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Hello Grand Rapids! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which stars will help launch Grand Rapids’ new riverfront amphitheater?
  • Why Grand Rapids is poised for nostalgic Midwest road trips in 2026.
  • Is Grand Rapids star DaRon Holmes ready for a Nuggets call-up?

Also on today's calendar: KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie - Grand Rapids and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Windy with snow showers, 1-2", with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 24, low: 22.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, snow showers; cold, with a high of 25 and low of 12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 big concerts coming to Grand Rapids in 2026 (woodtv.com) — Big-name acts are already lined up for Grand Rapids in 2026, including Nine Inch Nails, Lionel Richie, Journey, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Goo Goo Dolls, and more. Many of these shows will christen the new Acrisure Amphitheater downtown, while others will fill Van Andel Arena, giving local music fans a busy concert season to look forward to.
   

• From shorter trips to ‘hushpitality,' these travel trends will shape your 2026 vacations (familyvacationist.com) — Grand Rapids gets a shout-out as a laid-back, affordable Midwestern destination to consider for 2026 road trips and nostalgic family getaways. The piece highlights broader travel trends like kid-led planning, pop culture-inspired trips, short mood-boosting escapes, and slower, more restful vacations, all of which could shape how local families plan their next adventures.
   

• Time for Nuggets to see what they have in high-upside rookie wild card (nugglove.com) — A standout season with the Grand Rapids Gold has rookie DaRon Holmes II averaging over 20 points and nearly eight rebounds, prompting calls for the Denver Nuggets to give him real NBA minutes. With Denver battered by injuries, his strong Grand Rapids production could translate into a bigger opportunity on the big stage soon.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Lions lore: The story behind the ‘Curse of Bobby Layne' (woodtv.com)
  • To the Point: State Sen. Huizenga reflects on Walker's growth (woodtv.com)
  • UPDATE: Eaton County Sheriffs confirm identity of person shot in Delta Township (wlns.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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