Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
Good morning, Grand Rapids.
🏘️ Community
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge in Grand Rapids is hosting a food drive until Nov.
22 to help those affected by SNAP uncertainty by collecting nonperishable food and hygiene items during regular open hours. Donors who bring three or more items will receive 20% off their orders & the drive has received strong community support since it began last Saturday.
🎭 Culture
News 8 is launching a three-part series in the coming days ahead of Nov.
10 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking on Lake Superior—this series will include historical reports and conclude with a WOOD TV+ special airing at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on that day.
🎓 Education
Yesterday, St. Robert of Newminster in Ada Township cut the ribbon on an $18 million expansion that added a new parish activity center and school wing—complete with a full-sized gym, bright classrooms, office space, and common areas—to serve more than 370 students.
Principal Liz Peters and Pastor Tony Russo said the project, funded by lead donors and a community capital campaign, will support growing demand for faith-based education.
🎉 Grand Rapids Events
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The Book of Mormon
7:30-9 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets required — Experience the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical hailed as “the best of this century.”
Vended Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Stache — Purchase tickets online — Experience Vended's energetic performance pushing the boundaries of heavy music.
Dogs In A Pile Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eclectic sounds of Dogs In A Pile as they blend funk, jazz, and rock on stage.
Ryan Hurd Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets available — Experience the chart-topping hits of Nashville's own Ryan Hurd in an electrifying live performance.
Matt Rife's Stay Golden Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience comedy from one of the biggest stand-up stars today.
Gabby's Dollhouse Live
5-7:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an a-MEOW-zing musical adventure as Gabby and friends search for colors to rebuild the rainbow.
MIB International Networking Event in Grand Rapids
6-8 p.m. — The Times of Our Lives — Free entry — Connect with inspiring women entrepreneurs while enjoying a supportive networking environment.
The Brokes Tribute to The Strokes
8-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Ticketed event — Experience a stellar tribute to one of rock's most iconic bands with energy and precision.
Lotus Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket prices vary — Experience Lotus’s blend of electronic dance music and improvisation in an electrifying live show.
YDG Live Performance
9-10:30 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets available — Experience the versatile sounds of YDG as he rises in the underground bass community with electrifying performances.
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