
The West Michigan Symphony will launch its season by teaming with Endless Summer to play over 20 Beach Boys songs on Friday, Oct.
2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Frauenthal Center in downtown Muskegon (tickets start at $30 with an offer valid until Sept. 30).
🏈 Sports
Rain forced the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park to be postponed to Monday, Sept.
21 at 11 a.m., delaying Michigan’s first national NHRA event in 66 years; fans can enter at 8:30 a.m. and watch the race on TV at 3 p.m. + 7:30 p.m.
🎉 Grand Rapids Events
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