Planning a wedding day in West Michigan? You’ll want the crème de la crème of local vendors and suppliers to make it truly unforgettable. From stunning venues and delicious caterers to chic bridal shops and trendy mobile bars, the options are nearly endless. 

• Lifestyle
• Weddings

After the last school bell of the year rings on Friday, December 20, many families will be turning their attention from homework and extracurricular activities to the more relaxed pace of winter break, which, for most, runs until classes resume on January 6. Sure, lazing around in matching jammies may sound pretty appealing, but, presumably, there is only so much leisure to be had before cabin fever kicks in.

• Frederik Meijer Gardens  & Sculpture Park
• Winter
• Winter Break

The holidays have arrived in West Michigan and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Whether you’re looking for a local artist market to buy unique gifts for loved ones; concerts putting Christmas music and other holiday hits in the spotlight; spectacular annual shows that are local traditions; meals to enjoy together; brilliant holiday light displays; or just about anything else, we’ve got you covered.

• Holidays
• Enlighten
• Christkindl

I’d heard of the concept of forest bathing before and thought I had a pretty good handle on the why of it, but when one of my recreation group members asked me just what we would be doing at the Guided Shinrin-yoku: Rest and Restore in Nature event I suggested for us, I struggled a bit to describe it.

• Get Out
• In Your Element Wellness
• Wellness

If you still have a few (or many (or all)) of your holiday gifts to buy, don’t worry, it’s not too late! Especially if you shop local, where you don’t have to wait around for shipping to hopefully deliver your package on time and in good condition. If you want to secure your gift worry-free, while helping support the community around you and picking up unique gifts you can’t find anywhere else, we suggest shopping local. 

• gift guide
• Shopping
• Lifestyle
• Holidays

Making its debut this winter, ENLIGHTEN offers a captivating blend of art, light and nature. The immersive experience features a stunning one-mile pathway illuminated by innovative light displays, enchanting music, interactive experiences, and world-renowned sculpture.

• Frederik Meijer Gardens
• Enlighten

When Revue got ahold of Wisconsin comedian and viral video sensation Charlie Berens, we were lucky he took our call.

• comedy
• GLC Live at 20 Monroe
• Charlie Berens

This holiday season, you can get lost in the endless sprawl of big box stores offering identical gifts, or you can take a stroll through your local shopping district and its charming storefronts, highly curated by passionate people.

• gift guide
• Shopping
• Holidays

 As the temps drop, laughter will warm your soul and body. Whether you’re craving side-splitting stand-up, wild improv, or the unpredictable fun of an open mic night, the local comedy scene has you covered, nearly every night of the week. 

• Dr Grins
• comedy
• standup
• Midtown
• Golden Age
• Improv
• Comedy Project

Your monthly guide to what's great in the great outdoors. You may have noticed, if you looked around much in the past month or so, that Grand Rapidians are very serious about spooky season.

• Get Out
• Walking Tours
• Grand Rapids Running Tours
• DGRI