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Current News Releases

Grand Rapids, where urban beat meets lakeshore retreat, offers unique attractions, an amazing performing arts scene, a multitude of family fun events as well as a pleasing mix of hotels and restaurants making it an ideal convention and visitor destination. The current releases listed below will keep you posted on the latest happenings.

	Traditions and Festivities make the Holidays Grand September 23, 2008 original source: Grand Rapids CVB Glittering exhibits and beloved performances make Grand Rapids a festive holiday destination.
	Fall Forecast: Food, Fun and Festivals September 9, 2008 original source: Grand Rapids CVB The season brings plenty of fun fall festivals.
	Grand Rapids International Food & Wine Festival September 8, 2008 original source: Show Span Grand Rapids' culinary community gathers to host the first International Food & Wine Festival this November.
	Murder Mystery and Mesozoic History at the Public Museum July 7, 2008 original source: Public Museum The Public Museum announces two exciting exhibits for the fall/winter lineup: Whodunit? The Science of Solving Crime returns August 30, 2008 – January 4, 2009, and Dinosaurs: Just Imagine on display February 21 – May 25, 2009!
	Home At Last: Opera Grand Rapids announces Rehearsal Hall Building Project April 23, 2008 original source: Opera Grand Rapids Opera Grand Rapids intends to build its first permanent home, the Betty Van Andel Opera Center (BVAOC), in honor of one the Company’s most avid supporters.
	The First Annual WAVE Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Hospitality April 18, 2008 original source: Grand Rapids/Kent County CVB A new program recognizes excellence in the hospitality industry throughout Kent County.
	2008 Fireball Run Transcontinental Rally Selects Grand Rapids as Finish Line April 17, 2008 original source: West Michigan Sports Commission This adventure game and rally starts in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 25, 2008 and finishes on October 4th in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a mission to recover missing children.
	Grand Rapids/Kent County CVB Lands Nation's Largest Conference February 14, 2006