Foto Friday: Grand Rapids Michigan’s Mirror

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Looking west from Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids, this is

what you see sometimes, when the light is just right. There is nothing

between the large mirrored building and the street. The large old gray

building is a reflection. It is actually just behind the camera on the right.

From this angle the mirrored building almost appears as a large film screen

showing a building against a cloudy sky. Kewl, huh?

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Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

ArtPrize 2010 has taken our city to a new level of art appreciation.

People are out looking at the exhibits and enjoying the festival

atmosphere, while getting an education in contemporary art.

You don’t have to be an art critic to enjoy this event!

Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

More ArtPrize 2010 Photos

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Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

ArtPrize 2010 has Grand Rapids residents and visitors out on the

streets taking in the more than 1700 art exhibits around the city and

at Meijer Gardens. You might expect an art extravaganza like this in a

large cosmopolitan city, not nice Midwestern Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We previewed some of the larger outdoor pieces on Sunday before

the big opening Wednesday night. We hope to see a lot more art in

the next few weeks. If you are considering a trip to our fair city,

this is a perfect time. ArtPrize 2010 will run until October 10. Anyone

who attends can vote for the winners.

Photo: Shout Hole by George Schmidt -Van Andel Museum grounds.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater

Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Grand Rapids Michigan Art Prize 2010 Opens

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Michigan Art Prize 2010 Opens

We went on an early preview on Sunday afternoon. We thought some of

the large installations would be up and available. Many were and some

were still under construction. We had a hike around the city and saw

lots of other people out and about looking at the awesome artwork.

Here’s a brief preview:

Our ArtPrize 2010 Flickrphotostream.

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Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Foto Friday – Grand River Grandeur

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Grand River Grandeur

The Grand River is the longest river in Michigan, running from Hillsdale

near the Indiana border, up to Lansing, and then turning west towards Grand

Rapids and eventually emptying into Lake Michigan. Its watershed drains an

area of 5,572 miles including 18 counties and 158 townships.

The native people who lived here called the river O-wash-ta-nong, meaning

“Far-away-water” because of its length, 260 miles.

With fall fast approaching, scenes such as the one above are common here

in West Michigan. This photo was taken on the Knapp Street bridge in Ada

township.

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Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

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entertainment of all kinds.

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Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Fish Ladder

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Fish Ladder

The Fish Ladder in Grand Rapids is a fascinating place to visit

in the fall when the salmon are returning upstream to spawn. When we

have visited this small park on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, the

fish have been so crammed into the fish ladder that ducks were walking

on their backs to get bread crumbs thrown by visitors.

The Fish Ladder is located in a small park named for it near the 4th Street

bridge. From the banks of the Grand River here, you can see the

skyline of downtown Grand Rapids and the Medical Mile. The view above

is a view of the Riverside area framed by the Fish Ladder structure.

If you haven’t visited the Fish Ladder Park, fall is the best time to see

the salmon making their way back upstream to their birthplaces to spawn.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater

Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

This photo was taken on July 3, 2010 at Fifth Third Ball Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

The LZ Michigan Event was held to honor and thank the Vietnam veterans for

their service to their country. Only the second event of its kind to be held in

the US, the first was held at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin, we found it moving

and very therapeutic.

Which proves it is never too late to say “Thank you.”

The flags in the photo represent the 2654 soldiers killed or MIA from the state

of Michigan in the Vietnam War, the highest count of any state in the entire United States.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.

Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse

business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,

plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Garden of Glass

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Garden of Glass

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has the awesome exhibit

of Chihuly sculptured glass and poly towers all over the garden grounds this

summer.

If you haven’t been out to see it yet, you are missing a real treat.

This will be gone before winter, so take advantage of the summer weather

and the summer blooms at the gardens. When a world renowned glass artist

and a world renowned garden get together – it is a garden of glass.

More Meijer Garden photos on our Flickr photostream.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West

Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services,

numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Foto Friday – Tale of Two Towers in Grand Rapids MI

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Tale of Two Towers in Grand Rapids MI

Tale of Two Towers in Grand Rapids Michigan

Grand Rapids has seen substantial growth in our city in the past 100 years.

This photo of the old train watch tower on the West Side with the JW Marriott tower in the

background shows old and new construction in our city. One hundred years ago, the train

watch tower was an essential part of the transportation grid in Grand Rapids, then a major

hub for train traffic and one of the major employers in the area.

Now, the JW Marriott luxury hotel tower tells a different transportation story.

Grand Rapids is host to many national and international travelers who are used to traveling

in style. Our city employs many people in the hospitality business to cater to their needs.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater

Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Michigan Day Trippers – Saugatuck Michigan

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Michigan Day Trippers – Saugatuck Michigan

This issue of our Michigan Day Trippers is about Saugatuck, Michigan.

If you haven’t made a visit to the quaint and historic village of Saugatuck,

you are missing an experience. Saugatuck is a popular resort and shopping

destination since the late 1800s. Saugatuck has a small town feeling,

interesting architecture, an active artist community, unique shops, and

all within walking distance. You can play golf, lay on the beach, go sailing

or just walk around town and enjoy the atmosphere.

Saugatuck hasn’t been “malled.” The restaurants and local pubs serve up

great fare, whether you want a cup of soup, a full course dinner, or just

want some ice cream to wash down that fudge.

The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater

Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment

of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Category Archives: Grand Rapids Michigan Photos

Foto Friday: Grand Rapids Michigan’s Mirror

Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

Grand Rapids Michigan Art Prize 2010 Opens

Grand Rapids Michigan Art Prize 2010 Opens

Foto Friday – Grand River Grandeur

Foto Friday – Grand River Grandeur

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Fish Ladder

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Fish Ladder

Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Garden of Glass

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Garden of Glass

Foto Friday – Tale of Two Towers in Grand Rapids MI

Foto Friday – Tale of Two Towers in Grand Rapids MI

Tale of Two Towers in Grand Rapids Michigan

Michigan Day Trippers – Saugatuck Michigan