Coming to historic Sullivan Field in Grand Rapids are two free MLB youth events. The Junior Home Run Derby is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and MLB’s Pitch and Run is slated to be held Saturday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The events are geared towards boys and girls. Spokesperson Paul Soltysiak for Fans of Valley Field told Fox 17, We are grateful for the opportunity to support such prestigious events while also giving today’s youngsters a chance to play on a field that dates back generations. The field, with its huge covered grandstand, is undergoing a rebirth of sorts, much like the West Side, and is once again becoming an important part of the city’s fabric and heritage.
The Grammy s are Sunday, March 14th at 8pm on CBS. Two West Michigan residents have been nominated for the prestigious award.
The Grammy s or Gramophone Award , or just Grammy, is an award presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry. The trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. The 63rd Grammy s will honor and respect the musical accomplishments by performers for the past year.
West Michigan will be represented by Krissy Nordhoff from Allegan and Tauren Wells from Battle Creek. Nordhoff co-wrote the song, Famous For (I Believe), which is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Song. Wells, who sings the song with Jenn Johnson, is also nominated for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance along with Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Citizen of Heaven.
Cascade Engineering is hosting a job fair on Saturday, March 6 from 10a-2p with no appointment necessary, and the opportunity to begin your new role on Monday.
Tulip Time Update
Tulip Time will return after being cancelled last year. Due to directives from the CDC some changed are being put in place.
Some Tulip Time events have been canceled, however, according to the press release to Fox 17, these events are still happening:
The Tulip Time run, which will take place virtually
Dockside tours of the “Friends Good Will” ship
The annual quilt raffle, which will take place April 15 to May 9
Yoga in the Tulips
The Artisan Market, which will be held virtually
Downtown walking tours and a scavenger hunt will take place. Potted tulips will be available for purchase soon.
COVID-19 wrecked so many plans, celebrations, events, businesses, etc., last year. It certainly is continuing this year as well. And, one of the Grand Rapids/West Michigan main stays in the arts scene, Festival, had to be cancelled. But not this year!
While 2021 still presents challenges for large community events, Festival of the Arts plans to celebrate all things art with the community in a slightly different way this June. Event organizers are excited to announce PLEIN AIR by Festival of the Arts, which will take place in downtown Grand Rapids June 4-6, 2021. (En plein air is French for “outdoors.”)