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Broadway Grand Rapids 2020
September 14th, 2019 by Katie K Team 
The Realtor team at Katie-K is excited to see what Broadway Grand Rapids has slated for this special anniversary season. Broadway Grand Rapids will celebrate 30 years when the new season begins this fall. The 2019-20 season season will include some of the biggest blockbusters on Broadway, including a three-week run of "Hamilton," a two-week run of Disney's "The Lion King,", "Fiddler On The Roof" and Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and the last show for the 2019-20 season is Jimmy Buffet's "Escape to Margaritaville."
If you're interested in supporting quality music theatre in Grand Rapids, consider a Season Subscription or Volunteering.
Get individual performance tickets here:http://broadwaygrandrapids.com/events
Broadway Grand Rapids 2019/20 Lineup
Fiddler on the Roof, Oct. 8-13, 2019
The Lion King, Nov. 20-Dec. 1, 2019
Hamilton, Jan. 21-Feb. 9, 2020
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, March 10-15, 2020
Escape to Margaritaville, March 26-31, 2020
Broadway Grand Rapids 2019
January 18th, 2019 by Katie K Team 
This year the team at Broadway Grand Rapids starts out the 2019 season with SCHOOL OF ROCK and continues through June with ANASTASIA. Mark your calendars for an entertaining season for the whole family.
If you're interested in supporting quality music theatre in Grand Rapids, consider a Season Subscription or Volunteering.
Get individual performance tickets here:http://broadwaygrandrapids.com/events
Broadway Grand Rapids 2019 Lineup
SCHOOL OF ROCK – JAN 8 – 13, 2019
ON YOUR FEET! – FEB 19 – 24, 2019
THE BOOK OF MORMON – MAR 19 – 24, 2019
WAITRESS – APR 30 – MAY 5, 2019
ANASTASIA – JUN 25 – 30, 2019
Broadway Grand Rapids Slated for Stellar Season
August 8th, 2017 by Katie K Team 
The team at Broadway Grand Rapids has achieved that in spades this year, opening with Broadway sensation WICKED, through the award-winning BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Mark your calendars for an entertaining season for the whole family.
If you're interested in supporting quality music theatre in Grand Rapids, consider a Season Subscription or Volunteering.
Get individual performance tickets here:http://broadwaygrandrapids.com/events
Broadway Grand Rapids 2017-2018 Lineup
WICKED – OCT 18 – NOV 5, 2017
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a decidedly different angle.So Much Happened Before Dorothy Dropped In!
LES MISÉRABLES – NOV 21-26, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS – DEC 12, 2017
Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features classics along with a selection of compositions from his groundbreaking Fresh Aire series which introduced the distinctive Mannheim sound to all of America.
STOMP – JAN 18-20, 2018
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Don't miss it!
BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL – FEB 13-18, 2018
The inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.
THE BODYGUARD – MAR 6-11, 2018
Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox.
THE KING AND I – JUN 5-10, 2018
Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater production of this "breathtaking and exquisite" (The New York Times ) musical, directed by Bartlett Sher.
3 Ideas for Family Fun in Grand Rapids, MI
August 8th, 2017 by Katie K Team
If you're looking for family-friendly fun in Grand Rapids, MI, check out this list of the Katie-K Realtor team's top picks. While our fair city has been recently feted for its burgeoning craft brewing and gastro-pub status, it's long been a known as the hub for family outings in West Michigan. Here are a few of our favorite ways to entertain the wee ones:
1. Frederik Meijer Gardens – Tram Tour
Michigan's second most popular tourist attraction … one of the world's 100 most visited art museums … one of the Top 30 Must-See Museums on the planet.
These are just some of the accolades earned by Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, this 132-acre haven integrates horticulture and sculpture throughout its site, setting it apart from other more traditional botanic garden or art museum experiences.
During Summer season, FM Gardens hosts tram tours just for kids and their families. The 45-minute tour takes you on an incredible journey around the Sculpture park, exploring sculptures, plants and more.
Summer Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 1:45 pm, and 2:45 pm; Sundays, 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm
2. Heritage Architectural Tour
As Realtors, we might be a bit biased, but we find architecture in Grand Rapids fascinating. Start your tour with a visit the Meyer May House. This dazzling restoration of a 1909 Frank Lloyd Wright design provides the rare opportunity to experience a Prairie-style home just as Wright intended – complete with original furnishings.
Then, while in the Heritage Hill area, follow this HERITAGE HILL TOUR MAP for a self-guided walking tour.
3. ArtPrize for Families – Sept -20 – Oct 8
There is no age limit when it comes to art, which is whyArtPrize, Grand Rapids' international art competition, is the perfect destination for you and your family this fall. With nearly 200 venues housing over a thousand pieces of art each year, you'll leave with plenty to talk about around your dinner table.
For more great event information in and around Grand Rapids, MI, visit: https://www.experiencegr.com
Foodies Unite: Visit Grand Rapids Restaurant Week Starting Aug. 9th-20th
August 4th, 2017 by Katie K Team 
When people relocate to Grand Rapids, the Katie-K Real Estate team loves to show them why our fair city has the distinction of being named "Michigan's Best Food City" and the "World's #2 Food/Beverage Destination Experience."
So we're delighted to learn that even more restaurants are participating in the annual Restaurant Week by serving lunches as well.
This year, a number of the 60-plus participating restaurants will be serving lunch for just $14 per person for a 2-course meal. Add that to the scores of local restaurants offering earth-to-table meals at $28 per person for a 3 course dinner, and prepare to eat like a king, queen, or, well, a Grand Rapidian.
The 12 Days of Grand Rapids' Restaurant Week: August 9-20, 2017
Yes, it's true. Grand Rapids has had to extend it's "week" to 12 days to allow epicurean locals and visitors to have a fair shot of tasting the city in delicious new ways. Enhance your meal with locally crafted wines, brews and cocktails. You'll see why Thrillist.com had this to say about Grand Rapids:
"Grand Rapids has been making a huge mark on the Mitten, rising as the state's best beer city and it's finest place to eat, thanks to fine dining on pan-Polish/German/Latin cuisine at the farm-fresh UN of eating that isGrove, Euro-flecked beer/food-obsessedGreen Well, Mediterranean-inspired comfort food and breakfast courtesy ofMarie Catrib's, duck-confit nachos at the gorgeousBrewery Vivant, and so, so much more. The whole "being a beautiful city" thing is icing on the cake."
Restaurants donate $1 from each meal sold to the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Student Scholarship Fund at Grand Rapids Community College.
To learn more about Restaurant Week Grand Rapids, visit: https://www.experiencegr.com/restaurant-week/
Take pictures of your meal and use #RWGR!
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Or Map of the Participating Restaurants:
Visit Downtown Grand Rapids During ArtPrize Eight
September 27th, 2016 by Katie K Team 
The Katie K team is excited to celebrate another year of ArtPrize and share one of the fabulous entries we've seen downtown in Grand Rapids, MI! ArtPrize Eight is well underway, and there's still plenty of time to walk around the city and check out all of the different pieces and installations. Above, you can see just one section of the 288-inch wide painting 'Four Play' by artist Charles Yoder. The painting shows the transition of the four seasons in a woodland setting during four different times of day. This piece and more can be seen at the DeVos Convention Center in downtown Grand Rapids, and makes an excellent starting point for your tour of the city.
ArtPrize is an independently organized, international art competition decided by public vote and an expert jury. Open by design, the contest features 1,453 artist entries from 44 countries and 40 U.S. states all across the downtown area of Grand Rapids, Michigan. ArtPrize runs from September 21st through October 9th, 2016. You can read more about ArtPrize Eight by visiting ArtPrize.org
Below, you can hear Katie talk about how great ArtPrize is both for residents of Grand Rapids and for visitors who may be thinking to re-locate here. Check out the audio clip via the player below:
3 Favorite Festivals in Grand Rapids and West Michigan
May 27th, 2016 by Katie K TeamGood times make Grand Rapids great. If you're looking for fun and family-friendly events to entertain visitors this summer or just to get out and about, here are a few of Katie's favorite festivals.
Attend the Festival of the Arts
June 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 2016
Make your way down to Calder Plaza on the first weekend of June for the 47th annual Festival of the Arts! Every year, Festival presents the best performers in West Michigan on six stages, both inside and out. Thanks to their generous sponsors, live music, dance, theatre arts, and more are all presented free of charge. Peruse the artwork for sale in Calder Plaza, find dozens of food booths operated by local nonprofit organizations, and maybe make a masterpiece of your own with provided art supplies. Also featured is the Festival Regional Art Exhibition, a juried show featuring the works of West Michigan's finest artists. For more information on the Festival of the Arts, visit FestivalGR.org.
National Cherry Festival in Traverse City
July 2nd through 9th, 2016
Visit scenic Traverse City this summer and partake in their annual Cherry Festival! Every year, the city is host to a massive celebration of farmers, laborers, neighbors and anyone that comes together because of cherries and their important role in the local economy.
The National Cherry Festival has over 150 events and activities and 85% are free for all! Come and see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show, parades, concerts, the arts & crafts show, and more! Kids can enjoy events like pie-eating contests, turtle races and more! Visit CherryFestival.org for more information.
Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven
July 29th through August 7th, 2016
Experience this massive celebration of the men and women serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during their annual festival in downtown Grand Haven! Attendees can enjoy parades, food, ship tours, a car show, fireworks, a carnival, and more.
Bring the kids down for a great time on August 2nd for kids's day, where there will be games, displays, storytelling, face painting, arts and crafts, and other fun activities for the whole family. Senior day is on August 3rd, where there will be a pickleball tournament, free lunch, bingo, live music, and informational seminars.
For the complete schedule of events and more information on the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, visit CoastGuradFest.org!
Get Your Tickets: Spring and Summer Serenades
April 12th, 2016 by Katie K TeamGrand Rapids has one of the most diverse collections of music and performance venues in the Midwest. Below, you can check out three of Katie's favorite places to attend concerts in the spring and summer!
St. Cecilia Music Center
Royce Auditorium was first constructed in 1894 and has been called "the Carnegie Hall of the Mid-West." Designed by famed Chicago Architect Henry Ives Cobb, the Auditorium is known for its intimacy with seating for less than 700, and the incredible acoustics.
St. Cecilia continues their Acoustic Café Series on April 14th with guitarist Leo Kottke, and ends May 5th with a performance by Alejandro Escovedo. Stop by their box office in downtown Grand Rapids for more info on upcoming performances this summer. Enjoy music from genres such as Chamber, Jazz, Folk, and more! For more information on upcoming shows, events, and to order tickets online, visit SCMC-Online.org.
Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens:
June 1 – September 1, 2016
Spend a summer evening in the beautiful terraced amphitheater of the Fredrick Meijer Gardens, and enjoy intimate performances from groups like The Monkees, Of Monsters and Men, The Decemberists, Ben Harper, and more. This venue offers lawn seating and food, beverage and merchandise concessions, all surrounded by spectacular views of gardens and sculpture.
The series runs from June to September, and the full lineup is not yet announced. Meijer Garden Member Presale will begin on Saturday, April 30th and close Friday, May 13th. Sales will resume for members and the public on May 14th.
The annual Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens continues to bring the finest national and international musicians to West Michigan, thrilling music lovers across all genres and all generations. To see the full schedule of upcoming performances announced to-date, and for box office info, visit MeijerGardens.org.
DeVos Performance Hall
DeVos Performance Hall is a performing arts theater located in the heart of Grand Rapids and is home to The Grand Rapids Symphony, The Grand Rapids Ballet Company, Broadway Grand Rapids and Opera Grand Rapids.
Starting in May, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will come to DeVos Performance Hall as part of a brand-new North American Tour. This production boasts many exciting special effects including the show's legendary chandelier, and will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions now on tour. Performances will take place between May 18th through May 29th. For more information on upcoming shows and for ticket info, visit DeVosPerformanceHall.com.
Spirited Spring Things to do in Grand Rapids, MI
March 31st, 2016 by Katie K TeamThe time to hibernate is over: it's time to celebrate spring in our Grand city! If you're looking for something different, here are three fun things you can do to "get out there" this spring!
Visit the Downtown Market
Fresh, Natural Produce, Informative Classes, and More!
The Downtown Market in Grand Rapids is a mixed-use facility that brings together production, distribution, marketing and education about local produce. The expansive indoor facility features a 24-vendor market hall, and dozens of farmers and artisans line the outdoor farmer's market shed.
There are many fun and exciting classes and events to attend at the market too, to see what's happening next, Click Here to see their event calendar! Learn more about healthy cooking, urban farming, and more!
Attend a Wine Education Night at Mangiamo!
Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Want to learn more about wine? Attend a Wine Education Night at Mangiamo! This unique restaurant is housed in a beloved 19th-century mansion just east of downtown Grand Rapids. The Gilmore Collection has transformed the historic mansion into one of West Michigan's best spots for fantastic Italian-inspired dining.
During the class, you can taste wines from all over the world and enjoy the beautiful setting. For more information, Click Here.
Explore Beer City, USA
ExperienceGR's Self-Guided Brewery Tour
Grand Rapids has certainly made some waves in the national and international beer scene. Voted 2012 Beer City USA and again in 2013, Grand Rapids is home to Founders Brewing Co., the 3rd best brewery in the world, and HopCat, voted both the #1 brewpub in the US and the 3rd best beer bar on Earth. ExperienceGR.com has a great self-guided tour on their website called the Beer City Ale Trail, with a printable map and over 40 breweries to check out all over downtown Grand Rapids and West Michigan. You can download and print out the map here.
For an organized, fee-based tour, check out Grand Rapids Beer Tours to see upcoming events.
We'd like to remind everyone to be safe and enjoy beer responsibly!
Katie-K Team Sponsors Hearts of Gold – Save the Date Oct. 23rd!
October 9th, 2015 by Katie K Team 
East Grand Rapids' Leading Realtor Team Helps Hearts of Gold Fund Ele's Place
Katie-K and her team of East Grand Rapids Real Estate mavens are suiting up in gold for a great cause. While they won't be playing the field October 23rd when the East Grand Rapids Pioneers line up against Forest Hills Central, the fab four will be sporting special jerseys for the Hearts of Gold benefit football game. This year, the fundraising initiative supports grieving children and teens in an outreach program called Ele's Place.
"I love football, but the closest I'm getting to a scrimmage is to wear the fundraising jersey and cheer the Pioneers from the sidelines," said Katie-K, who often spends home games in the announcer's booth. "This game is extra special, and I hope to see every fan in the stands sporting Hearts of Gold gear," she said. "It's my kind of haute couture — the helping kind!"
Since its inception in 2009 to remember child cancer victim Reid VanGelderen, the Hearts of Gold events have become a community-wide effort to raise funds and awareness for childhood illnesses both physical and mental. This effort has helped teach many EGR students the importance of philanthropy in the community. The Hearts of Gold events have been supported by all EGR elementary, middle and high school students as well as a variety of athletic teams, clubs and special interest groups.
As a specialty underwriter of the 2015 campaign, Katie and her team are urging friends, neighbors and clients to get their orders in for the fundraising Jerseys, T-shirts and Socks. Orders are accepted at all EGR schools beginning Monday, Oct. 12th. Call Amy Stuursma at (616) 901-6841 to secure a jersey and the jersey number. More information on ordering is available at the Hearts of Gold website.
"I'm delighted to be a part of this community event," said Katie. "Ele's Place is a vital resource for grieving children and teens, where they can learn how to cope and begin to heal after the death of a parent, sibling, or other loved ones. Our community needs to support this type of resource for our young," Katie said.
Ele's Place offers weekly peer support group programs for children aged 3-18 in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Flint and Lansing. Before coming to Ele's Place, many grieving children feel alone and keep their feelin
To connect with Hearts of Gold on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/147829244720/
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