GRAND RAPIDS — The first Friday of the month is upon us once again, and in downtown Grand Rapids, that means celebrating the arts!
Here's what's happening 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.
Stained Glass with Class
Alyssa Olson will display her modern clay jewelry.
Giinawind Creative Space
This space next door to the MacRostie Art Center will host a reception for the artists of the Animikii Print Club, whose artwork is featured in the Giinawind Gallery.
MacRostie Art Center
The gallery celebrates the opening of “Thinking About My Thinking,” an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Diane Levar. The reception will include food, wine and other beverages and an artist talk at 6 p.m.
Bender's Shoes & Gifts
Bender's welcomes Jenny Farber of Chaotic Beauty Artistry. Jenny is a wood-burning and watercolor artist based in Grand Rapids, and she'll have handmade earrings, magnets and wall decor available.
Old Central School
Studio 001
Stop by the Garden Level, where artist Lea Friesen will be demonstrating monotype printmaking.
Artists in the Attic
Visit the third floor artists in residence: Nelia Harper, Krista Rogers and Leah Yellowbird. Guest artist Serenity Barden from Hibbing will display her abstract paintings.
North in Bloom
North in Bloom has a "Bloom-tique" with Kayla of Sew Festive. Get a jump on holiday shopping with in-store promos and unique embroidery gifts and more from Sew Festive.
Rapids Brewing Co.
The brewery welcomes musician Charley Wagner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
VFW Post No. 1720
Sam Miltich and Friends perform an evening of jazz music 7-9 p.m.
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Pexel/Kam PhotosEvery Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." This week, we talked with Steve Cramer from his cabin near McGregor. -
Contributed/Paul Broenen via iNaturalistDuring the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 2, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer previews September in Minnesota and speaks in defense of crane flies. -
Events this week include a CommUnity Meals Open House at the Pine River Community Garden, Young Original playing in Hibbing and Swedish genealogy in Chisholm. -
Contributed/Old Central SchoolNew tenants, art spaces and community programs highlight the Grand Rapids building’s revival at the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. -
Andrew Dziengel/KAXEThe Talley Gallery at Bemidji State University is hosting the exhibit “Marley Kaul: Retrospective” beginning Sept. 4, 2025. Steve Kaul joins “Area Voices” to discuss the exhibit and new book “Paintings.” -
During the week of Sept. 2, a kid reminds us to delight in nature and astronomers observe the heavens. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
Jennifer Barr/KAXEMatt Grose and Carol Copp from the Grand Rapids school district kicked off the new school year on the "KAXE Morning Show" for a discussion on how to best support schools. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEEvery Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." This week, we talked with Edythe Michel from Sherry's Arm on Pokegama Lake near Grand Rapids. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 26, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the Common Nighthawk migration and late summer wildflowers. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEFrom hearing Woody Guthrie on the air in 1976 to leading KAXE through crises, Maggie Montgomery reflects on the station’s resilience and the urgent fight to keep community radio alive after federal funding cuts.
