Category Archives: Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids ArtPrize: the city is the gallery

Thanks Matt for passing this one along...

inducement by powerbooktrance
Yesterday the city of Grand Rapids announced the ArtPrize, a competition open to artists of all kinds from around the world that will award nearly one-half million dollars to prize winners, including $250,000 to the artist who receives the most public votes. The display and voting will [...]

Sprung: Michigan Spring Photos

Click this photo from Brooke Pennington for the Spring slideshow from our Absolute Michigan pool on Flickr!
Here's the link to Brooke's photo (which you can see bigger in his Spring photo gallery) and here is some Spring wallpaper from Michigan in Pictures.

Grand Rapids Sidewalk Chalk Flood

UPDATE: Check out the Flickr slideshow for Grand Rapids Sidewalk Chalk and also the Grand Rapids Sidewalk Chalk Flood group for a ton of photos from the event!
In Rob Bliss calls artists of all ages to downtown Grand Rapids, Rapid Growth reports that social networking maven Bliss (who Facebooked up a giant pillow fight and [...]

Ultimate Sport Show Ticket Giveaway

***The contest is now over*** Even if you were not one of the winners we strongly encourage you to go check out the show and keep your eye out for more ticket giveaways and contests on Absolute Michigan!
In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away 10 pair of tickets to the Ultimate Sport Show [...]

2009 Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Terese of Grand Rapids who has won a pair of tickets to the 2009 Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Festival in our latest giveaway. Her favorite Michigan beer is Cherry Ale from the Founders Brewing Company of Grand Rapids. Thanks to everyone who entered!
The 4th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival [...]

Grand Rapids Boat Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away 10 pair of tickets to the Grand Rapids Boat Show on February 18-22, 2009. We will randomly select the winners no later than Friday, February 13th and notify them via email. Check out all of the Features & Attractions that await you!
***The contest is now [...]

Rolling through the Corez Wine Bar in Grand Rapids

(note: mouse over the triangle at the bottom right of the video and select "HQ" for high quality video!)

The Corez Wine Bar
Andy Dragt of Rapid Growth TV has produced a cool introduction to the new Corez Wine Bar in Grand Rapids' East Hills neighborhood with owner/sommelier Mike Dombrowski. If you haven't been following Andy's videos, [...]

Michigan International Auto Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away 10 pair of tickets to the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids, MI February 5-8, 2009.
About the Michigan International Auto Show
This is the greatest annual opportunity to view your "next new car!" More than 35 car manufacturers from around the world will [...]

Photo Friday: Winter Morning by James Korringa

James took this picture in Ada last Friday when the temperature was 17 degrees below zero. He says that he's been involved in photography since he was 12 years old saw his first b/w print develop in a tray.
The above photo is part of his Scenics set (slideshow). Some of his other sets are Lighthouses, [...]

Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away some free tickets to the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show which takes place January 15-18 at DeVos Place.
The contest is now over and the winners have been posted below.
About the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show show:
A dozen West Michigan RV dealers [...]