Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Convergix Automation Solutions is set to open a new 60,000 sqft facility at 1362 Lincoln Ave in Holland by Nov.

1 — an expansion that will add more than 40 full-time jobs to support its growing operations in Michigan.

Grand Rapids Ballet will present the Michigan premiere of Broken Wings ballet, which tells Frida Kahlo’s life story through vibrant dance and set designs from Oct.

16 to 18 and Oct. 23 to 25 at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre + the production reflects a local connection to Kahlo’s time in Michigan.

Acrisure Amphitheater hosted 49 shows and 14 community events during its inaugural season, drawing an estimated 400,000 attendees and surpassing projections by 100,000.

Officials reported strong reviews and are reviewing improvements — new shows are booked for next season.

Chef Jonny Gudino (known as The Haitian Sensation, a nickname from his mother) is competing on Hell's Kitchen after surviving two episodes of the cooking competition that airs Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. on FOX 17.

He works at ResLife Church and runs Meals by Jon.

Oscar-nominated actress Anna Kendrick spotlighted local attractions during her Oct.

5 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live by mentioning the John Ball Zoo and ArtPrize. She recalled a wedding held near red pandas (Wyatt and Wasabi) and fireworks over the Grand River that surprised her.

ArtPrize 2026 filled downtown with art as 1,125 artists displayed installations and performances across 159 venues, with activities concluding on Oct.

3 at Acrisure Amphitheater. RC Caylan Atelier broke a Guinness record with 3,618 fashion show attendees while celebrity Bryan Cranston supported the festival (capturing local creative energy).

Jenison High School's marching band earned first place with an 85.15 score and multiple performance awards at the Bands of America regional competition in Toledo on Saturday, Oct.

3 — it was one of eight Michigan bands competing against schools from Ohio and Indiana.

At Tata’s Daycare, children learn English + Spanish through play, books and conversation as Clarivel Martinez continues her mother’s legacy by infusing culture into daily activities; the bilingual program builds language skills + preserves heritage for future opportunities.

City commissioners are set to vote on exempting Acrisure Amphitheater from the noise ordinance until 11 p.m. — a decision expected Oct.

27 — as local residents offer mixed views on the venue’s benefits and noise impacts.

Chilean producer Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its recall of frozen blueberries sold at Walmart & Trader Joe’s in Michigan on Friday due to potential E. coli contamination, and consumers with affected products should return them for a refund.

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