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Contents MARCH 2015 / VOL. 52 / NO. 03

FEATURES 38 / Herbs & wildflowers Native plants can be used in cooking and healing — or just to add beauty to your home or garden.

BY LISA M. ROSE

46 / Big shift: the booming demand for downtown housing Grand Rapids is seeing a reawakening of interest, investment, construction and residents in the heart of the city.

BY ANN BYLE

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contents MARCH 2015 / VOL. 52 / NO. 03

departments BACK & FORTH 12 / From the Editor

56 / Chef Profile: Roman Petrack of Kangaroo Kitchen

12 / Letters, social media and more

60 / Pints of Interest: Lagers 66 / Grabbin’ a Bite: Memphis Smokehouse

14 / Contributors

70 / Nosh & Sip: Deserted island wines

LIFE & STYLE 18 / Noteworthy items include “Buzzard,” Café Louis, Wearing of the Green, LaughFest, and two new books

NEAR & FAR 72 / Fulton Heights OUT & ABOUT 76 / March highlights

20 / Local Laughs: Grocery store etiquette 22 / English Cottage Tea 24 / Track your stats 26 / Big Girl Blog 28 / The Survivors Association

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77 / Calendar

“Wool is very forgiving.

You can keep adding and adding to sculpt whatever you want.”

— Aron Lowe 76

78 / Nightclub & comedy venue listings and highlights

60 ART & DESIGN 30 / Artist Profile: Aron Lowe, needle felter

82 / Liner Notes: The Juno Blacklist

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86 / Snapshots

32 / Art gallery listings and highlights

88 / After Thoughts: Joanne Roehm, LaughFest festival director

33 / Art Talk: Roxy Paine’s “Containment 1, 2009” 34 / Frame Works: Sustainable efficiency

84 / Museums & attractions listings and highlights

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36 / Style Seeker: Digging for gold FOOD & DRINK 52 / Dining Review: The Winchester 54 / Restaurant listings for West Michigan

ON THE COVER: Lisa M. Rose is a local herbalist, forager and author.

Photography by Johnny Quirin

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City ‘summits’ bring ideas to exploding urban growth

ONE OF THE MAIN features this month focuses on the rapid expansion of available apartments and condominiums in the downtown core. T he number of projects opening in 2015 and early 2016 total almost a dozen, most of them in older historic buildings being reused. Most of those are “mixed” use, featuring space for a new restaurant and offices.

It is a resurgence not seen since the early part of this millennium, before the Great Recession. And it’s spreading into the near neighborhoods of the downtown.

Development stretches up the Medical Mile east along Michigan Street and across the river along Bridge Street to the west.

New developments in the Creston neighborhood on the northeast side and in the southeast along Wealthy Street are pending various city reviews.

It is generally expected that new residential and entertainment venues also will begin to develop along T he Rapid Silver Line route south of downtown on Division Avenue.

Grand Valley State University’s expansion of the College for Health Professions into the northeast Belknap neighborhood is spurring additional development plans.

Specific plans underway on Plainfield Avenue NE include: a rooftop patio and beer garden atop the Red Jet Café; expansion

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of the Creston Heights Market to include conversion of an antique meat cooler into a wine cellar; and transformation of the former Club North into 616 Development’s The Break Room amidst 40 new apartments.

New Holland Brewing Co.’s $10 million development and Rockford Construction’s

150-unit residential development are two of the projects beginning along Bridge Street on the west side.

Additional projects are on the drawing board within the downtown to accommodate offices for engineering, design and creative staff of companies with manufacturing facilities in the suburbs.

T he growth gives some urgency to the city’s Neighborhood Summits, a series of meetings that begin Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Grand Rapids Public Schools University, 1400 Fuller Ave. NE. T opics, featuring a number of local and national experts, include neighborhood branding, equity and race building, a “blueprint” for neighborhood and school renaissance, and public safety.

Mayor George Heartwell suggested the summits last year “to continue the resurgence and continued improvement” of city neighborhoods. More information is available at grcity.us/city-manager (click on Strong Neighborhoods, Strong City).

T he summits offer new opportunities to put a unique fingerprint on the next plan, and give it your brand.

Carole Valade Editor, Grand Rapids Magazine

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— @gr_john_allen We’re listening … see something you like or didn’t like? T here’s tons of ways to reach us. By mail: Editor, Grand Rapids Magazine, 549 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 201, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Email: letters@grmag.com. Be sure to include your name, address, and daytime phone number. Or find us online, we love reading your tweets!

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Photography, and I feel blessed that I get to do it every day.

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Reducing people’s fixation for self-absorption.

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Be prepared to giggle and guffaw

CHECK OUT MELINDA MYERS’ latest book, “Michigan Month-By-Month Gardening,” with tips and advice on garden planning, planting, caring for and — perhaps

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A MISFIT KID AND A SENILE GRANDFATHER …

Hard to imagine anything making laundry fun …

EXCEPT MAYBE SOME French-style crepes and coffee. Café Louis & The Laundry Room, a new concept by the owners of Sheldon Cleaners, opened last month at 3000 Breton Ave. SE, with a menu of crepes, soups, salads, sandwiches and sweets created by Sue Chaitin, owner of Ottawa Beach Inn and Chaitlin Consulting — plus locally roasted Simpatico coffees, espresso drinks, smoothies and more.

There’s free WiFi, large-screen TVs and, if you really need to wash clothes, the eco-friendly laundry room has highspeed washers and dryers as well as oversized machines that can tackle up to 12 loads at once.

“If You Find This” (Little, Brown), a mystery/adventure aimed at ages 8-12, is due out this month.

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CAN’T WAIT TO GET YOUR HANDS IN THE DIRT?

This is the fifth year of LaughFest and the 15th year of Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids providing free cancer and grief support. The March 5-15 festival will present 200 free and ticketed shows featuring more than 100 artists performing in 40-plus venues.

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‘Buzzard’ premieres at UICA “BUZZARD,” A DARK COMEDY by local filmmaker Joel Potrykus, premiers March 6 at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts and at venues around the country.

It’s the third and final film in Potrykus’ Animal Trilogy, following his 2010 Super 8 short “Coyote” and the 2012 feature film “Ape.” “Buzzard,” starring local actor-musician Joshua Burge, made waves last year on the film festival circuit with a screening at SXSW in Austin, T exas, followed by the New Directors/New Films in New York City and at several international festivals.

T he Village Voice praised the director: “Potrykus has fashioned a vigorous and strangely compelling character study, a sustained burst of punk-rock ferocity, and one of the most original American films to emerge in some time.”

Described as a “hellish and hilarious riff on the struggles of the American working class,” the film follows Marty, a caustic, small-time con artist who drifts from one scam to the next. When a ruse goes awry, paranoia forces him to leave his temp job and hit the streets of Detroit.

Potrykus, an Alpena native who attended film school at Grand Valley State University, says all of his collaborators are local, including his production company, Sob Noisse.

“I’ve shunned the traditional Los Angeles route in favor of telling my own stories here in Michigan,” he said. “I feel there’s a new way — a better, more efficient way than what Hollywood is doing.”

“Buzzard” will play at UICA Movie Theater March 6-19.

— DANIEL ELISEVICH For info, visit uica.org.

Described as a “hellish and hilarious riff on the struggles of the American working class,” the film follows Marty, a caustic, small-time con artist who drifts from one scam to the next.

SAMPLE SOUPS AT THE MARKET

Fulton Street Farmers Market is hosting a Soup Affair 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21 featuring a variety of soups made with locally sourced ingredients.

Sample several for $6, including artisan bread and condiments. fulton streetmarket.org.

CALL IT THE LUCK OF THE IRISH With the sale of Fenian’s Irish Pub in Conklin pending, owners Terry and Mary Ann Reagan say the annual Wearin’ of the Green Parade March 17 Clockwise, Joshua Burge stars as Marty, filmmaker/director Joel Potrykus and a scene from “Buzzard,” the third film in Potrykus’ Animal Trilogy.

will go on as planned — at least for one last time.

The parade starts at 10:55 a.m. on N. Main Street, followed by a day-long traditional Irish Hooley with live Irish music at Fenian’s. The pub is renowned for the St. Patrick’s Day parade — at 150 yards, it’s one of the shortest in the world.

Visit feniansirishpub.com for details.

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BY ABBY HEUGEL

Grocery store etiquette

GIVEN THAT EMPLOYEES at my local grocery store see me more often than my family, it’s safe to say I have a lot of experience pushing a cart around.

While I generally enjoy shopping because a) I love finding and checking things off of a list, and b) I love food, there are a few simple things that would make it better for all those involved.

Don’t walk down the middle of the lane in the parking lot.

You do not have super-human pedestrian powers that override drivers trying to get around you. Pick a side — any side — and no one gets hurt.

Do traverse the grocery aisles like a civilized person.

Up one side, down the other. If you’re barreling down the middle or the wrong side of the aisle like a linebacker and clip my cart, I am not above throwing a shoulder. And no sightseeing, please. It’s soup, not the Sistine Chapel.

Never put the frozen pizza you decided not to buy on the shelf next to the shampoo.

Really? Come on now, people.

Obey express lane rules.

T he sign reads “12 items or less.” It does

— Abby Heugel is an author and blogger at abbyhasissues.com.

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Regardless of how close you creep up in the checkout lane or how many items you throw on the belt, you will be next — after me.

not say, “Everything you can stick in the small cart you chose instead of a regular cart.” And remember: 10 cans of soup does not count as a single item.

Respect the invisible bubble of personal space.

Regardless of how close you creep up in the checkout lane or how many items you throw on the belt, you will be next — after me. Get any closer and I’ll pretend to go through my coupon-keeper for an extraordinary amount of time and chitchat with the cashier … unless you would like to pay for my produce. In that case, you have a deal.

Treat the cashier with respect.

T his means not getting ticked when she won’t accept your four expired coupons. It’s 35 cents off dish soap. You’ll survive.

Don’t stop dead at the exit to peruse your receipt.

Nothing on that paper is so important that you need to throw on the brakes and cause a backup. Move along.

Reconsider the self-checkout.

Know your limits. Can you find a bar code on a product? Know broccoli crowns from a head of broccoli? Can you flatten paper money to insert into a slot? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, please head to the normal checkout.

Don’t stalk in the parking lot.

Finally, do not slowly drive behind me at 5 mph waiting for my parking spot. Unless you’re going to get out and help me unload my groceries, revving the engine of your minivan will not make me move any faster.

Thank you for shopping with us.

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Care for a spot of tea?

If you’re into tea: The Ambience Way, Facebook.

Melinda Maher offers themed tea parties and tea tastings. She also sells handpainted tea ware and loose tea.

Global Infusion, 143 Diamond Ave. SE, globalinfusion.net. The East Hills shop features more than 100 organic and Fair Trade teas. Drink a cup there or purchase bulk tea to take home.

Spice Merchants, Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave. SW, downtownmarketgr. com. Based in Saugatuck, the Grand Rapids location has a wall of teas, infusers, teapots and accessories.

The Sparrows, 1035 Wealthy St. SE, thesparrowsgr.com. The neighborhood coffee shop serves more than 50 loose-leaf teas from local distributors along with local pastries.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, meijer gardens.org. In June, the Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden will open, featuring an authentic Japanese teahouse offering traditional tea ceremonies by appointment.

Tea experts disdain commercial tea bags, claiming companies often fill the with inferior leaves.

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C

ynthia Wedge is a tea aficionado.

She didn’t start drinking the aromatic beverage until 2007 when a friend offered her a cup. One taste of loose-leaf tea steeped in a pot and she was intrigued.

“I started studying tea,” she says.

After learning the various types of tea, health benefits and customs, Wedge decided to get into the tea business.

Three years ago, she launched English Cottage T ea, offering tea-tasting parties in her Grand Rapids home with a format similar to Pampered Chef. A hostess invites friends for the events at which Wedge brews tea and allows guests to sample them as she talks about proper preparation and tea tidbits.

Wedge says consumption of tea in the U.S. has increased fourfold since the 1990s, with the greatest growth in the past decade.

“Looking at recent predictions for 2015, it is expected to continue to grow because of the influence of the popular T V show “Downton Abbey,” as well as the increased interest in Asian cuisine and the continued interest in health concerns.”

She reeled off a plethora of perks linked to tea, from lowering blood pressure to reducing calories.

“T here are a lot of benefits,” she says. “T ea increases metabolism, it’s a strong antioxidant and it enhances the immune system.”

By increasing serotonin in the brain, tea can even ward off depression.

While there are hundreds of tea types and some major groupings — white, green, black, purple, oolong and herbal — Wedge says her emphasis is on clean teas.

“After reading about the health benefits, I wanted to make sure the teas I sell are free of harmful chemicals. No herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers.”

She purchased only USDA-certified organic teas until she learned that Germany has more stringent guidelines.

“Now I order a lot of my teas from

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German wholesalers and I am confident that people aren’t ingesting any harmful ingredients.”

T ea experts disdain commercial tea bags, claiming companies often fill them with inferior leaves. Wedge makes her own teabags using premium teas, sold at her tea tastings and at Kingma’s Market.

For information on her tea-tasting parties, visit englishcottagetea.com. To learn more about tea, go to teaclass.

— MARTY PRIMEAU com.

Cynthia Wedge, owner of English Cottage Tea, serves a cup to Holly Groom, while Michele Walkup samples her tea. Wedge also offers etiquette classes for ages 8 -18.

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MARIELLE SCHUSTER DOESN’T look like someone who needs to get into shape.

At 42, the active mother of two and owner of Coiffeteria Salon in Gaslight Village is slim and petite.

But a breast cancer scare last year got her thinking about health and fitness and wondering if she was doing enough.

“My mom has had some medical issues at a young age, so I decided I needed to kick it up a notch.”

She teamed up with a fitness coach, ran a couple 5Ks and started working out at a gym.

To stay motivated, Schuster purchased a Jawbone UP24, a rubber wristband that tracks everything from activity to sleep to what she eats.

“It keeps me accountable,” she said.

“There’s a little alarm that goes off at 4:30 that lets me know if I have to get outside or hit the treadmill.”

High-tech activity trackers — bracelets, watches and clip-on devices — have been selling like hot cakes in the past few years, all designed to promote fitness and

Marielle Schuster and Jen Delvaux wear Jawbone UP24 wristbands to track fitness activity and sleep patterns.

improve health.

T here’s a plethora of brands on the market, from glorified pedometers to sophisticated gadgets that monitor heart rate or track a variety of sporting activities and sync up with smart phones, tablets or computers. Prices for better quality devices start around $99.

Juliet Johnson, a marketing manager for Whirlpool Corp., purchased a Fitbit Flex to track her sleep patterns.

“At the time, my job required a lot of travel, sometimes multiple time zones in one trip,” she said. “I’d go a month or two with little sleep.”

Strapping on the band also made her aware of how much — or little — she walked.

“Wearing it has made me move and walk more,” she says. “The first day I had it on, I walked less than 3,000 steps.”

Her goal was to reach 10,000 in a day — a number that’s been promoted as ideal for heart health in the tracker industry.

Johnson says she quit picking the closest parking spots, paced while waiting at the printer and looked for other ways to be more active. “Now I’m averaging between 7,500 and 10,000 steps a day.”

Some naysayers believe activity trackers are similar to gym memberships purchased to fulfill a New Year’s resolution.

“These trackers may be hot items right now, but many will end up in a drawer,” says Ann Vidro, owner of Creative Studio Promotions.

T he solution, she says, is to have a “community of people supporting each other.” So in addition to selling T rekbit activity trackers, Creative Studio Promotions also offers corporate dashboards.

Using 3Fitt software, companies can set up wellness programs and create challenges and incentives for employees who participate.

“T hey can offer rewards, from something as simple as a water bottle to paying insurance premiums. T hat really gets motivation going.”

For information on 3 Fitt software, visit creativestudiopromo.com.

— MARTY PRIMEAU

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“I was hiding behind the fact that I am a chef, a busy mom, a business owner.

I mentally made excuses for myself about why my weight was slowly increasing.”

— Jenna Arcidiacono

Editor’s note: Chef Jenna Arcidiacono of Amore Trattoria Italiana in Comstock Park is embarking on a weight loss journey. We’re going to follow her progress each month. In her first four weeks, Jenna lost 16 pounds. Stay tuned.

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Low cal, low carbs, low fat and lots of water 235: Seems like a perfectly good number, right? Unless it stands for 100 extra pounds and 15 years of steady weight gain.

When I got married 15 years ago, I weighed 135 pounds. T hen I gained a daughter named Gioia and put on 60 pounds. Four years later, I joined a “biggest loser” style competition and lost 40 pounds, winning first prize. I got pregnant soon after the competition and gained another beautiful daughter, Giada — and another 60 pounds.

I first realized I was going to have weight issues during the early months at my first job, age 14, as a student at East Kentwood High School. I worked at Cook’s Drive In making chili dogs, french fries and root beer floats. It was an all-access pass to french fry heaven. I can eat french fries like no other.

My pants didn’t fit after a month. I was on the tennis team and played volleyball,

but I found that wasn’t enough to counteract my fry addiction.

After marrying Maurizio, I spent many hours in Italy with my mother-in-law in her kitchen. She taught me her recipes, and I slowly learned how to speak Italian. Opening Amore T rattoria was my dream come true. I had always wanted my own place to share Maurizio’s mom’s recipes and add a few of my own.˜ A few months ago, my hubby told me it seemed like I stopped breathing at night when I slept. I had a sleep test and found I have severe sleep apnea. Now I get to wear this really sexy mask at night that makes me sound like Darth Vader.

I hadn’t weighed myself in a long time before that appointment at the sleep doctor.

Why do they weigh you and then take your blood pressure after you’ve just stepped on the scale and seen that obscene number?

Up until that point, I was hiding behind

the fact that I am a chef, a busy mom, a business owner. I mentally made excuses for myself about why my weight was slowly increasing. I continued to just buy one size bigger, claiming to be a great taste tester.

Then I noticed I was out of breath walking up a small flight of stairs.

Please join me in noticing an easier trip up the stairs and hopefully a shrinking number on my scale.

My weight loss plan is based on lowcalorie intake, almost no carbs (wahhhhhhhh!), little to no fat and drinking lots of water. If I have a drink, I have to count it into my calories for the day.

I do 30 to 45 minutes of cardio per day and am trying to work up to an hour. I give myself one cheat meal after I weigh in on Saturdays!

— Follow Jenna at facebook.com/jenna. arcidiacono.

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A serious side of LaughFest

THE SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION • Prostate cancer support group meetings the first Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. that are intended for survivors and their loved ones.

• Prostate Cancer 101 meetings the second Tuesday of the month from 1-3 p.m. These two-hour workshops are led by medical professionals and are ideally suited for those recently diagnosed. They include in-depth diagnosis and treatment options.

• Prostate cancer gatherings for men under age 59 the second Monday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. Focus is on those living with prostate cancer at a younger age.

The small-group format allows men to share their challenges and learn from other men in a similar situation.

• Lunch meetings held the third Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. afford people the opportunity to ask questions while eating a bag lunch. Prostate cancer survivors talk one-to-one about any topic and share their experiences with others. Spouses or partners are welcome to join the group.

All meetings are free and are held at Gilda’s Club, 1806 Bridge St. NW. For more information, call (616) 453-8300 or visit survivorsassociationpc.org

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ancer has crossed the threshold of Bill Crooks’ life more than once.

He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1991, and his wife of 47 years, Sidney, died of colon cancer in May 2014.

It’s not enough for Crooks to grieve or be grateful he’s a survivor.

As president of support group The Survivors Association, the Grand Rapids man is actively involved in helping men receive encouragement and hope for dealing with prostate cancer, the most common cancer men are diagnosed with in the United States.

And with Gilda’s LaughFest just around the corner — this year scheduled for March 5-15 — now is an opportune time to openly discuss the disease with which an average 1,000 men are diagnosed annually in West Michigan.

“When I was first diagnosed, I heard one word — ‘cancer’ — and you hear very little else,” said Crooks. “I had surgery and the successful removing of the prostate and the cancer, and had no reoccurrence since then.”

T he Survivors Association is for men who’ve just been diagnosed, and for those who’ve “been there.”

T o be more visible in the community, the association formed a partnership with Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids in 2001, and its website is linked to gildasclubgr.org. But it continues to operate as a self-funding group.

“We gained a tremendous amount of traction when our website was linked to theirs,” said Crooks.

T o help assuage men’s reluctance to discuss their prostate cancer, T he Survivors Association has developed a threepronged focus: community, education and mentoring.

Crooks said it’s important to dispel the fear of the unknown.

“Some are so afraid they’re going to lose what makes them a man. Some are so concerned with the changes that will happen to them.”

Which is understandable, he added.

That’s why The Survivors Association does not have a one-size-fits-all mentality with its support groups and workshops. Instead, it offers several meetings.

“We want to give them hope and joy,” said Crooks.

His volunteer efforts extend to other areas of life, as well. It includes mentoring men through the Stephen Ministry at Calvary Church and volunteering as the chairman of Spectrum Health’s Patient Family Advisory Council for Cancer.

About half the members on the council are Spectrum Health staff members while others are former cancer patients.

“We serve as a sounding board to hospital staff and as advocates for patients and their family members,” said Crooks.

— PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEY

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Hooked on needle felting

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ron Lowe, a self-proclaimed “quirky needle felter,” upended her canvas bag, and more than two dozen mini-creations tumbled onto the table.

Grinning gnomes, hugging field mice, mushroom men, snarling pumpkins, Chow pups and more, all made from wool felt — and all realistic with amazing detail.

“Everything starts out as a log or a ball,” said the Saugatuck-based artist as she rolled airy wool, placed it on a brick-size foam block and began poking it with a small needle.

“The needles have a barb on the end that catches the fibers in the wool,” she explained.

By agitating the wool over and over, the fibers contract and condense. Lowe then sculpts the wool by adding layer upon layer until a piece is complete.

The daughter of two art lov-

ers — her father taught art at Holland High School — Lowe, 31, says art has always been a part of her life. She grew up drawing and working with various art supplies, and studied printmaking at Grand Valley State University.

“I had so many interests throughout school,” she said.

Needle felting piqued her interest eight years ago when a friend took up the craft.

Lowe says she wasn’t very good at first — “but I enjoyed it.” So she bought some books on felting and kept at it.

T oday she is a full-time felter. Lowe teaches workshops at such institutions as South Haven Center for the Arts and T he Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph.

She hosts mini-workshops for artist groups including the Holland Friends of Art and the Saugatuck Douglas Art Club.

She even runs workshops out of her home, where people can learn the skill

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Artist Aron Lowe creates clever sculptures and ornaments with wool and barbed needles.

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“Wool is very forgiving. You can keep adding and adding to sculpt whatever you want.”

— Aron Lowe

of needle felting in a five- to six-hour session complete with felting materials and a homemade lunch.

No glue. No sewing.

Lowe’s creations are purely wool fibers meticulously agitated into oneof-a-kind pieces.

Her skill is evident in the details. A blue-eyed Santa Claus with rosy cheeks, furry brows and a bright nose. Pumpkin ornaments with funny faces.

Mermaids with crow’s feet around their eyes.

Needle felting is something Lowe says she can do anywhere.

“You don’t need big expensive machinery,” she said. “The materials are inexpensive and take up very little space.”

Lowe buys mostly local wool from Shady Side Farm in Holland and the Michigan Fiber Festival at the Allegan County Fair.

The cost of needle felting is in the time spent to create and sculpt the wool.

“Wool is very forgiving,” said Lowe.

“You can keep adding and adding to sculpt whatever you want.”

She spends anywhere from three to 10

hours, sometimes more, on a piece, depending on the size and details.

Lowe, who describes herself as a continual learner, went back to GVSU to complete a degree in illustration in 2012. Although her current focus is on needle felting, she is also working on building a portfolio of illustrations.

She has illustrated a children’s story, as well as drawing designs on fabrics.

Her felt work and mixed media prints are for sale at Etsy.com, where she launched a page in 2007. She also sells at local art shows.

Lowe’s work ranges from $15 to more than $400. She also takes orders for custom creations, such as a family dog or cat.

Visit aronlowe.com to see her illustrations and aronlowe.etsy.com to purchase her felt creations.

— KATELYN SANDOR

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Local art galleries COMPILED BY MORIAH GILBERT

1/ MERCURYHEAD GALLERY: Thru March 31, contemporary landscape oil paintings by George Peebles. Gallery displays a variety of work by local artists; gifts, photo restoration, digital printing on canvas, archival framing. 962 E. Fulton St., 456-6022, Facebook.

2/ TERRYBERRY GALLERY: This month, abstract paintings by Holland artist Michele Renee Gort have an expressive quality and have been featured in many area exhibitions. Lower level, St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave. NE, 459-2224, scmc-online.org/building/ terryberry-gallery.

3/ URBAN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS: Opening reception 6-9 p.m. March 14: Power Objects: The Future Has a Primitive Heart, the contemporary art collection of Joshua Rogers and Lauren Weisenbacher, featuring artists Elijah Burgher, Mariano Chavez, Tony Fitzpatrick, Jason Lazarus. Runs March 14-May 15. 2 W. Fulton St., 459-7000, uica.org.

by Holland artist Michele Renee Gort at Terryberry Gallery

Craft House: Collaborative art and discussion space. 40 S. Division Ave., crafthousegr.com and Facebook.

Design Quest Gallery: Thru March 15, Bio Echoes, paintings, drawings and sculpture by artist Sarah Knill.

Opening March 20, Uncommon Beauty in Common Places, photography

by Dan Bauer. Opening reception 3-5 p.m. March 22. 4181 28th St. SE, 9409911, designquest.biz.

Flat River Gallery: Displays work in a variety of media, custom framing, workshops. 219 W. Main St., Lowell, 987-6737, flatrivergalleryandframing. com.

106 Gallery and Studio: Calvin College-run gallery in Heartside features student and local artists’ work. 106 S. Division Ave., calvin.edu/centerartgall ery/studio.

Art Gallery 318: Fine art by Kathleen Mooney; open by appointment and during regular open houses. 318 E. Main St., Lowell, 890-1879, kathleen mooney.com.

Aquinas College Gallery: On display through March 27, student show.

Art & Music building, 1607 Robinson Road, aquinascollege.edu/art/gallery. html.

Cascade Art Gallery: Multi-media art, print collection, glass, sculpture, jewelry, custom framing, gifts. 2840 Thornapple River Drive SE, 949-4056, cascadegallery.blogspot.com.

Calvin College Center Art Gallery: March 23-April 25, EarthWork: Collected Clay from East to West, and Compromised Beauty, sabbatical exhibition by Jennifer Steensma Hoag.

Covenant FAC, 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE, 526-6271, calvin.edu/centerartgall ery.

Con Artist Crew: Art collective and gallery. 1111 Godfrey SW, North Building, conartistcrew.com.

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center: March 5-31, American landscapes and everyday events inspire paintings

by Susan Rose and Robert Penning.

Reception is 6-7 p.m. March 12. 600 Forest Hill Ave. SE, 493-8965, fhfine artscenter.com.

Gallery @ A.K. Rikk’s: Located inside a fashion boutique, the gallery features work by local and nationally renowned artists. 6303 28th St. SE, 957-3242, akrikks.com.

Gallery 154: Local and national multi-media art, gifts, jewelry. 1456 Lake Drive SE, 454-2154, gallery154. com.

Glitter Milk Gallery: Exhibits emerging artists and seasoned professionals. 901 Alpine Ave. NW, (248) 894-8403, glittermilkgallery.com.

Grand Rapids Art Museum: See Museums & Attractions.

GVSU Art Gallery: Thru March 20, exhibit by Professor Ed Wong-Ligda.

1121 Performing Arts Center, Allendale, 331-2563, gvsu.edu/artgallery.

Heartside Gallery: Folk, outsider and intuitive art by self-taught Heartside residents. Art is available for sale. 48 S. Division Ave., 235-7211, ext.

103, heartside.org.

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: See Museums & Attractions.

Kendall College of Art and Design: Thru March 21, “Evolution of the Artist: KCAD/Ferris Faculty Exhibition.”

Fountain Street Building, 17 Fountain St. NW, and The Fed Galleries, 17 Pearl St. NW, kcad.edu/galleries.

LaFontsee Galleries: Gallery artists display 2D and 3D works. Framing, restoration services available.

Grand Rapids: 833 Lake Drive SE, includes Urban Craft Boutique; Douglas: 401 W. Center St., closed during winter. 451-9820, lafontsee.us.

Thru March 31 Contemporary landscapes by George Peebles are on display at MercuryHead Gallery.

Perception Gallery: Fine art, home décor, art restoration and appraisal services. 210 E. Fulton St., 451-2393.

Richard App Gallery: Fine art from local and U.S. artists. 910 Cherry St. SE, 458-4226, therichardappgallery.tumblr.com.

LINC Gallery: Showcases local em-erging and established artists.

341 Hall St. SE, 451-9140, lincrev.org.

Sacred Roots Gallery and Salon: East GR hair salon features work by local artists. 2237 Wealthy St. SE, 776-6090, sacredrootssalon.com.

LowellArts! King Gallery: Thru April 15, West Michigan artists’ juried art show. Cash awards in five categories.

149 S. Hudson, Lowell, 897-8545, low ellartsmi.org.

Sanctuary Folk Art: Salon-style gallery displays and sells local folk art.

140 S. Division Ave., 454-0401, Facebook.

Muskegon Museum of Art: See Museums & Attractions.

Check websites for hours of operation.

3/ UICA’s Power Objects exhibition includes “First Date”

by Mariano Chavez.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY MERCURYHEAD GALLERY (TOP); MICHELE RENEE GORT (MIDDLE); MARIANO CHAVEZ (BOTTOM)

2/ “Kaleidoscope Blue 1”

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BY JOSEPH A. BECHERER

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY KURT STEPNITZ

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY MERCURYHEAD GALLERY (TOP); MICHELE RENEE GORT (MIDDLE); MARIANO CHAVEZ (BOTTOM)

Art in the form of dendroids BEST KNOWN AS A SCULPTOR, Roxy Paine is one the most significant American artists working today.

T he environment — both natural and manmade — and human relationships with the environment are frequently the focal point of his research and works of art. International acclaim has developed over the course of the last decade primarily linked to his large-scale outdoor sculptures that reference trees.

A more intimate example is his “Containment 1, 2009” in the sculpture garden fronting the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on the campus of Michigan State University. T he work is made of welded stainless steel and is sited in careful conversation with the nearby looming museum building designed by Zaha Hadid.

T he sculpture may look fibrous or vein-like from a distance, but upon closer inspection, it is easy to discern that the artist is working with forms that clearly reference a tree.

Paine refers to this genre of his repertoire as “dendroid,” which refers to something that is “treelike” or branching. T his helps to keep a respectful distance from imitating a tree directly.

In its multitude of energetic branches and its writhing form, “Containment 1” emits a visual power that prevents it from being overwhelmed by the building and the open spaces in the area.

T he New York artist’s fascination with the natural world is layered in meaning and appreciation. Paine can be equally fascinated by the evolution of plants and how they alter the environment as he is to how humans alter the direction of the natural world. He is aware of the precarious relationship between humankind and the natural world we inhabit.

With “Containment 1,” the initial impression is that the viewer is observing something that recreates a naturally occurring life form, but in examining the overall

form of the sculpture, it feels somehow as if it were boxed in. The dendroid has been contained in shape by the confines of a giant box — thus the title and the notion of being nature bound.

Paine’s choice of materials for most of his outdoor sculptures is industrial stainless steel. Most often it is high-grade metal used for the pipes and channels at nuclear power plants and pharmaceutical plants.

The connection to these industries is more than aesthetic; it is an intriguing avenue of consideration for how the industries affect both the natural world and those who inhabit it.

THINGS TO CONSIDER: > As you approach the sculpture, note how your perception of the piece changes as you near it. What details avail themselves while standing close? > Walk around the work.

Note how it seems to change as you take it in from a variety of directions. > Study the details of the metal. Think about the relationship its elements have in common with and different from an actual tree. > Imagine this sculpture in another location and how the work might seem different.

— Joseph A. Becherer is curator of sculpture at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and a professor at Aquinas College.

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BY MARK F. MILLER

COVERING AN ENTIRE CITY block on the southwest side of Grand Rapids, this 280,000-square-foot utilitarian structure represents sustainable efficiency in both architecture and operation.

T he building’s two-year remodeling project, led by T he Christman Co., transformed a once cavernous and out-of-date 1970’s-era facility into a state-of-the-art building.

With a 40,000-square-foot green roof, a design centered on harvesting as much natural light as possible, and hyper-effi-

INTERESTING FACTS: > In January 2012, then U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was present at the ribbon cutting for the building.

> Through careful planning and design, the building has transformed this block of the city into a more dynamic urban space. Additionally, the structure will help to implement its owner’s 20-year master plan because of increased efficiency and capacity.

cient mechanical and plumbing systems, the building achieved LEED Gold Certification in 2013.

One of the most visually apparent sustainable elements of the building’s design is how it harvests natural light. Because of the structure’s expansive size, light monitors (raised roof structures that typically run parallel with the main roof) and a translucent wall panel system along the south wall are used to maximize natural light and reduce the need for artificial light.

T hese design elements are paired with masonry and metal cladding on the exterior walls to provide the building with lasting durability and a sleek appearance.

T he architect, Progressive AE, expertly used a variety of textures, colors, materials and opacity to break up the scale of the large horizontal walls and provide visual interest to the massive building.

T he south-facing facade, set back significantly from the street, includes a series of angled columns that march in rhythm on the outside edge of the wall. These columns hold up a sweeping canopy and provide the wall with a dynamic layer of repetition and texture.

Adjacent to this elevation sits a plaza space defined by a series of vertical metal rods that project from the ground. T hese rods provide a semi-transparent edge at the building corner and create indirect views for both those in the plaza and passersby on the sidewalk.

T he building’s east wall is primarily made of curved corrugated metal panels. In strategic locations, these wall elements are semi-transparent, revealing features of the building behind them.

In other places translucent panels replace the metal panels, providing more daylight to the building. This eastern wall is emblematic of the building’s use of various textures along with a mix of opaque and transparent materials to break up the large walls and create a more urban scale.

The west side of the building continues this textural manipulation and adds color variation to help establish a more desirable scale. On this façade, the brick is pulled in and out to create a shade and shadow effect.

— Architect Mark F. Miller is an urban designer at Nederveld. He has led the Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission and the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

*Each month Frame Works writer Mark Miller is providing a glimpse of a local building without identifying it. Readers are challenged to note the details that make up the unique characteristics of these structures that provide the backdrop for Grand Rapids and identify them. Tweet your guess to @grmagazine using hash tag #frameworks. (Can’t wait? Answer is on page 14.)

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Guess the building:* Sustainable efficiency

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1. The Art Deco lines of this glass and brass window at Pristine Glass Co. would be stunning in a modern space.

2. These little brass llamas at Hunt & Gather could add a warm shine to a bar, tablescape or bookcase.

3. 18-karat gold ring with a

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14mm chocolate pearl flanked by yellow diamonds was created at Metal Art Studio.

4. Sandalwood-scented soy candles are made locally by J Arthur at Peninsula Trading.

STYLE SEEKER

Gilty treasures Interior designer Kathryn Chaplow digs for gold along the East Hills business district.

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How cool is this vintage television?

Once used for institutional videos (remember wheeling in the video carts in science class?), this Deco-style TV actually works.

It is paired with an old, rare and shockingly beautiful antenna and fits right in with the thoughtful collection at Heartwood.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

The value of gold has been rising for some time now in the world of design.

Fashion, interior and product designers are all taking a shine to this warm and rich metallic, in both polished and matte finishes. The best application is an interesting mix with other metals and a variety of textures. Add a brass or brushed gilt accessory in a room with nickel hardware to create a sense of newness. Use vintage and new gold finishes together.

There is no need to match. Just be sure to identify your dominant metal finish in a space and add others for contrast and interest.

T hese gilty treasures can be found along the 900 block of Cherry Street SE. T he East Hills area is walkable, the street is brick-paved and the shopkeepers are warm and friendly. Plus, there’s a brewery, a bar, an art gallery and several excellent dining spots all within view! — Kathryn Chaplow, who leads a Grand Rapids interior design firm, is passionate about supporting local creative culture.

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Foraging for wild, edible plants is becoming increasingly popular as people become aware of the importance of wild plants in our local ecosystem.

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Herbs& wildflowers BY LISA M. ROSE

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Native plants can be used in cooking and healing — or just to add beauty to your home or garden.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY ISTOCK (TOP RIGHT)

T Bee Balm leaves and flowers can be used as a culinary herb similar to oregano and to make an aromatic herbal tea. Lisa M. Rose, shown on page 38, is an herbalist and forager who has worked as a community herbalist for five years. Her book, “Midwest Foraging,” will be published in May. For more information, visit burdockandrose.com.

he farm-to-table movement is pushing the creativity of chefs and home cooks to incorporate more herbs into their culinary gardens. And imagine this — your own spice rack and herbal apothecary filled with herbs gathered from your garden, the farmers market, and even field hedgerows and woodlands that you can turn to for culinary innovation or everyday wellness.

There are many places a beginning gardener can turn to for herbal garden inspiration.

Many national garden retailers mail out seed catalogs. A couple of good ones that offer a wide variety of hybrids, heirloom and non-GMO seeds are Johnny’s Selected Seeds (johnnyseeds.com) and Seeds of Change (seedsofchange.com). Perusing these catalogs can get the creative juices flowing and even encourage wary gardeners to try starting seeds indoors for springtime planting.

Local greenhouses also are excellent places to find inspiration for your garden plan. West Michigan is home to a large horticulture industry and boasts an abundance of wholesale and retail greenhouses. In the Greater Grand Rapids area, there are many favorite greenhouses open in early spring where a gardener can stroll and shop for Echinacea, spring transplants, as well as gain expert commonly advice from staff on growing tips. known as Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Coneflower.

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GRAND SHIRE FARM’S HERBES DE PROVENCE SEASONING BLEND (Makes about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons dried basil 1 tablespoon dried sweet marjoram 1 tablespoon dried summer savory 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon finely ground dried lavender 1 teaspoon dried, ground rosemary Stir well and put into a spice jar.

Connie Hanson of Grand Shire Farm’s favorite recipe using her dried herbs is a basic Herbes de Provence Seasoning Blend. She features it in her herbed salad, as well as using it to season beef, pork, chicken and scrambled eggs — and even as a popcorn topping.

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Z Farms sells dozens of fresh herb varieties at Fulton Street Farmers Market.

toric farm garden with a demonstration herb garden that includes perennial and annual herbs common to the 1930’s era. Herbs included are hyssop, lovage, tarragon, Roman chamomile, winter savory, garden thyme, lemon thyme, Greek oregano, garlic chives, dill fennel, sweet marjoram, German chamomile, summer savory, caraway, bay laurel and rosemary.

Blandford Nature Center is another place for gardeners to get inspiration — and get their hands dirty. Blandford features a community garden and a community supported agriculture, or CSA, program for members. Here, gardeners can interact and learn about plants from each other in a unique hands-on way.

Both Meijer Gardens and Blandford offer ongoing classes to the public throughout the season on local food and gardening for continued learning.

Don’t forget online sources. On Pinterest you can create garden design boards and collect herbal recipes for your seasonal harvest.

Farmers markets are good sources of locally grown herbs. Shoppers can peruse the aisles for fresh fruits and vegetables while picking up herbs for their gardens. It’s a great way for the gardener to make that personal connection to the farmer who grows their herbs.

Farmers markets are good sources of locally grown herbs. Shoppers can peruse the aisles for fresh fruits and vegetables while picking up herbs for their gardens.

It’s a great way for the gardener to make that personal connection to the farmer who grows their herbs.

FAVORITE KITCHEN HERBS Connie Hanson of Grand Shire Herb Farm, located between Sand Lake and Cedar Springs, is one of those farmers market vendors, offering more than 100 varieties of herbs at the Fulton Street Farmers Market each spring.

Hanson loves the classic kitchen culinary herbs, including such bestsellers as basil, rosemary and cilantro. She also suggests gardeners take a walk on the wild side by planting lemon or lime basil or even cinnamon basil.

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“Generally, a native plant will require less intervention and input from human hands once established. This means that less water, less fertilizers and less pesticides, if any, will need to be used over time.

Also, natives require less attention as they mature, and they create an aesthetic in the garden second to none.”

— Ed McKee

basil truly has a cinnamon taste to it. It makes a wonderful tea and is also nice used for a simple syrup.”

Hanson likes to plant herbs based not only on flavor or ease of growing, but also for their aesthetic. For example, she chooses herbs with variegated leaves to achieve a wonderful texture and contrast among the plantings she puts in containers. Good examples are pineapple mint and Pesto Perpetuo basil. She also uses dark-colored herbs for color and contrast.

“The so called ‘black’ herbs, which are actually dark purple, give not only color and contrast but are felt to be higher in antioxidant and antibacterial qualities,” she says.

For these, Hanson likes the varieties Opal basil, Red Rubin basil and perilla, an herb in the mint family.

Kitchen herbs can be easily integrated into your current garden space or can be grown in containers on the patio and the windowsill if you are an apartment dweller or lack growing space. Even when it’s cold outside, many herbal containers will survive indoors with the proper care.

PRESERVING YOUR HARVEST

Horticulturalists tend the herb garden at Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

While there are many ways to preserve the herbal harvest, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways is to dry the herbs for later use.

T hroughout the growing season, many herbs and wildflowers can be bundled and then hung indoors to dry. To dry plant material for a soothing aromatic tea blend, individual leaves and flowers can be dried on screens in a dry space.

Be sure to harvest the plants after the morning dew has evaporated. Before storing the dried herbs in glass jars, check that they are fully dry. If the herbs are not thoroughly dry before storing, there is a high likelihood the material will mold in the container.

Always label and date the jars as you put up your herbal harvest.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY THINKSTOCK (TOP RIGHT)

WILD PLANTS FOR FOOD AND MEDICINE T he next big trend in food and gardening is the resurgence of relying on wild plants and wildflowers for food and herbal remedies.

Foraging for wild, edible plants is becoming increasingly popular as people become aware of the importance of wild plants in our local ecosystem.

If you choose to forage for wild plants, be sure to learn about plant sustainability, basic botany and safe ways to harvest wild plants.

One safe and easy way to start using wild and native plants is to cultivate stands of native plants in your own garden.

“Native plants are important because they provide important habitat for many native animal and insect species,” says Ed McKee, horticultural manager at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

“Generally, a native plant will require less intervention and input from human hands once established. This means that less water, less fertilizers and less pesticides, if any, will need to be used over time. Also, natives require less attention as they mature, and they create an aesthetic in the garden second to none.”

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Where to start with incorporating wild plants in the garden? Learning how to work with native, wild and edible plants is as easy as learning about cultivated garden plants. In fact, many common, native perennial garden plants are useful in the home apothecary or have uses as a culinary herb — we just have lost the tradition of using them.

BURDOCK & ROSE WILDFLOWER GYPSY TEA At the onset of a cold or fever, brew this traditional blend in a covered pot so the aromatics of the plants don’t evaporate.

(Herbs can be fresh or dry.)

1 part yarrow (a bitter that helps clear chills on the surface of the skin) 2 parts elderflower (an aromatic that helps the body regulate temperature) 2 parts bee balm or peppermint (aromatic, antimicrobial) 1 part thyme, rosemary and lavender, as desired Cover with an equal amount of boiling water. Let steep for five minutes and drink while it’s hot (this is therapeutic in and of itself, and will also help the body relax).

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY THINKSTOCK (TOP LEFT)

NATIVE WILDFLOWERS ENHANCE A GARDEN Consider incorporating such native wildflowers as echinacea, bee balm or yarrow into your herbal garden plan. These plants are all bee-friendly and can be used in cooking and in herbal medicines.

Many of these plants are available as transplants at local greenhouses, farms and farmers markets, so pick up a few along with your basic kitchen herbs. Nothing could be more ecologically friendly.

Here are three that many naturopaths, western herbalists and acupuncturists believe have healing powers.

Bee balm: Monarda is a genus of showy, mint-family plants that love full sun and rich soils. Monarda varieties aren’t spreading mints; rather they are clumping perennials with gorgeous blossoms that range in color from pink to red to purple.

In the kitchen, the leaves and flowers can be used as a culinary herb similar to oregano and to make an aromatic herbal tea for colds, flu and stuffy sinus ailments. Monarda also can be used as an herbal salve for skin infections.

Echinacea: This common wildflower is a must-have for every herbal garden. Not only is echinacea a plant that both butterflies and honey bees love, but its roots, leaves and flowers can all be used as an herbal remedy for septic infections and as a immune system stimulant to help cope with colds and flu.

Echinacea can be used as a tea (fresh or dry), a topical wound wash or a plant extract. Like monarda, echinacea is a low-maintenance perennial that loves full sun and rich soils.

The blossoms of hybrid varieties come in a range of colors, from light green to white to pink to dark purple.

Yarrow: The bright whites and yellows of yarrow can be added to an herbal garden not just for its beauty, but for its herbal powers, as well. Yarrow’s astringency has the ability to staunch bleeding (a must-have for those interested in herbal first-aid). Its bitterness can soothe an upset stomach, and its ability as an immune system stimulant — like echinacea — can assist in easing colds and flu.

Yarrow can be used as a tea (fresh or dry leaves and flowers), a salve or a plant extract. Yarrow is a low-maintenance perennial, and prefers rich, wellGR drained soil and full sun.

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Herbal body care I

N SEARCH OF NATURAL BODY CARE, some local herbalists are creating balms,

“I make my herbals in small batches, primarily for my clients and people here in the Grand Rapids community.”

— Lisa M. Rose

salves, creams and other soothing skin care products using plants, herbs and essential oils.

Horticulture artist Ashley Lieber recently teamed up with gardener Carmen

Atlee-Loudon to form Ecologica Herbals, making everything from facial toning mists to beard balms and body lotions using ingredients from nature.

Herbalist, forager and author Lisa M. Rose has been working with plants as a community herbalist for five years.

“I have a fascination with culture and our relationship to the land around us,” says Rose, who has a background in anthropology and ethnobotany, the scientific study of the relationships that exist between people and plants.

She started exploring homeopathic remedies and

At left, products

by Lisa M. Rose available at burdock androse.com.

Right, botanical lotion and sugar scrub by Ashley Lieber and Carmen Atlee-Louden.

medicinal practices of other cultures while in college.

“I make my herbals in small batches, primarily for my clients and people here in the Grand Rapids

“Midwest Foraging” (Timber Press) will be published in May.

community,” she says.

Among her popular body products: Be Calm Balm for achy bodies, muscle spasms and teething children; Green Garden Salve, an allbotanical salve extracted in coconut oil and beeswax to help soothe, heal and protect skin and lips from the elements.

Rose also has a plethora of tonics, teas and more, available at burdockandrose.com/apothecary.

Her new book, “Midwest Foraging,” will be published in May by Timber Press and she’s already writing her next volume, “Medicinal Plants of the Midwest,” due out in 2016.

Lieber, who creates ecological art and design for interior spaces, says she decided to experiment with skin care because she was concerned about potentially harmful ingredients in commercial body products.

“I asked myself, ‘Can I make these myself?’ The answer was yes.”

She did research on the healing properties of essential oils and created Harmonize, a sugar scrub to help detoxify skin. After meeting Atlee-Loudon, a homesteader and gardener who concocted a Cedarwood &

They plan to launch a website soon with new products. Contact them at ecologicalherbals@ gmail.com.

— MARTY PRIMEAU

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY THINKSTOCK (TOP LEFT)

Lavender lotion using oils and herbs from her garden, the two decided to collaborate.

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Big shift

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the booming demand

Market rate. Walkability. Critical mass. Vibrancy. Place-making.

“W

e really want urban housing to happen,” said Suzanne Schulz, planning director for Grand Rapids. “It’s good for the city from an economic standpoint in that we get revenue to run the city from income taxes. And when residents say they want a grocery store or better public transit, what makes those things work is more people living downtown.”

The city commissioned a study of urban core needs and wants as part of its Michigan Street Corridor Plan beginning in 2011, then made that study available to developers to use when approaching banks and investors

about financing for housing projects.

“Having an unbiased, city-supported analysis of housing types and demand has helped developers go to investors and really make the case for investing in downtown housing,” said Schulz, who adds that out-oftown investors are now interested in Grand Rapids’ urban core.

T he largest demand, she said, is for multi-family rental units and condos at every price point, from subsidized housing for low-income residents to high-end units.

T he most common range of market-rate rents — not subsidized and based on what the market will stand — is $1,200 to $2,000

a month, with some rentals going as high as $4,000.

“Demand is so strong that we have people wanting housing at every price point,” said Schulz.

Downtown housing has yet to reach critical mass, said Schulz.

“We talk about the need for critical mass to attract things like a grocery store. T hat number is 10,000 to 12,000 housing units, but right now our mass is at 5,000 to 6,000 with about 1,200 new housing units to be constructed in the next two years,” she said.

Builders and renovators are working hard to close that gap. New construction

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY ROCKFORD CONSTRUCTION

All of these are words that help describe the housing boom going in Grand Rapids’ urban core. Grand Rapids is seeing a reawakening of interest, investment, construction and residents in the heart of city.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY ROCKFORD CONSTRUCTION

for downtown housing and building renovations are moving ahead quickly.

Groups such as Rockford Construction, Cherry Street Capital, 616 Development, Brookstone Capital Management and CWD Real Estate have skin in the downtown housing game.

T he Morton House, Olds Manor, the Baker Furniture building on Monroe Avenue, the former Junior Achievement building on Fulton Street — buildings throughout downtown Grand Rapids and its near neighborhoods are snatched up by investors who are creating apartments and condos.

Other projects include 240 Ionia, Arena Place, Clancy Lofts, 600 Douglas, 616 Lofts on Prospect, the Waters Building and the old Klingman Furniture warehouse building, to name a few.

T here may be as few as 10 units or

as many as 150. Some are specifically for those who qualify for low-income tax credits; other units are affordable for the serviceworker sector. Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. lists 33 locations offering apartments and condos in the downtown area (www.down towngr.org).

Chad Barton, owner of Cherry Street Capital, a boutique real estate developer, calls it infill: taking a vacant property within the urban setting and activating it to bring it back to vibrancy.

Cherry Street Capital typically does two or three projects a year, focusing on retail and multi-family urban infill. Right now, Barton and partner Jim Peterson have two new projects: one with 63 apartments, retail and parking at Seward Avenue NW and Lake Michigan Drive on downtown’s west side, and another at Cherry Street and Eastern Avenue in East Hills.

“We talk about the need for critical mass to attract things like a grocery store.

That number is 10,000 to 12,000 housing units, but right now our mass is at 5,000 to 6,000 with about 1,200 new housing units to be constructed in the next two years.”

— Suzanne Schultz

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“My wife and I represent the market Rockford Construction is pursuing — in our early 50s, nearly empty nesters. It’s interesting how many people our age ask us how we did it. People like us may want to be liberated from yard work and all the stuff, but we’ve been programmed to get bigger houses and more stuff.”

— Bruce Thompson

Many of the modern apartments by 616 Development, such as 616 Lofts at the Kendall, located at 16 Monroe Center facing Monument Park, have been upcycled from old structures to combine historic and contemporary features.

Osteria Rossa, a casual Italian restaurant, is located on the building’s ground floor.

“T here are two sides to urban living: ownership and rental. T here are a lot of projects online for rentals, with the trend for millennials and empty nesters seeking those very vibrant areas with walkability,” said Barton.

Walkability: the ability to walk to restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, green space and fitness venues from where you live.

Place-making: creating enough density and mass to offer the amenities people look for and need, and the lifestyle people seek.

“T here is a generational shift in young professionals looking to rent, and empty nesters weighing out their lifestyles and needs and their futures,” said Barton. “People are looking not just to settle, but are asking how they can engage with the next stage of life.”

Cherry Street Capital includes parking with its projects — the west-side project ncludes 82 parking spaces underneath the building that is going up on an empty lot, along with 63 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space.

“We’re getting some pushback from historians and those who want walkability only, but the demographic we’re interested

in can afford to have a car,” said Barton.

Bruce Thompson, vice present of Rockford Ventures, a subsidiary of Rockford Construction, recently moved from a home in East Grand Rapids to an apartment in McKay Tower, 146 Monroe Center NW. “My wife and I represent the market Rockford Construction is pursuing — in our early 50s, nearly empty nesters,” he said.

“It’s interesting how many people our age ask us how we did it. People like us may want to be liberated from yard work and all the stuff, but we’ve been programmed to get bigger houses and more stuff.”

Thompson and Rockford Ventures strategize to develop storage solutions, movable wall partitions and a variety of built-ins to make best use of small spaces in apartments and condos.

“People didn’t live downtown when we were growing up,” said T hompson. “T here has been a big shift, and the demand we’re trying to meet is accommodating the different demographics and their needs.”

Young professionals desire different things than empty nesters, for example.

Empty nesters may need space for visiting children and grandchildren and still want to maintain a car, while young professionals

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may eschew the car and want walkability.

“We’re at an interesting point in history when demand is being driven by both ends of the spectrum,” said T hompson. “In this era of post-consumerism, people are making conscious decisions to care less about stuff and more about the urban experience.”

Making the news recently are the renovations of the Morton House at 55 Ionia Ave. NW — to be called The Morton — into about 110 market-rate apartments by Rockford Construction, and of Olds Manor by CWD Real Estate into retail and restaurant space and about 75 market-rate apartments, as well as condominiums. Both buildings were once hotels.

T he Morton most likely will attract young professionals, couples or empty nesters who might own a home or cottage on Lake Michigan or up north but who want to spend time downtown, said Mike Mraz, who is a real estate development partner at Rockford Construction.

Rockford uses incentives from the city, state and Downtown Development Authority to help alleviate renovation costs, thus passing on savings to renters. Incentives may be used to pay for asbestos removal during the inside demolition, for example.

Average rental rates are $1.75 to $2 per square foot with apartments running about 800 square feet. Rents will run from $1,400 to $1,600 a month at The Morton. Rent, said Mraz, depends on factors such as location, amenities and whether the apartment is furnished.

“T he trend has been to move to the urban core and experience the walkable amenities near there,” said Mraz. “Amenities can include a fitness center in the building, community space, great restaurant on the bottom floor and nearby retail.

Bringing all these people to the urban core brings a beginning to the needed level of critical mass.”

Rockford Construction is planning a 150-unit development on the west side — and more.

“We’ve invested in the urban core for 20 years, from mixed-use office space to institutional space to retail and residential,” said Mraz. “Now, with our headquarters on the west side, we’re investing there too.”

He says the company is moving more into residential but will continue to invest in other space, as well. “Residential is a real need now, but office space needs are picking up too,” he said.

Barton of Cherry Street Capital says there is a need for more condominiums downtown, which highlights Grand Rapids’ difference from larger cities. “We see more condos in the near-downtown neighborhoods instead of the core, but now interest in core condos is coming back.”

He predicts urban housing development will slow down in the next four years as housing options meet the needs, but he adds that manufacturing outside the city is going to drive development to the core of the city. There will be more need for hotels, technical jobs, more attorneys and CPAs — all of which interplay with the health of downtown.

“Downtown will continue to grow on all fronts,” said Barton. He cites neighborhoods such as Belknap, the west side, Cherry Hills and East Hills as areas with growth and housing potential.

“I see Grand Rapids continuing to thrive — it’s on the cusp of real greatness — and we have a lot of growth coming, specifically in urban housing. We’ve hit a stabilization point downtown, and now we’re seeing interest in empty lots behind the Van Andel Arena.”

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Urban style living spaces The development at 600 Douglas on the city’s west side offers a combination of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. The 485-square-foot studios have a main wall that moves on electric rafters toward the pull-out sleeper sofa to create two spaces, allowing for a second sleeping area, a storage space or a home office space (shown above).

The contemporary “big city” Urbaneer concept is a brand of Rockford Construction, which built the townhouses designed by Integrated Architecture.

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Olds Manor

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS PASTOTNIK (TOP)

The Morton House, Olds Manor, the Baker Furniture building on Monroe Avenue, the former Junior Achievement building on Fulton Street — buildings throughout downtown Grand Rapids and its near neighborhoods are snatched up by investors who are creating apartments and condos.

number of things contributing to the growth and revitalization of downtown. ArtPrize continues to provide people a reason to investigate downtown, and organizations such as Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. focus on making the city “the most admired, emulated, attractive and well-run city of its size in the nation,” according to its website.

“We’ve been very proud of the work that’s gone on downtown,” said Mraz. “There are so many different individuals and foundations to support downtown. We’re excited to be part of it and look forward to the growth of the city. T his is a very exciting time for Grand Rapids, the surrounding area, and Michigan as a whole.”

Schultz, Grand Rapids’ city planner, says the next 10 years will see much more housing downtown, as well as in neighborhood business districts. T he city isn’t removing single-family housing; new construction on multi-family units is happening where it doesn’t exist now.

“We’re going to have a dramatically different type of housing, and huge variety in locations and prices,” she said. “Some of this will have to happen via intentional policy decisions by the city commission. We are looking to be more innovative, aggressive and proactive in how we provide housing in all different styles and price points throughout the urban core.”

She admits the city has a ways to go.

“T he challenge is where to put these units and how we manage this change; we are starting to hear demands for more parking and green space. But the more units we add, GR the healthier it is for the city.”

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The Winchester

From top: The Winchester’s Aviation cocktail has Valentine Liberator gin (made in Ferndale, Mich.), Crème de Violette, and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur. Carmalized Brussels sprouts prosciutto, white beans, butternut squash, ancho chile and horseradish cream.

Mussels with beer, fennel sausage, roasted carrots, redskin potatoes and Old Bay seasoning.

JUDGING BY THE OVERFLOW crowd on a Friday evening, The Winchester definitely has become the spot to jumpstart the weekend. Or the week, for that matter. Returning for Sunday brunch, we were lucky to snag a booth.

What makes owner Paul Lee’s gastropub such a desirable place to drink and dine?

Fresh foods, interesting fusions and little surprises have earned accolades for Lee and crew. T here are fun, sharable plates like PEI Mussels steamed in beer, Deviled Eggs or the Whole Roasted Cauliflower with three yummy sauces.

And there are the daily seasonal specials, often made with homemade, local ingredients.

But don’t get too used to anything — the menu changes often.

T he place is cozy, not too loud and always upbeat.

And did we mention the packed crowd?

Luckily, the staff has a solution for patrons waiting for a table. T hey’re urged to cross the street to Donkey Taqueria to await a cell phone text when a table opens at Winchester. Donkey, also owned by Lee and his wife, earned Grand Rapids Magazine’s Best Mexican/Latin American/Caribbean Restaurant of the Year.

Of course, seating improves as the weather warms and the patio opens for relaxed, outdoor dining.

On this Friday, we skipped the special catfish entrée and opted for Winchester’s famous Olive Burger ($11) and the French dip ($9).

For drinks, we went with glasses of Albertoni Cabernet Sauvignon ($6) from the rather limited wine selection. Beer drinkers have more choices with national and Michigan microbrews and a few international brews on tap and in bottles, as well. There’s also a nice offering of cocktails, something for every taste.

Since the kitchen was obviously a whirlwind of orders, we thought it best to nibble on some crostini ($6) while awaiting our entrées. The creamed oyster mushrooms in a sherry reduction with shaved Brussels sprouts was OMG good. T he mushrooms were served super hot in a small skillet, with the garlic-rubbed crostini stacked alongside.

T he olive burger lived up to its reputation. T he double patty of fresh ground beef gave foundation to a mayo mixture with sliced green olives, red onion, fresh lettuce and American cheese that would cure

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aims to please

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dining review

BY IRA CRAAVEN

The Winchester Address: 648 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids Phone: (616) 451-4969 Website: winchestergr.com

Dining ratings: Category: New American Food: *** Service: *** Beverages: *** Atmosphere: *** Price: $ > Must try: Any of the sharable plates. > Not so much: On this visit, the French Dip was disappointing.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

Fresh foods, interesting fusions and little surprises have earned accolades for Paul Lee and crew. anyone’s burger hankering. It was served with the addictive house “punched” fries.

The French dip arrived with fresh, flavorful pretzel bread topped with red onion, mushrooms, A1 cream sauce and fresh Swiss cheese. Alas, the star of the sandwich — braised beef — was less than tender.

We returned on a Sunday for brunch and the build-your-own Bloody Mary and Mimosa bars. At 12:30, the place was full, mainly with young couples, many with babies in tow.

T he brunch menu varies from week to week with a couple of staples like the basic breakfast with ham steak, toast, fried potatoes and two sunny farm eggs ($12).

Don’t expect typical brunch fare — waffles, pancakes and the like. Instead, the small menu featured Duck Fried Rice, Catfish Nuggets and Doughnut Holes (which were some of the lightest, most amazing doughnut holes we’ve ever eaten).

The Bloody Mary Bar ($5) includes a variety of mixes such as Zing Zang, Major Peters and RedEye as well as a house mix. The skewers (also known as a meal on a stick) include pickled veggies, olives, ham, cheese and more. Ditto for the mimosas ($3), with orange, cranberry, pineapple and other fruit juices available and, of course, maraschino cherries.

It seemed like most patrons were ordering hamburgers and sandwiches, but we opted to try the special brunch dishes. Ranchers Eggs ($12) had a lovely mix of flavors, featuring white bean chili, pork belly and a crispy corn tortilla, all topped with a sunny farm egg. The combination was delightful and spices were spot on.

Biscuits and Gravy ($10) arrived in a large bowl containing cheddar drop biscuits, sausage gravy and scrambled farm eggs. Tasty and definitely a hearty dish to start the day.

Service at The Winchester is very friendly. Sometimes orders may be a tad slow but are well worth the wait as most people seem to enjoy the laid-back camaraderie and ambience.

Guide to ratings: **** *** ** *

Exceptional Above Average Satisfactory Poor

¢ $ $$

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(Prices based on average entrée.)

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A GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS IN GRAND RAPIDS AND BEYOND

The recommendations and reviews in the listings are the opinions of the editors.

Restaurants are included by virtue of overall quality. We have created symbols to area restaurant amenities, which are defined in a legend at the end of this listing (page 71).

and mains for lunch. Full bar. T ake-out menu. Closed Sun. 884 Forest Hill Ave SE, 942-9100. marcobistro.com. L, D $-$$

NEW AMERICAN Upscale, contemporary cooking including ethnic twists on familiar standbys.

combinations. Open 10-4 Sun. 1015 Wealthy St SE, 451-4779. electriccheetah.com. B (Sun ¢-$ only), L, D

Olives — Seasonally inspired menu of creative fare and comfort foods featuring local produce and meats. Full bar. Alfresco balcony. Closed Sun. 2162 Wealthy St SE, 451-8611. ¢-$ eatatolives.com. L, D

Ada PourHouse Gastropub — Fresh, locally sourced ingredients with twist on comfort food. Salads, sandwiches and entrees, including fish and steak. Craft beers and wine.

Open daily. 6748 E Fulton St, Ada, 920-7941, Facebook. B (Sun brunch only), L, D $-$$

Gilly’s At The B.O.B. — Hand-crafted microbrews paired with seasonal fare. Tavern small plates, seafood and more. Closed Sun. 20 Monroe Ave NW, 356-2000. thebob.com.

D $-$$

One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom — Eclectic menu with vegetarian, Mexican and European cuisines. Dine alfresco on street-front patio. Closed Sun. 136 E Fulton St, 235-7669. onetrick.biz. L, D ¢-$

Graydon’s Crossing — Global pub serves traditional English pub food and world-inspired dishes. Full bar with large selection of microbrews and imported beers. Open daily.

1223 Plainfield Ave NE, 726-8260. graydons crossing.com. L, D $

FReserve — Wine bar offers extensive bythe-glass selections and culinary options to match, including charcuterie. Closed Sun. 201 Monroe Ave NW, 855-9463. reservegr. $-$$ com. L (Mon-Fri), D

Bar Divani — European-inspired food includes small plates for sharing and a variety of entrées. Closed Sun. 15 Ionia Ave SW, 7749463. bardivani.com. L, D $-$$ Bistro Bella Vita — Big-city casual; fresh French and Italian cuisine, locally sourced and prepared over a wood fire. Mammoth martini bar, nice wine selection. 44 Grandville Ave SW, 222-4600. bistrobellavita.com. $-$$ L, D Blue Water Grill — Entrees include steaks and fish, wood-fired pizzas. Nice wine selection.

Lakeside views, outdoor patio. Open daily.

5180 Northland Dr NE, 363-5900. thegilmore collection.com/bluewater.php. L, D $-$$ – Lounge — Soups, salads, sandwichCitysen es, burgers and small-plate creations. Happy Hour daily 4-7 pm. CityFlats Hotel, 83 Monroe Center NW, (866) 609-CIT Y. cityflatshotel. ¢-$ com/grandrapids. B, L, D Cork — Lively lounge, contemporary dining with indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood, steaks, burgers, fish, sandwiches, salads.

Extensive wine list, specialty cocktails. Watermark Country Club, 1600 Galbraith SE, 949-0570. redwaterrestaurantgroup.com. $-$$ L, D Cygnus 27 — Stunning view from the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza. Menu features Mediterranean and Latin influences.

Sun brunch Labor Day to Mother’s Day. 187 Monroe Ave NW, 776-6425. amwaygrand. $$ com. D (Tue-Sat) Electric Cheetah — Eclectic menu with an emphasis on locally grown fare and creative

Green Well Gastro Pub — Menu features comfort fare with a flare, emphasizing local ingredients. Full bar; more than 20 rotating draught beers, many from area microbreweries. Open daily. 924 Cherry St SE, 808-3566. thegreenwell.com. L, D $-$$ Grill One Eleven — American-with-a-twist menu, full-service bar and lounge. Open daily at 11 am. 111 Courtland Dr, Rockford, 8633300. grilloneeleven.com and Facebook.

L, D $-$$ OGrove — Earth-to-table concept focuses on three- and four-course offerings. Vegan menu available. Open daily. 919 Cherry St SE, 454-1000. groverestaurant.com. D $$ Hall Street Bakery — Breakfast pastries; sandwiches, salads and soup served for lunch and dinner (pizza after 4 p.m.). Beer and wine. Kids menu. Closed Sun. 1200 Hall St SE, 214-7604. hallstreetbakery.com. B, L, ¢-$ D The Heritage — GRCC culinary students prepare gourmet dishes from steaks to vegan.

Menu changes weekly. Wine and beer. Open T ue-Fri during school year. Applied T echnology Center, 151 Fountain St NE, 234-3700. grcc.edu/heritage. L, D $-$$ Marco New American Bistro — French country casual offers small, medium and large plates for dinner fare; salads, sandwiches

Rockwell Republic — Diverse menu emphasizes local ingredients from sushi to comfort food. Upper-level outdoor seating. Open daily. 45 S Division Ave, 608-6465 or 551-3563. $-$$ rockwellsrepublic.com. L, D Rose’s — Dockside dining on EGR’s Reeds Lake with varied menu including pastas and wood-fired pizzas. Three-season porch.

Open daily. 550 Lakeside Dr SE, 458-1122. thegilmorecollection.com/roses.php. L, D $ Schnitz Ada Grill — Schnitz Deli by day, casual fine dining by night. Happy hour 3-6.

Closed Sun. 597 Ada Dr, Ada, 682-4660. schnitzdeli.com, Facebook. L, D ¢-$$ Six.One.Six — Innovative cuisine sources local ingredients in a cosmopolitan setting.

Al fresco dining on Jdek overlooking Grand River. Open daily. JW Marriott, 235 Louis St NW, 242-1500. ilove616.com. B, L, D $-$$ SpeakEZ Lounge — Casual pub setting with eclectic menu including vegan and glutenfree. Creative starters, soups, salads, entrees (available after 4). Open daily. 600 Monroe Ave NW, 458-3125. speakezlounge.com. $ L, D Tavern On The Square — T apas-style fare plus house specialties. Patio seating. Happy hour 3-7 Mon-Fri. Open daily. 100 Ionia Ave SW, 456-7673. tavernonthesq.com. L, D ¢-$ Terra GR — Eastown eatery features food from local, ethically raised and sustainable

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sourcing. Specialty cocktails, Michigan craft beers, wines from small wineries. 1429 Lake Dr SE, 301-0998. terragr.com. B (brunch Sat and Sun), L, D $-$$ Wealthy Street Bakery — Breakfast pastries; sandwiches, salads and soup served for lunch and dinner (pizza available after 4). Beer and wine. Kids menu. Closed Sun. 610 Wealthy St SE, 301-2950. wealthystreetbakery.com.

B, L, D ¢-$

-The Winchester — Locally sourced menu includes sharable plates in century-old space. Craft brews on draft. Full bar. Open daily. 648 Wealthy St SE, 451-4969. winche stergr.com. L, D ¢-$

CLASSIC AMERICAN Restaurants and diners serving traditional dishes popular across the country.

Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks — Blend of traditional and innovative cuisine, presented in handsome dining room with golf course views. Open daily in season. 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr, 447-7750. thousandoaksgolf.com.

L, D $$ Arnie’s Bakery & Restaurant — Breakfast, sandwiches, baked goods and desserts; dinner menu too. No alcohol. Open daily. 2650 East Beltline Ave SE (Centerpointe Mall), 956-7901; 710 Leonard St NW, 454-3098; 777 54th St SW, 532-5662; 34 Squires St, Rockford, 866-4306. arniesrestaurants.com.

B, L, D $ Aryana Restaurant & Bar — Comfortable dining room in Crowne Plaza Hotel offers breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner selections from a seasonal menu. Open daily. 5700 28th St SE, 957-1770. hiaryana.com. B, L, $-$$ D

Brann’s Steakhouse & Sports Grille — Famous sizzler steaks, small plates, sandwiches, salads, gluten-free and vegetarian choices, bar munchies. See website for eight West Michigan locations. branns.com. L, D $ Bull’s Head Tavern — Large selection of appetizers. Entrees include pasta, fish, chicken and steak along with burgers and sandwiches. Closed Sun. 188 Monroe Ave NW, 4543580. thebullsheadtavern.com. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$ Charley’s Crab — Fresh seafood in a fine dining atmosphere with views of the Grand River. Early menu 4:30-6 pm daily. Glutenfree menu. Sun brunch 10-2:30. Open daily.

63 Market Ave SW, 459-2500. muer.com.

L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$

gill, perch, smelt and shrimp, by the pound or in baskets with fries. Also to go. Closed Mon. T rinity Plaza, 1720 44th St SE, Kentwood, ¢-$ 455-FISH. Facebook. L, D Grand Villa — Prime rib, seafood, complete salad bar. Full-service bar. Closed Sun. 3594 Chicago Dr SW, 538-1360. villadungeon. com. L, D $ Great Lakes Shipping Co. — Beef, seafood and beyond in dockside motif. Patio open in summer. Lounge opens 3 pm. 2455 Burton St SE, 949-9440. greatlakesshippingcompany. com. D $-$$

Green Restaurant — Sandwiches, salads, burgers and seafood, ostrich and elk burgers.

Closed Mon. 2289 East Beltline Ave NE, 4478294. greenrestaurantgrandrapids.com. L, D T ( ue-Sat) $ Cheshire Grill — Sandwiches, soups, salads,

creative burgers. Open daily for breakfast (served all day) and lunch. 2162 Plainfield Ave NE, 635-2713. cheshiregrill.com, Face¢-$ book. B, L, D (Tue-Sat) The Chop House — Aged prime beef, seafood, pork and lamb chops, chicken and more. Downstairs is La Dolce Vita dessert and cigar bar. Closed Sun. 190 Monroe Ave NW, 451-6131. thechophousegrandrapids. com. D $$ Dugan’s Pub & Grille — Casual dining with steaks, seafood, pasta and more at The Elks at Highlands Golf Club. 2715 Leonard St NW, 453-2454. highlandsgr.com. L, D $-$$ FireRock Grille — Country club dining or cook your own filet, shrimp or ahi tuna on a 500-degree stone. Open daily. Sun brunch 10-2. Stonewater Country Club, 7177 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 656-9898. firerockgrille.com.

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Grill House & Rock Bottom Bar — Grill-yourown steak with grillmasters on call. Bottomless salad bowl and potato bar. 1071 32nd St (M-40), Allegan, (269) 686-9192. grillhouse. net. L (downstairs), D $-$$ Honey Creek Inn — Pub setting offers beyond pub fare and daily specials. Closed Sun. 8025 Cannonsburg Rd, Cannonsburg, 874-7849. cannonsburgvillage.com/honeycreek-inn.php. L, D ¢-$ Hudsonville Grille — Varied menu includes Mexican favorites and breakfast. Full bar, catering and banquet services. Closed Sun. 4676 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, 662-9670. hud sonvillegrille.com. B, L, D ¢-$ Judson’s At The B.O.B. — Award-winning steak house offers steaks, seafood and chops. Notable wine list. Closed Sun. 20 Monroe Ave NW, 356-2000. thebob.com/ $$ judsonssteakhouse. D

Bostwick Lake Inn — Menu includes steaks, pork, fish, chicken, mac and cheese, pizzas, sandwiches, soups and salads. Large deck.

Open daily. 8521 Belding Rd, Rockford, 8747290. thegilmorecollection.com/bostwick. php. L (weekends), D $-$$

Flat River Grill — Casual atmosphere in turnof-century building. Comfort food, woodfired pizzas. Full bar plus T he BOB’s House of Brews beers. Al fresco dining on patio.

Open daily at 11:30 am. 201 E Main St, Lowell, 897-8523. thegilmorecollection.com/flat river.php. L, D $-$$

Boulder Creek Restaurant — Boulder Creek Golf Club restaurant has varied menu. Golfcourse views from inside or deck. See website for seasonal hours. 5750 Brewer Ave NE, Belmont, (616) 363-1330, ext 2. boulder creekgolfclub.com. L, D ¢-$

Fleetwood Diner — Extensive diner menu with ribs a specialty, some Mediterranean and Mexican entrees. Open 6:30 for breakfast (8 am-4 pm Sun). Outdoor patio. 2222 44th St SE, 281-2300. fleetwoodbarandgrill. com. B, L, D ¢-$

Brandywine — Café atmosphere. Extensive breakfast menu, lunches with vegetarian choices, dinner entrees include Mexican.

Open daily. 1345 Lake Dr SE, 774-8641; 2844 East Beltline Ave NE, 363-1723. brandywine gr.com. B, L, D (Mon-Sat) ¢-$

Forest Hills Inn — Casual neighborhood favorite with a broad menu, excellent pizza.

Closed Sun. 4609 Cascade Rd SE, 949-4771. foresthillsinn.com. B, L, D $

FLeo’s — Fresh seafood, Certified Black Angus Beef, New Zealand rack of lamb and more in elegant yet casual atmosphere. Early dinner menu 4:30-6 Mon-Fri. Closed Sun. 60 Ottawa Ave NW, 454-6700, leosrestaurant. com. L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$

Fry Daddy’s Fresh Fish — Fried fish, wingdings, walleye, orange roughy, catfish, blue

LINC Up Soul Food Café — Serves up healthy Continued on page 58

Kitchen 67 — Large menu uses Michigan ingredients and includes Brann’s sizzling steaks, sandwiches, salads, small plates, pasta and more. Full bar with craft beers.

Open daily. 1977 East Beltline Ave NE. kitchen 67.com and Facebook. L, D ¢-$ The Landing — Casual atmosphere with views of the Grand River. All-American favorites and monthly specials. 270 Ann St NW (Riverfront Hotel at US 131), 363-7748. $ ontherivergr.com. B, L, D

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Roman Petrack enjoys tailoring everything he cooks to his clients’ desires.

Creatively inspired fare

D

espite sage advice from his pastrychef father warning him to stay out of the kitchen if he wanted a semblance of normalcy in his life, Roman Petrack couldn’t help himself: He had an urge to create.

His subsequent culinary pursuits led him halfway around the world to establish Kangaroo Kitchen & Catering, which opened in the East Fulton business district in September 2013.

Petrack’s personable “down under” flair and tailored take on catered affairs has earned Kangaroo Kitchen the status of preferred caterer at such places as The Ballroom at McKay, Cheney Place, Hydrangea Blue and Richard App Art Gallery, among others, providing inspired gourmet fare that is a far cry from typical catering expectations.

“People are choosing unique locations for their events and just having fun with making their celebration, wedding or event uniquely their own,” he said.

As a result, Kangaroo Kitchen has limited its initial dinner service and focuses instead on an eclectic, ever-changing menu of fresh, made-from-scratch, globally inspired lunch and take-out meals that include imaginative and flavorful vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free fare.

That also allows the quaint and intimate restaurant space to be available in the evenings for private dinner parties, business events and interactive cooking classes “We are primarily a catering company that happens to have a little restaurant,” Petrack said.

Born in New Zealand, raised in the Netherlands and living in Australia dur-

> ROMAN PETRACK Title: Owner/Chef Location: Kangaroo Kitchen & Catering, 1007 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

“You need a good imagination and to have good instinctual feelings when it comes to putting flavors together. I love the creativity of it.”

— Roman Petrack

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ing his teen years, Petrack forged ahead after washing dishes and helping out in the kitchen of a restaurant to a four-year degree from a culinary school in Australia, where he worked in fine-dining restaurants.

“The fun of cooking was the issue. There is an adrenaline rush,” he explained. “I was always fascinated by the artistic, creative side of what my dad was doing. You need a good imagination and to have good instinctual feelings when it comes to putting flavors together. I love the creativity of it, the variety of the work and the interaction with people.”

He also has learned to appreciate the various business aspects incumbent with owning his own place. “It’s all a big adventure, and there’s a lot of excitement in continually learning, setting goals and achieving them.”

Now 44, Petrack followed his heart to America when he was 30, settling in Houston before moving to Denver where he took a hiatus from cooking to work at an animal shelter.

But he missed cooking. He relocated to Saint Louis and offered his services as a private caterer. It wasn’t long before his impressive fare led him to become a personal chef for the likes of NFL’s Isaac Bruce of the Rams, NBA notable Larry Hughes, and the Busch family of Anheiser-Busch fame.

The city also led him to his wife, Andrea Van Pelt, a plastic surgeon whose job offer brought them to Grand Rapids five years ago.

Petrack established himself as a personal chef orchestrating private in-home dinner parties while he was looking for a space to rent for a kitchen. When the former Believe In Music store on Fulton Street came up for sale, he made extensive renovations to accommodate his desire both for public interaction and for a commercial kitchen space.

His flexibility allows him to provide everything from intimate dinners with inhome preparation or interactive cooking parties, to onsite cooking classes, full-scale weddings and other personally tailored events.

With no set menu, Petrack tailors everything to his clients’ requests. Creating original recipes and artistic presentations, he

Roman Petrack’s White Chocolate and Frangelico Mousse 6 ounces good white chocolate 3 egg whites, whipped 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, whipped

1 tablespoon sugar Splash or more of Frangelico or Kahlua

Melt chocolate in a double boiler.

Mix in egg whites thoroughly.

Whip cream together with sugar.

Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate egg mixture.

Gently add alcohol to taste.

Serve in a ramekin or in a homemade chocolate basket with berry couli.

has done everything from non-traditional heavy hors d’oeuvres buffets to gluten-free events and vegan weddings.

“I like throwing ideas back and forth with my sous chef, Josh Underwood. We sit down and brainstorm together,” Petrack said.

“We have a lot of fun cooking vegan because everyone thinks it’s so much different than cooking with meat, but as long as you’re following color, flavor and texture, it all works.”

Petrack’s wife is vegan so it is a familiar cuisine.

“I really enjoy helping make people’s events unique, being engaged with the cli-

ents and adding to the atmosphere of the party, along with the variety and flexibility of what we offer,” he said.

“What we strive for is creating food that the guests will be talking about a long time after the event. ‘Catering food’ sometimes becomes just catering food. I’ve tried to take the personal aspect of doing private dinners and taking it to a much larger scale. It is food that is specially prepared with love for them as if they were dining out somewhere special.”

When not in the kitchen, Petrack loves to snowboard, snowshoe, hike with his dog, and “dabble” in composing music.

— JULIE BURCH

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Continued from page 55 fusion of country favorites and innovative choices. Open daily (Sun brunch noon-4).

1167 Madison Ave SE (LINC Development Center), 475-6650. facebook.com/lincupsoul foodcafe. B, L, D ¢-$ The Meadows Grille — Patio and dining room overlook GVSU golf course. Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.

Open daily during golf season. 1 W Campus Dr, Allendale. gvsu.edu/meadows. L (WedSun), D ¢ Pal’s Diner — Traditional diner offers breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. Closed Sun. 6503 28th St SE, 942-7257. palsdiner.com.

B, L, D ¢ Pearl Street Grill — Bright, contemporary restaurant features diverse menu in downtown Holiday Inn. Open daily. 310 Pearl St NW, 235-1342. Facebook. B, L, D $ Rainbow Grill — Breakfast, soup and sandwiches, daily lunch specials, chicken, fish and other dinner staples. Closed Sun. 4225 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, 896-0033; 4158 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, 534-8645. rainbow grillmichigan.com. B, L, D ¢-$ Ramona’s Table — Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, small plates, homemade desserts. Farm-to-table specials.

Michigan beers, wine. Kids menu. Closed Sun. 17 Squires St Square, Rockford, 951¢-$ 7100. ramonastable.com. L, D Red Jet Café — In former Creston Heights library. Coffee bar. Menu ranges from omelets to specialty pizzas. Full bar. 1431 Plainfield Ave NE, 719-5500. thegilmorecollec tion.com/redjet.php. B (Sat-Sun), L, D (MonSat) ¢-$ Reds On The River — On Rogue River. Large menu ranges from seafood to chops, plates to share. Extensive deck. Kids menu. 8 E Bridge St, Rockford, 863-8181. reds-live.com. $-$$ L, D Rio Grand Steak House & Saloon — Texasstyle barbecue ribs, steaks and more. 5501 Northland Dr NE, 364-6266. riograndsteak house.com. L, D $-$$ RiverHouse Ada — Casual vibe. Menu features regional cuisine from chicken and dumplings to filet. Also sandwiches, small plates. Closed Sun. 445 Ada Dr SE, 432-3345. ¢-$$ riverhouseada.com. L (Mon-Fri), D Rush Creek Bistro — Diverse menu in clublike surroundings. Weeknight and happy hour specials. Sunnybrook Country Club, 624 Port Sheldon Rd, Grandville, 457-1100. $ rushcreekbistro.com. L, D Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse — Classic Ameri-

can steakhouse in the Amway Grand Plaza.

187 Monroe Ave NW, 774-2000. amway grand.com. L, D $$ Saburba — Specializes in take-out. Everchanging menu of entrees, sandwiches, soups, baked goods and coffee. Catering.

Closed Sun. 7277 Thornapple River Dr, Ada, 682-5290. saburba.com and Facebook. B, L, D ¢-$ Spinnaker — Large menu features seafood and landlubber entrées, small plates.

Open daily. 4747 28th St SE (Hilton GR Airport), 957-1111. hiltongrandrapids.com. B, L, $-$$ D Sundance Bar & Grill — Southwestern-infused cuisine, margarita bar. Open daily. 5755 28th St SE (Esplanade Plaza), 956-5644; Waters Building, 151 Ottawa Ave NW, 776-1616. $ sundancegrill.com. B, L, D (Mon-Sat) Swan Inn Restaurant — Home-cooked meals include pot roast, Salisbury steak and meatloaf. Huge breakfasts. Cygnet Lounge offers cocktails and nibbles. 5182 Alpine Ave NW, 784-1245. swaninnmotel.com. B, L, D ¢-$ Terrace Grille at Bay Pointe Inn — Lakefront setting. Seasonally changing menu known for steaks and seafood. Holiday brunches. 11456 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, (269) 672-5202. bay $-$$ pointeinn.com. L, D Tillman’s — Chicago-style chophouse in former warehouse district. Known for steaks but something for every taste. Closed Sun. 1245 Monroe Ave NW, 451-9266. tillmansrestaur $-$$ ant.com. L, D Timbers Inn — Menu ranges from appetizers to meat ’n’ potatoes fare in lodge-like surroundings. Open daily. 6555 Belding Rd NE, 874-5553. timbersinn.net. L (Wed-Sun), ¢-$ D Twisted Rooster — Classic dishes with unexpected twists. Full bar features local beers/ wines. Open daily. 1600 East Beltline Ave NE, 301-8171. twisted-rooster.com. L, D ¢-$$ Vintage — Intimate setting with upscale menu that includes prime steaks and fresh seafood. International wine list. Watermark Country Club, 1600 Galbraith SE, 949-0570. redwaterrestaurantgroup.com. D $$ Walker Roadhouse — Diverse menu with interesting twists on classic fare. Closed Sun. 3272 Remembrance Rd NW, 791-9922. thewalkerroadhouse.com. L (Mon-Fri), D $

VEGETARIAN Bartertown Diner — Vegetarian/vegan/raw offerings in worker-owned and -operated diner. Promotes use of fresh, local ingredi-

ents. Closed T ue (hours change seasonally, check website). 6 Jefferson Ave SE, 233-3219. bartertowngr.com. L, D (Wed-Sat) ¢-$

PUBS & TAVERNS 84th Street Pub and Grille — American fare from pizzas to steaks, full-service bar. Kids menu. Daily specials. Closed Sun. 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr, Byron Center, 583-1650.

84thstpub.com. L, D ¢-$ Blue Dog Tavern — West Michigan craft brews on tap. Good selection of tots, dogs and burgers. Open daily. 638 Stocking Ave NW, 608-6050. bluedogtaverngr.com. L, D ¢ Bobarino’s At The B.O.B. — Grill on 2nd floor of T he B.O.B. offers everything from woodfired pizza to upscale entrées. Lunch menu has deli sandwiches, salads, burgers. Fullservice bar. Outdoor seating. Closed Sun. 20 Monroe Ave NW, 356-2000. thebob.com/bob arinospizza. L, D ¢-$ Bud & Stanley’s — Extensive menu includes Mexican specialties, pasta, burgers and more. Daily specials. Takeout available.

Open daily. 1701 4 Mile Rd NE, 361-9782. bud andstanleys.com. L, D ¢-$ Cascade Sports Grill — Varied menu of appetizers, sandwiches, baskets, salads. Sizable bar with extensive martini menu. Cascade Centre, 6240 28th St SE, 974-3338.

Facebook. L, D $ Charlie’s Bar & Grill — Well-rounded menu features dinners from ribs, steaks and seafood to kielbasa and kraut. Also Mexican fare, sandwiches. Full-service bar. Closed Sun. 3519 Plainfield Ave NE, 364-0567. Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Cheers Good Time Saloon — Menu offers something for everyone in a log-cabin environment. T ake-out available. Open daily.

3994 Plainfield Ave NE, 363-1188. cheers ¢ grandrapids.com, Facebook. B, L, D Corner Bar — Famous for brews and chili dogs, but with extensive menu. 31 N Main St, Rockford, 866-9866. rockfordcornerbar. com. L, D ¢ Cottage Bar — Longtime favorite since 1927.

Famous Cottage burgers and fries, signature chili and more. Closed Sun. 18 LaGrave Ave SE, 454-9088. cottagebar.biz. L, D ¢ Crooked Goose — Full menu of “old-school tavern favorites,” including munchies, pizzas, sandwiches and burgers, fresh greens, entrees. Open daily. 355 Wilson Ave NW, Walk¢-$ er, 791-2362. crookedgoose.com. L, D Derby Station — Sophisticated pub grub with full bar featuring an array of specialty

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beers. 2237 Wealthy St SE, 301-3236. derby station.com. L, D $ Flanagan’s — Downtown Irish pub features imported beers, entrees with Irish influence.

Frequent live music. Closed Sun. 139 Pearl St NW, 454-7852. flanagansgr.com. L, D ¢ Founders Brewing Co. — Spacious taproom, serpentine bar, and live music Thu and Sat. Menu features appetizers, deli sandwiches.

Outdoor beer garden. 235 Grandville Ave SW, 776-1195. foundersbrewing.com. L, D ¢ Frankie V’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar — Appetizers, subs, stromboli, pizza, pasta, burgers and Mexican. Outdoor patio. Open daily. 1420 28th St SW, 532-8998. frankievs.com. L, D ¢-$ Grand Rapids Brewing Co. — Organic brews, hard cider, wine and spirits. Farm-to-table menu includes sharable plates, sausages, soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees. Open daily. 1 Ionia Ave SW, 459-7000. grbrewing company.com. L (Sat-Sun), D ¢-$ Grand Rapids Garage Bar and Grill — “AllAmerican grub” includes burgers, nachos, sandwiches, soups and salads. Live entertainment Fri and Sat. Open daily. 819 Ottawa Ave NW, 454-0321. garagebargr.com. L, D ¢

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GP Sports — Sports bar and restaurant.

Menu features create-your-own pizzas and burgers, salads and sandwiches. Open daily.

Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, $ 774-2000. amwaygrand.com. L, D Grand Woods Lounge — Eclectic menu with upscale comfort foods. Live entertainment, pool tables, spacious bar. Year-round alfresco dining with fireplace. 77 Grandville Ave SW, 451-4300. grandwoodslounge.com. L, D ¢-$ Gravity Taphouse Grille — Industrial décor. Menu items paired with craft beer suggestions. Pizzas, small and large plates, 64 craft beers on tap. Open daily. 3210 Deposit Dr (East Beltline at I-96), 719-4144. redwater ¢-$ restaurants.com, Facebook. L, D Harmony Brewing Co. — Eastown’s addition to the craft-brewing scene offers custom brews with a full bar, wine and wood-fired pizzas. Sandwiches served 11 am-4pm. Open daily. 1551 Lake Drive SE, 233-0063. harmony $ beer.com. L, D Holly’s Back Door Bar & Grill — Full menu and good selection of munchies at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Closed Sun & Mon. 255 28th St SW, 241-1417. hojogr.com. B, L, D $ HopCat — Crafted brews with some 50 beers on tap and 150 bottled. Full bar and creative fare from meatloaf to mussels. Open daily.

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pints of interest

BY PAT EVANS

A closer look at lagers Lagers cover as vast a spectrum in flavor as ales. Sometimes the variance among them is small. Drink a Pilsner Urquell and a Warsteiner pilsner a few hours apart, and the difference is negligible. Try them side-by-side, and the subtleties of a Bohemian pilsner and German pilsner are more noticeable. T hrow in a Munich Helles, and the light, crisp lagers of Europe can confuse and delight palates at the same time.

Venture into the world of amber lagers and eyes will open a little wider.

A frosty Vienna lager, such as Mexico’s Negra Modelo, makes an exceptional pairing with Mexican food. T he dry, sweet maltiness puts out the fire started by the spicy food.

T he origin of the unusual pairing? Germans settled in Mexico during the 1800s and began producing lagers from their homeland.

Now, the amber-tinted crisp beer is made almost exclusively south of the border.

Its cousins, the Marzen and Oktoberfests, are virtually the same and full of toasted and caramel flavors.

You can also venture into the world of bocks, which stretch from the lighter Maibock to doppelback and eisbock. Bocks are often darker, with quite a bit of caramel flavor and some fruitiness. Doppelbocks are strong, often approaching 10 percent alcohol, and they use so much specialty malt, they come off tasting almost like prune juice.

T his column hopefully will serve to encourage readers to check out the world of lagers instead of ignoring them in favor or an IPA or stout.

Some of the nation’s best craft brewers are finally venturing into the world of lagers, and so should you!

— Pat Evans is a writer and researcher for Gemini Publications who has studied and followed the local beer industry the past six years.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHNNY QUIRIN

There’s still a time and place for lagers, which have a consistency almost unmatched by most of the country’s craft brewers.

FOR MOST OF THE 20TH CENTURY, lagers ruled the beer scene in the United States. Most were mass-produced in the category known as American adjunct lagers.

But as we’ve progressed into the new world of craft beer, the reputation of lagers has turned sour. It’s a shame, too. T hose best-selling “macro” beers — Budweiser, Miller, Coors and many more — grew to popularity because they were cheap, refreshing and palatable to many — that and the fact the companies were run by smart businessmen with even better marketing plans.

T here’s still a time and place for lagers, which have a consistency almost unmatched by most of the country’s craft brewers.

Craft brewers, mostly because of the bad reputation of American lagers, turned to making ales to showcase the versatility of beers.

Ales generally take less time to make than lagers and are harder to mess up — great for craft brewers that are trying to grow the industry.

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“Giro deiTheVini” Wine Tour

25 Ionia Ave SW, 451-4677. hopcatgr.com.

L (Sat-Sun), D ¢-$ Hub’s Inn — Sandwiches, burgers, Mexican food and pizzas. Closed Sun. 1645 Leonard St NW, 453-3571. hubsinn.com. L, D ¢

A food and wine experience only available at Tre Cugini every third Monday of each month.

J.D. Reardon’s — Restaurant and lounge at The Boardwalk offers American, Southwest, T hai and more. Banquet facilities; outdoor seating. 940 Monroe Ave NW, 454-8590. jdreardons.com. L, D $-$$

You will enjoy a five course dinner with special selected wine pairings from that region.

J. Gardella’s Tavern — Massive bar and gargantuan menu includes hearty appetizers, salads, burgers, entrees. Three floors of seating. 11 Ionia Ave SW, 459-8824. jgardellas tavern.com. L, D ¢ Main Street Pub — Varied appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and entrées. Kids eat free Sun-Wed. 11240 University Parkway, Allendale, 895-1234; 1730 28th St SW, Wyoming, 532-2510. mainstpub.com. L, D ¢-$ McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon — New York-style Irish menu includes “re-created” pub fare. T ransforms into nightclub late at night. Open daily. 58 Ionia Ave SW, 4549105. mcfaddensgrandrapids.com. L, D $

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www.trecugini.com 122 Monroe Center St. NW (616) 235-9339

Mill Creek Tavern — Comstock Park eatery offers appetizers, soups, sandwiches, full dinner options. Full bar with separate dining room. 3874 West River Dr, 784-3806. mill creektaverngr.com. L, D ¢-$ The Mitten Brewing Co. — Vintage baseballthemed nanobrewery pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas. 527 Leonard St NW, 608-5612. mittenbrewing.com, Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Mojo’s — Lively dueling piano bar and restaurant open for dinner at 5 pm Wed-Sat, plus late night “munchy menu.” RSVP for dinner early, show starts at 8 pm Wed-Thu, 7 pm Fri-Sat. Closed Sun-Tue. 180 Monroe Ave NW, 776-9000. mojospianobar.com. D ¢-$

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Monarchs’ Club — Starters and snacks, sausages, specialty hot dogs, panini, Italian beef sandwiches and GR Stackers. Michigan beer on draft. Open daily. 646 Stocking Ave NW, 233-9799. monarchsclub.com. L, D ¢

Award Winning Asian Dining

Nick Finks — Mexican fare and burgers in historic tavern. Draft beer, wine, sangria and cocktails. Live music on Sat. Open T ue-Sat. 3965 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park, 7849886. thegilmorecollection.com/nickfinks. php. D $ O’Toole’s Public House — Pub grub includes appetizers, sandwiches and burgers served on a mountain of fries. Open daily. 448 Bridge St NW, 742-6095. otoolesgr.com. L, D ¢-$ MARCH 2015 / GRMAG.COM 61

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Peppino’s Pizzeria and Sports Grille — Italian/American menu. 0-5065 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Allendale, 895-1615; 1515 Eastport Dr SE, Kentwood, 554-8880; Downtown, 130 Ionia Ave SW, 456-8444. peppinospizza.com.

L, D ¢-$$ Rezervoir Lounge — Full menu of appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches and entrees, some with Cajun flavor. Open daily. 1418 Plainfield Ave NE, 451-0010. rezlounge.com, Facebook.

L (Tue-Sun), D ¢-$ Rockford Brewing Co. — Located alongside Rogue River. Food ordered from Vitales.

Hand-crafted brews on tap. Open daily. 12 E Bridge St, Rockford, 951-4677. rockfordbrew ing.com. L, D ¢-$ The Score — Restaurant and sports bar with large menu, more than 100 beers on tap.

Open daily. 5301 Northland Dr NE, 301-0600. thescore-restaurant.com. L, D ¢-$ Shepards Grill & Tavern — Bar food with flare, from appetizers to sirloin. Open daily.

Cascade Center, 6246 28th St SE, 350-9604.

Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Stella’s Lounge — Award-winning stuffed burgers, vegan and vegetarian items too.

Known for its whiskey selection. Open daily.

53 Commerce Ave, 742-4444. stellasgr.com.

L (Fri-Sun), D ¢-$ Village Inn Pizza Parlor — Longtime favorite for pizza, pasta, burgers, chicken, Mexican.

Daily specials. Mon-Fri pizza lunch buffet.

Open daily. 2215 44th St SE, Kentwood, 2811444. vipizza.net. L, D ¢-$ Vitale’s Sports Lounge & Pizzeria — Pizza, pasta, panini and wraps in sports-centric surrounding. Outside deck, live entertainment. Open daily. 3868 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park, 784-6044; takeout 784-5011. vitalessportsbar.com. L, D ¢-$ Woody’s Press Box — Complex includes two bars, patio and bowling. Sandwiches, pizza, Mexican and more. Open daily. 5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, 530-2400. spectru mlanes.com. B (Mon-Sat), L, D $ Z’s — Sports-themed eatery known for its BBQ ribs. Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees. Carry-out available. Open daily. 168 Louis Campau Promenade NW, 454-3141. zsbar.com. L, D ¢-$

ITALIAN/ EUROPEAN Amore Trattoria Italiana — Regional Italian dishes using local products and Italian imports. Italian wines and liqueurs. Housemade desserts. Banquet facility. Sun brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mon. 5080 Alpine Ave

NW, Comstock Park, 785-5344. amoretrat $ toriaitaliana.com. D (Tue-Sat) Angela’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria — Italian dinners, pizza, stromboli, subs and desserts. Daily specials. Lunch buffet, full-service bar. Closed Sun. 240 E Division, Sparta, (616) 887-1913. angelaspizza andrestaurant.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ Big Bob’s Pizza — Neighborhood pizza parlor in EGR’s Gaslight Village also offers appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, subs. Full bar. Open daily. 661 Croswell SE, 233-0123. bigbobspizza.com. L (not Mon), D ¢-$ Bella Pizzeria — Italian entrees, wings, sandwiches, specialty pizzas. Open daily. 3519 S Division Ave, 452-2810. bellapizzagr.com. L (not Sun), D ¢-$ FBrewery Vivant — Belgian beer and food in tradition of French and Belgian country dishes. Housed in a renovated funeral chapel. Most dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Open daily. 925 Cherry St SE, 719-1604. breweryvivant.com. L (Sat-Sun), $-$$ D Brick Road Pizza — T raditional, gourmet and vegan pizzas (gluten-free crusts available); also soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches. Sun Brunch Bar. Full bar. Closed Mon. 1017 Wealthy St SE, 719-2409. brickroad pizza.com. L, D ¢-$ Euro Bistro — European bistro fare includes entrees, small plates, salads, wood-fired pizzas. Take-out available. Full bar. Closed Sun. 6450 28th St SE, 719-2017. eurobistrogr.com.

L (Mon-Fri), D $-$$ Florentine Pizzeria & Sports Lounge — Italian fare with American and Mexican choices and thin-crust pizzas. Big-screen T Vs, pool tables, darts, foosball. 4261 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 455-2230. florentinespizza.com. L, D ¢-$ Florentine of Grandville — Italian, American and Mexican cuisine including pizzas and hand-made pastas. 3245 28th St SW, 5345419. florentineingrandville.com. L, D $ Flo’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar — Pizzas, sandwiches, salads, Italian and Mexican entrees. Big screen T Vs; take-out available.

Open daily. 1259 Post Drive, Belmont, 7851001. flossportsbar.com. L, D ¢-$ Franco’s Pizzeria — Italian entrees, Stromboli, pizza and subs. T akeout available. No alcohol. Open daily. 2103 Alpine Ave NW, 361-7307. francospizzagr.com. D ¢-$ Fred’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant — Longtime favorite offers Italian fare, including fresh pasta and gourmet pizza. Full-service bar. Closed Sun. 3619 Plainfield Ave NE, 361-

8994. fredspizza.com. L, D

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Fricano’s Pizza Restaurant — Famous for its thin-crust pizza. Pasta dinners with sauce that made its way to the retail market. Closed Sun. 5808 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, ¢-$ 785-5800. fricanospizza.com. D Georgio’s Gourmet Pizza — Fifty gourmet pizza options, whole or by the slice. T akeout, delivery available. Open daily. 15 Ionia Ave SW, Suite 140, 356-4600; 5570 28th St SE, 608-8000. georgiosgourmetpizza.com.

L, D ¢-$ G.R.P.D. — Grand Rapids Pizza & Delivery offers traditional, stuffed and specialty pizzas.

No alcohol. Open daily, with a few tables for dining in. 340 State St SE, 742-4773. grand rapidspizza.net. L, D ¢-$ Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen — Specialties include thick-crust Sicilian pizza and stuffed pizza with a crispy crust. Also pasta, entrees, calzones and desserts. Open daily.

2896 Knapp St NE. 608-6912. licarispizza $ kitchen.com. L, D Mangiamo — Historic mansion houses family-friendly eatery. Italian fare plus steaks and seafood. Extensive wine list. Full bar. Open daily. 1033 Lake Dr SE, 742-0600. thegilmore $-$$ collection.com/mangiamo.php. D Marinade’s Pizza Bistro — Wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas, sandwiches. Michigan craft beer. Catering. Open daily. 109 Courtland St, Rockford, 863-3300. marinadespizza ¢ bistro.com. L, D Monelli’s Italian Grill & Sports Bar — Southern Italian cuisine. Sports bar plus familyfriendly dining room with fireplace. Open daily. 5675 Byron Center Ave, Wyoming, 5309700. monellis.com. L, D ¢-$ Noto’s Old World Italian Dining — Elegant décor, extensive classic Italian menu. Special wine cellar dinners. Lounge menu features lighter fare. Closed Sun. 6600 28th St SE, 493-6686. notosoldworld.com. D $-$$ FOsteria Rossa — Casual Italian-inspired cuisine with Michigan roots from Executive Chef/Owner Chris Perkey. Wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta. Full bar. Open Sun for brunch. 16 Monroe Center NW. 988-9350. osteriarossa.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ Pietro’s Italian Ristorante — Regional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Tuscan wines, desserts and cappuccinos. Kids menu. Takeout available. 2780 Birchcrest Dr SE, 4523228. rcfc.com/pietros. L, D $ Salvatore’s Italian Restaurant — Sicilian and southern Italian fare. Separate sports bar; patio seating. Food, beer and wine avail-

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able to go. Delivery and catering. Open daily.

654 Stocking Ave NW, 454-4280. salvatores gr.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ San Chez, A Tapas Bistro — Spanish fare focusing on tapas-style small plates; sides and entrées too. Wine and beer list includes Spanish varieties and sherry. Open daily. 38 W Fulton St, 774-8272. sanchezbistro.com. L, D $-$$ actual patient before treatment

Trattoria di’ Stagione — Small and large plates of Italian dishes from pasta to seafood using locally sourced ingredients. Outside patio. Open daily. 1420 Lake Drive SE, 4585583. trattoriadistagione.com. D $ Tre Cugini — Innovative Italian menu, impressive wine list, fresh pasta and risotto specialties. Outdoor seating. Closed Sun. 122 Monroe Center, 235-9339. trecugini.com. $-$$ L (Mon-Fri), D

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Uccello’s Ristorante, Pizzeria & Sports Lounge — Italian specialties including entrees, plus burgers, sandwiches. Open daily.

2630 East Beltline Ave SE, 954-2002; 4787 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Standale, 735-5520; 8256 Broadmoor Ave SE, Caledonia, 8911100; 3940 Rivertown Pkwy SW, 249-9344. uccellos.com. L, D ¢-$ Vitale’s — T raditional dishes from family recipes. Closed Sun. 834 Leonard St NE, 458-8368. (Vitale’s Sports Lounge next door, 458-2090, open daily lunch and dinner). theoriginalvitales.com. L (sports bar), D ¢-$

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Vitale’s Of Ada — Regional, upscale dishes made from scratch. Also pizza, subs and burgers. Family-friendly; microbrews to martinis in sports pub. 400 Ada Dr SE, Ada, ¢-$ 676-5400. vitalesada.com. L, D Vitale’s Pizzeria — Multiple locations serving pizza and pasta from family recipes. 3868 West River Dr, Comstock Park, 784-6044; 5779 Balsam Dr, Hudsonville, 662-2244, (no alcohol); 5380 S Division Ave, Kentwood, 530-8500. vitales.us. L, D ¢-$

ASIAN Angel’s Thai Café — Extensive T hai fare.

Menu includes your-choice stir-fry option.

Vegetarian-friendly. No alcohol. Open daily.

136 Monroe Center NW, 454-9801. angelsthai cafe.com. L, D ¢-$ Asian Palace — Chinese and Vietnamese fare with extensive menus for each. Family owned and operated. No alcohol. Closed Mon. 825 28th St SW, 534-7770. L, D ¢-$ Bamboo — Vietnamese and Thai cuisine using fresh ingredients made to order. No alcohol. Opens at 11 for lunch. Closed Weds. 2907

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S. Division Ave, Wyoming, 419-3976. bamboo gr.com. L, D ¢-$

Clyde Park Ave SW, 531-7176. Facebook. L, D ¢-$

Bangkok Taste — Thai fare with lunch buffet. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 15 Jefferson Ave SE, 356-5550; 674 Baldwin St, Jenison, 3565550. Facebook. L, D ¢-$

First Wok — Mandarin, Hunan, Szechuan cuisine. Full bar. Open daily. Three locations: 2301 44th St SE, 281-0681; 3509 Alpine Ave NW, 784-1616; 6740 Old 28th St SE, 5759088. firstwokgr.com. L, D $

Bangkok View — Authentic T hai cuisine.

No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1233 28th St SW, 531-8070. bangkokviewthairestaurant.com, ¢-$ Facebook. L, D Beijing Kitchen — Hunan, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines. Lunch and dinner specials. No alcohol. 342 State St SE, 458-8383. beijingkitchengr.com. L (not Sat), D ¢-$ Blue Ginger Asian Kitchen — Noodle-based Thai dishes, chicken, seafood, beef and pork entrees, curries. Vegetarian options. No alcohol. Open daily. 5751 Byron Center Ave (Bayberry Market), 261-8186. bluegingerkitchen. com. L, D ¢-$ China Chef — Family-style restaurant with Szechuan-style entrées and Hunan choices.

No alcohol. Open daily. 4335 Lake Michigan Dr NW, 791-4488. chinachef49534.com, Facebook. L, D ¢-$ China City — Chinese cuisine; lunch prices all day. No alcohol. Closed Mon. 1140 Monroe Ave NW, 451-3688. L, D ¢-$ ChinaTown — Asian restaurant and Japanese steakhouse with tabletop-style meals available. Closed Mon. 69 28th St SW, 4523025. chinatowngrandrapids.com. L, D ¢-$ China Yi Wang — Chinese dishes including spicy Hunan. No alcohol. 1947 Eastern Ave SE, 241-3885. L, D ¢-$ East Garden Buffet — Cantonese, Hunan, Szechuan cuisine. Daily buffet. No alcohol.

6038 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 698-8933. L, D ¢-$ Empire Chinese Buffet — All-you-can-eat buffet. Seafood buffet Sat-Sun. Open daily.

4255 Alpine Ave NW, 785-8880. empire chinesebuffet2.com. L, D ¢-$ Erb Thai — T hai fare; will accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, no MSG. No alcohol.

Open daily. 950 Wealthy St SE, 356-2573. erbthaigr.com. Facebook. L, D ¢

Fuji Yama Asian Bistro — Hibachi grill tables or eat in dining room with Chinese, Japanese and Thai selections. Full bar. Open daily. 1501 East Beltline Ave NE, 719-1859. letseat.at/ fujiyama. L, D ¢-$ Fortune Chef — Chinese and American fare.

Breakfast served all day. No alcohol. Open daily. 9353 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia, 891-1388. fortunechefcaledonia.com. B, L, D ¢-$ Golden 28 — Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, Vietnamese cuisine. No alcohol. Closed Mon. 627 28th St SW, Wyoming, 531-2800. L, $ D

SE, 455-8888. Facebook. L, D

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Ju Sushi & Lounge — Sushi and sashimi, Japanese hibachi, tempura, soups, salads and entrées in elegant surroundings. Full bar, huge sake selection. T akeout, catering and banquets. Open daily. 1144 East Paris Ave SE, 575-5858. jusushi.com. L, D ¢-$ Lai Thai Kitchen — Vietnamese, T hai and Japanese fare. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1621 Leonard St NE, 456-5730. Facebook, laithai kitchen.com. L, D ¢-$ Little Bangkok — Extensive T hai standbys plus some unique items. Kids meals available. Serves beer and wine. Closed Sun. 850 Forest Hill Ave SE, 808-3153. littlebangkokgr. com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$ Mandarin — Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine. Cocktails. Lunch menu. Open daily.

2460 28th St SE, 530-3300. mandaringrand ¢-$ rapids.com. L, D

Golden Dragon — Chinese, Mandarin cuisines with Japanese steakhouse. Full bar.

Closed Sun. 3629 Plainfield Ave NE, 3631318. goldendragongr.com. L, D $

Marado Sushi — Large selection of rolls, tempura, udon and yakisoba noodles, teriyaki, hibachi, plus selection of Korean entrees.

Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner, Sun 2-9 pm. 6252 28th St SE, 977-0444. L, D ¢-$

Golden Gate Restaurant — Chinese fare with all-inclusive lunch combination plates, some hot and spicy choices. No alcohol.

4023 S Division Ave, 534-7087. Facebook.

L, D ¢

Maru Sushi & Grill — Large menu of Japanese cuisine with a twist, from sushi to hibachi grilled items. Vegetarian options. Open daily. 927 Cherry St SE, 458-1900. marurest aurant.com. L, D $-$$

Golden Wok — Chinese cuisine with some Hunan-spiced dishes. Sunday specials.

Full bar. Open daily. 1971 East Beltline Ave NE (Knapp’s Corner), 363-8880. goldenwok grandrapids.com. L, D ¢-$

Mikado Sushi — Sushi and sashimi à la carte.

Dinners offer full range of Japanese cuisine.

Lunch specials. Serves alcohol. Closed Sun. 3971 28th St SE, 285-7666. mikadogr.com.

L (Mon-Fri), D ¢-$

Grand Lakes — Chinese dishes, lunch combination plates. No alcohol. Pick-up and take-out only. 1810 Breton Rd SE (Breton Village), 954-2500. grandlakesgrandrapids. ¢-$ com. L, D

Ming Ten — All-you-can-eat Japanese/ Chinese buffet, sushi bar, hibachi grill and American selections. No alcohol. Open daily.

2090 Celebration Dr NE (2nd floor), (616) 365-3989. mingtenrestaurant.com. L, D ¢-$

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet — PanAsian cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian and American. No alcohol. Open daily. 785 Center Dr NW (Green Ridge Shopping Center), 785-8200. letseat.at/hibachi grillsupremebuffet. L, D ¢

Mynt Fusion Bistro — Asian fare includes Thai, Korean and Chinese. Renowned for its curries: blue, peanut or yellow. No alcohol.

Closed Sun. 800 W Main St, Lowell, 987¢-$ 9307. myntfusion.com. L, D Ning Ye — Family-owned restaurant serves Chinese and Korean fare. No alcohol. Closed Sun during winter. 6747 E Fulton St, Ada, 676-5888. ningye.info. L, D $

Erb Thai Café — Thai fare for dining in/taking out. No alcohol. Open daily. 4160 Lake Michigan Dr NW, 724-4102. Facebook. L, D ¢

Hong Kong Express — Szechuan and Cantonese for dine-in or carry-out. All-you-caneat lunch buffet. No alcohol. 150 E Fulton St, 235-2888. L, D ¢-$

Erb Thai Xpress — T hai fare for take-out only. Open daily. 820 Michigan St NE, 4540444 (fax 454-0485). Facebook. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢

Hunan Chinese Restaurant — Full menu of Chinese options. No alcohol. 1740 44th St SW, 530-3377. hunangr.com; 1263 Leonard ¢-$ St NE, 458-0977. hunangrc.com. L, D

Nu-Thai Bistro — Appetizers, soups, T hai salads, fried rice, curries and noodle dishes; seafood, duck. No alcohol. Open daily. 2055 28th St SE, 452-0065. nuthaibistro.com.

L, D ¢-$

Far-East Chinese Restaurant — Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean dishes. Carryout and catering available. No alcohol. 3639

Jade Garden — Chinese cuisine with some American dishes. Children’s menu, large selection of tropical cocktails. 4514 Breton Rd

Osaka Steakhouse — Japanese cuisine including sushi, hibachi, shabu-shabu and more. Full bar. Open daily. 4977 28th St SE,

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grabbin’ a bite

BY GRANT STOYE

Juicy meats and killer corn bread was absolutely immaculate with hints of garlic in a creamy cheese.

Arguably the best side — and perhaps my favorite food of the day — was the deep-fried corn bread, which was not even remotely dry but retained that wonderful cornbread flavor with the texture of a pastry. I could have eaten nine pieces.

I enjoyed my meal at the Memphis, but I wish they’d embrace the flavors they’ve cultivated and worked so hard to perfect.

Owner Steve Elkowitz has a huge smoker in back that uses hickory pellets to stoke the smoke, and it’s that enticing smell that fills the place.

I also sampled the T iger Char burger, which combines some of my favorite esoteric ingredients: a tangy, spicy Tiger sauce used in stir fry, horseradish sauce and a creamy Havarti cheese. T he burgers are served medium-well, so be sure to ask for it to be cooked differently if that’s not your thing.

In terms of sides, the Honey Baked Beans were pretty good, although they had a chili-type taste, and the mac-and-cheese

Good news for downtown workers and dwellers: Memphis delivers lunch Monday through Thursday (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) with a minimal order of $15. Check out the menu and delivery area at memphissmokehouse. com.

— Grant Stoye enjoys writing about baseball and comic books, eating well and frequently, and drawing pictures of dinosaurs in formal wear.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

MAKE NO MISTAKE, Memphis Smokehouse in downtown Grand Rapids lives up to its name with some great smoked products: pork, brisket and ribs.

Owner Steve Elkowitz has a huge smoker in back that uses hickory pellets to stoke the smoke, and it’s that enticing smell that fills the place and really makes it hard to narrow down what to order.

The first thing I noticed was how small the restaurant is.

The large front window at 180 Monroe Ave. NW hides a small interior, which will be fine once warm weather arrives with plans for an outdoor seating area. But on this winter day, it made for cramped surroundings.

I ordered a sampler platter of slowsmoked pork, dry-rubbed smoked beef brisket and a half-slab of Memphis dryrubbed ribs. All three entrees were delicious. T he pork’s juicy consistency meant I could eat it without the sauces provided.

T he brisket was sumptuous, and the ribs had a great flavor that resounded without being overwhelming.

But while the dry rub and spices used to prep those three meats were fantastic, they played second fiddle to the sauces on the table: a red-hot-based, a mustardbased and a hearty barbecue. The rub was so delicious there was no need to be timid about it — the spices should be more prevalent.

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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro — Upscale chain known for modern Chinese dishes from Mongolian beef to chicken lettuce wraps. Full bar. T he Village at Knapp’s Crossing, 2065 East Beltline Ave NE, 447-2060. pfchangs. com. L, D $ Pho Anh Trang — Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai cuisine. Daily specials. Catering. Open daily.

No alcohol. 3633 Eastern Ave, Wyoming, 246-9966. phoanhtrang.com. L, D ¢-$ Pho Soc Trang — Wide selection of Vietnamese offerings. No alcohol. 4242 S Division Ave, 531-0755. L, D ¢-$

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6719 S Division Ave, 551-1706; Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave SW, 805-5308; 5260 Northland Dr NE, 363-2222. rakthaibistro. com. L, D ¢-$

Sushi Kuni — Japanese and Korean cuisine, Asian fusion fare. Traditional Japanese tatami room for groups. Serves alcohol. Closed Sun. 2901 Breton Rd SE, 241-4141. sushikuni. net, Facebook. L, D ¢-$$

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Thai Express — T hai specialties, spiced to customer specification. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 4317 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 827-9955. thaiexpressgr.com. L (Mon-Fri), D ¢ Thai Fusion — Thai cuisine and fusion specials with good selection of starters and salads. Kids menu $5.99. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 3097 Broadmoor Ave SE (near 29th St), 301-8883. thaifusiongr.com. L, D ¢-$ Three Happiness Restaurant — Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan fare. Daily specials.

No alcohol. 3330 Alpine Ave NW, Target Plaza, 785-3888. Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Tokyo Grill & Sushi — Japanese tatami rooms, sushi bars. Menu includes hibachi,

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Serves alcohol. 3005 East Beltline SE, 9425120. shanghaiichiban.com. L, D $-$$

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teriyaki, Udon, tempura. Sake, plus Japanese and American beer and wine. Open daily.

4478 Breton Rd SE, 455-3433. tokyogrill sushi.com. L, D ¢-$ Tokyo Roadhouse — Japanese (sushi) and Chinese menus, lunch specials. Order online for pickup, delivery (until 8 p.m.) or express dine-in. No alcohol. Open daily. 4095 Plainfield Ave. NE, 365-3719. tokyoroadhouse. com. L, D ¢-$ Wei Wei Palace — Chinese seafood restaurant features Cantonese cuisine, dim sum and barbecue. Open daily. 4242 S Division Ave, 724-1818. weiweipalace.com. L, D $ Wonton Express — No-frills ambience serving authentic Chinese fare. No alcohol. 6719 S Division Ave, 281-8816. L, D ¢-$ FXO Asian Cuisine — T hai, Chinese and Vietnamese food. Full bar. Vegetarian options, lunch specials Mon-Sat. Open daily. 58 Monroe Center, 235-6969. xoasiancuisine. com. L, D $-$$ Yummy Wok — Cantonese, Hunan and Szechuan dishes. No alcohol. 4325 Breton Rd SE, 827-2068. Facebook. L, D ¢-$

INDIAN Bombay Cuisine — Traditional Indian dishes with spices and flavors from Northern India. Full bar. Open daily. Takeout available.

1420 Lake Dr SE, 456-7055. Facebook. L, D $ Curry Kitchen — Authentic Indian cuisine.

Daily lunch buffet. Kids menu. T akeout.

Open daily. No alcohol. 961 E Fulton St, 2421300. currykitchengr.com. L, D $ India Town — Indian fare including vegetarian and vegan in humble atmosphere. Lunch buffet Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Closed T ue.

3760 S Division Ave, 243-1219. indiatowngrr. com. L, D ¢-$ Palace Of India — Indian cuisine with a sizeable menu that includes vegetarian selections. Lunch buffet 11 am-3 pm. No alcohol.

138 E Fulton St, 913-9000. palaceofindia restaurant.com. L, D ¢-$ Royal Palace of India — T raditional Indian cuisine. Open daily. 526 Stocking Ave NW, 913-9040. royalpalaceofindia.com. L, D $

MIDDLE EASTERN/ MEDITERRANEAN Le Kabob — Huge appetizer selection, soups, salads, sandwiches, large choice of entrees and combos. Kids menu. Carry out available.

No alcohol. Open daily. 2923 28th St SE, 2724135; 4022 Alpine Ave NW, 647-9722. leka bob.com. L, D ¢-$

Marie Catrib’s — Middle-Eastern sandwiches, soups, salads. Deli, bakery, T urkish coffee, kids menu. Vegetarian options. Closed Sun. No alcohol. 1001 Lake Dr SE, 454-4020. mariecatribs.com. B (Mon-Sat), L, D (MonFri) ¢-$ Mediterranean Grills — Gyros, kabobs, falafel, shwarma, hummus, kafta. Closed Sun. No alcohol. Cascade Center, 6250 28th St SE, 949-9696. L, D $ Mr. Gyros — Family-owned restaurant offers Mediterranean specialties. Drive-through, take-out, delivery and catering available.

Closed Sun. 2260 Alpine Ave NW, 791-6660. mrgyrosdrivethru.com. L, D ¢-$ Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine — Large selection of Lebanese cuisine. Serves beer and wine.

Takeout and catering available. Closed SunMon. 2228 Wealthy St SE in EGR, 456-8999. ostaslebanese.com. L (Tue-Fri), D ¢-$ Parsley Mediterranean Grille — Appetizers, salads, soups, pitas, lunch and dinner combos. Catering available. No alcohol. 80 Ottawa Ave NW, 776-2590. parsleymg.com.

L, D ¢-$ Pita House — Sami’s gyros, Middle East specialties. No alcohol. Open daily. 1450 Wealthy St SE, 454-1171; 3730 28th St SE, 940-3029; 4533 Ivanrest Ave SW, 261-4302. thepitahouse.net. L, D ¢ Raad’s Mediterranean Grill — Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Lebanese favorites. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free offerings. No alcohol. Open daily. 962 Cherry St SE, 4547223. raadsgr.com, Facebook. L, D $ Red Olive Restaurant — Huge menu features Greek and Mediterranean entrees, gyros, pita wraps and other sandwiches, pastas, steaks, seafood, burgers and more. Kids menu, carry-out available. 3563 28th St SE, 954-0300. redoliverestaurant.com. B, L, D ¢-$ Sheshco Grill — Mediterranean cuisine including shish kabob, lamb shanks, quail and sautéed meats, plus vegetarian and seafood options. No alcohol. Open daily. 2121 Celebration Dr NE (Knapp’s Corner), 364-0600. sheshcogrill.com. L, D $ FShiraz Grille — Authentic Persian cuisine: fire-grilled kabobs, vegetarian options. Full bar, wine list, martinis. Closed Mon. 2739 Breton Rd SE, 949-7447. shirazgrille.com.

L (Fri-Sun), D $-$$ Zeytin — T urkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Full bar, extensive beer and wine lists.

T akeout available. Open daily. 400 Ada Dr SE, Ada, 682-2222. zeytinturkishrestaurant. com. L, D $

AFRICAN Little Africa Cuisine — Hearty vegetable stews; sauces and fixings served on Ethiopian flat bread. Sample other specialties. No alcohol. Cash or checks only. Open daily. 956 E Fulton St, 222-1169. Facebook. L, D ¢ Gojo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli — Authentic dishes including vegetarian options. Watt (stew) dishes served with injerra flatbread.

Ethiopian coffee ceremony Sun-Mon. Carry-out available. No alcohol. Open daily.

421 Norwood SE, 459-3383. gojoethiopian cuisine.com. L, D $ Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant — Authentic Ethiopian dishes, traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Buffet lunch and dinner on Sat. No alcohol. Open daily. 4301 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 350-0009. Facebook. L, D $

MEXICAN/LATIN AMERICAN/ CARIBBEAN 7 Mares — Authentic Mexican dishes including breakfast. Opens daily at 10. 1403 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 301-8555. Facebook. B, L, D ¢-$$ Beltline Bar — Americanized T ex-Mex menu, including wet burritos. Full bar. Big Enchilada curbside service: call in your order and have it brought to your car. Open daily. 16 28th St SE, 245-0494. beltlinebar. com. L, D $ Cabana Tres Amigos — Authentic Mexican fare. Full bar, take-out, vegetarian selections.

1409 60th St SE, 281-6891. cabanatresami gos.net. L, D ¢-$ Café San Juan — Puerto Rican and Mexican/ American cuisine. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 3549 Burlingame Ave SW, 530-2293. Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Cancun Mexican and Seafood Restaurant — Specializes in Mexican seafood dishes but offers a full range of items. Open daily. 1518 Grandville Ave SW, 248-2824. L, D ¢-$ Cantina — Menu offers extensive Mexican specialties. Full-service bar. Drive-thru window. Outdoor patio. Open daily. 2770 East Paris Ave SE, 949-9120. cantinamexican grill.biz. L (Sun-Thu), D $ Chez Olga — Caribbean and Creole fare. Veggie/vegan options. T ake-out available. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 1441 Wealthy St SE, 2334141. chezolga.com. L, D ¢-$ Cinco De Mayo — Mexican eatery offers the usual fare plus carnitas and steak asada. Full bar. Open daily. 123 Courtland St, Rockford, 866-3438; 114 Monroe Center NW, 719-2404.

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FDonkey Taqueria — Authentic Mexican food, including tacos, tostadas, botanas and tortas in a former 1920’s service station. Full bar with large selection of tequila. Open daily. 665 Wealthy St SE. donkeygr.com, Facebook. L, D ¢-$ Downtown Trini’s — Sparta destination offers traditional Mexican fare. Full bar. Closed Sun and Mon. 148 E Division Ave, Sparta, ¢-$ 887-2500. downtowntrinis.com. L, D El Arriero Mexican Grill — Extensive menu offers specialty dishes, with à la carte selections for smaller appetites. Mexican and domestic beers, Margaritas. Open daily. 2948 28th St SE, 977-2674. elarrieromexicangrill. com. L, D ¢-$ El Barrio Mexican Grill — Creative twists on Mexican. Full bar. Open daily. 545 Michigan St NE, 301-0010. elbarriomexicangrill.com. ¢-$ L, D El Burrito Loco — More than 70 Mexican selections and a few American. Full bar. Open daily. 4499 Ivanrest SW, 530-9470. elburrito locorestaurant.com. L, D ¢-$

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El Granjero — Mexican fare from steak and shrimp dishes to à la carte and menudo on weekends. No alcohol but tasty virgin coladas. Open daily. 950 Bridge St NW, 4585595. Facebook. B, L, D ¢ El Sombrero — Offers “the original” wet burrito, dry ones too. Weekly specials. No alcohol. Closed Sun. 527 Bridge St NW, 451-4290. elsombrerorestaurantmi.com. L, D ¢ Fajita Republic — Upscale Mexican fare with fajitas flamed tableside, tacos a la carte. 100 tequillas in the full bar. Open daily. 2183 East Beltline Ave NE, 272-3047. fajitarepublic $ cantina.com. L, D Grand Villa Dungeon — Mexican food and American favorites. Full bar. 3594 Chicago Dr SW, 534-8435. villadungeon.com. L (FriSun), D $

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Jamaican Dave’s — Jerked, fricasseed or curried chicken; curried goat, oxtail, beef and chicken patties; jerked wings; salt fish and “escoveitched” fish. Closed Sun. 1059 Wealthy St SE, 458-7875. jamaicandaves. com. L, D ¢ Las Cazuelas — Open for breakfast at 10 am.

Genuine Hispanic flavors. 411 Wilson Ave NW, Walker, 726-6600. Facebook. B, L, D ¢ La Huasteca — Homemade recipes. All items can be accommodated for vegetarians.

Small dining room. No alcohol. Open daily.

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BY AMY RUIS

If you had to pick one wine …

“Imagine you’re on a deserted island, kicking back and enjoying life. What wine would you want to be drinking?”

Kate Leeder, Aperitivo at Downtown Market “I would choose Txacoli, an absolutely fresh, delicious wine from the Basque region bordering France and Spain. It may or may not be slightly effervescent, white or pink, but it is as refreshing as the day is long.

Jill Norris, Grove/Essence Restaurant Group “My wine would be a Cinsaut. Bill Frick makes one in Dry Creek Valley, California.

The beautiful cherry fruit is followed up by nice weight and pleasant acidity, finished with a touch of spice and a hint of vanilla.”

Since I wrote this from a tropical paradise, I will let you in on what I’m drinking — I mean, what I would drink: Sauvignon Blanc. I’d have to bring some French Sancerre or Loire Valley options but also a load of New Zealand juice!

What would you drink in your tropical paradise?

— Amy Ruis, owner of Art of the Table and Aperitivo, is a wine enthusiast who is working on her Level II Sommelier certification.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHNNY QUIRIN

THIS IS THE TIME of year we Michiganders long to be anywhere but here. Spring break is just around the corner for some, but for others, we’ll have to make the tropics come to us.

I asked some of my wine cohorts from local restaurants and stores to answer this question: “Imagine you’re on a deserted island, kicking back and enjoying life. What wine would you want to be drinking?”

Kris Spaulding, Brewery Vivant “I would pick a brut sparkling wine/Champagne. My favorite vineyard is L. Mawby on the Leelanau Peninsula. I especially love Blanc de Blancs (a Chardonnay) and Sex (a rosé blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay). At Brewery Vivant, there’s always a bubbly from Mawby on tap; right now it’s Detroit, but we change it often.”

Bill Koski, wine buyer, The Gilmore Collection “Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru (a bold, full, French Chardonnay) to pair with my all-lobster diet.”

Chef Chris Perkey, Osteria Rossa “T his is a tough one. As a chef I always think of pairing wine and food, so if I were to be stranded on an island, I assume I would be eating seafood and coconuts — so a crisp white would be in order! However, as a lover of Italian wines and with only one choice, I’d have to go red — specifically, Nebbiolo. It’s big and fruity but lighter on the tannin than its bigger brother. Of course, Angelo Gaja would be my first choice, but there are plenty of others that would be just fine by me.”

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fare, including tacos stuffed with goat, chicken, pork and cactus in a casual, take-out setting. 1338 S Division Ave, 284-2297. L, D ¢ Lindo Mexico Restaurant — Fresh food with “real Mexican flavor.” Happy hour 2-6 pm.

Kids menu. Open daily. 1292 28th St SW, Wyoming, 261-2280. lindomexicorestaura nt.com. L, D ¢-$ Maggie’s Kitchen — Mexican fare in café setting, cafeteria-style ordering. No alcohol. 636 Bridge St NW, 458-8583. Facebook. B, L, D ¢ Michoacan — Mexican fare plus seafood, chicken and steak dishes. No alcohol. Open at 9 am. 334 Burton St SW, 452-0018. B, L, D ¢-$ Mi Tierra Restaurant — Traditional Mexican, eat in or drive through. No alcohol. 2300 S Division Ave, 245-7533. Facebook. L, D ¢ Taco Bob’s — Fresh-Mex, taco salads and the “funny taco,” a hard-shell wrapped in a soft shell. No alcohol. Open Mon.-Fri. 250 Monroe Ave NW, 458-1533. tacobobs.com. L ¢ Tacos El Caporal — T wo locations serving Mexican fare, with menudo Sat and Sun. No alcohol. 1260 Burton St SW, 246-6180; 1717 28th St SW, Wyoming, 261-2711. B, L, D ¢

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Walkability, convenience and green space Many Fulton Heights residents consider Hillcrest Community Garden the crown jewel of the neighborhood.

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Fulton Heights residents Mary Ellen McNaughton, a Grand Rapids artist and community gardener, poses with Norma Jansma, coordinator of the Hillcrest Community Garden.

esidents of Fulton Heights often refer to the area as a “porch neighborhood.”

“A lot of our homes have front porches and people sit on them,” said Sarah Wilson, a mother with three young sons. “T hey go up and talk to their neighbors. We appreciate that. You see a lot of people walking babies or dogs, or running.”

Identified by special brown street signs, Fulton Heights runs from Fulton Street north to Michigan Street, and Fuller Avenue east to Plymouth Avenue. The ages and styles of homes vary throughout the neighborhood, with progressively larger lots and increasing home values going east to Plymouth.

The neighborhood is home to Hillcrest Community Gardens, believed to be one of the largest in the state. T he historic home of painter Mathias Alten sits at the corner of Fulton Street and Alten Avenue across from Aquinas College. A few blocks west on Fulton Street, Schnitz Deli attracts customers from across the city and beyond.

Fulton Heights is convenient to businesses in Eastown and on Michigan Street and to freeways and downtown. It’s also walkable to such necessities as a grocery store, party store, hardware store and a coffeehouse.

Many homes date to the early 1900s and include hardwood floors and trim, arched doorways and unique windows.

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There’s a variety of styles including colonial, brick ranch and craftsman. The majority of homes in Fulton Heights are owner-occupied, but some of the larger houses have been turned into rentals catering to Aquinas College students.

Norma and Marv Jansma have lived on the highly traveled Fulton Street since 1978 and don’t mind having college students for neighbors.

“I like the busyness of the street,” Norma said. “It’s just a really convenient location to do anything and get anywhere.”

Jansma said the neighborhood’s makeup has changed through the years and includes all ages but is transitioning back to younger families.

“It’s a nice mixture of people who are all interested in keeping the neighborhood safe and keeping their houses up.”

About 1,800 residents call Fulton Heights home and it’s a predominantly Caucasian population. It has one of the highest rates of employed residents and one of the lowest rates of people living in poverty, according to cridata.org.

It’s primarily residential and includes a couple of churches, a temple, the Salvation Army Fulton Heights Community Center and two charter schools.

Other perks include access to green space. Hillcrest and Fuller parks are on the northwest end of the neighborhood. Wil-

cox Park and the wooded Aquinas College campus south of Fulton, while both outside the official neighborhood, are popular with those who live near the southern boundary.

Residents enjoy being close to Fulton Street Farmers Market and neighborhood businesses such as Rylee’s Ace Hardware near Michigan and Fuller.

“In the summer, there’s a train of people walking down Fulton to the farmers market,” said Kristine Huizen, a single professional who moved to the neighborhood in 1996.

“Rylee’s is amazing. That’s really a great resource to have in a community with a lot of older homes.”

Huizen cited friendly neighbors, the proximity to downtown, and access to the bus line and Aquinas as other reasons she’s stayed.

“It’s great to have Aquinas for those who have rental houses,” she said. “It keeps the neighborhood fresh with young students and it has theaters and lectures — it’s a beautiful campus.”

In the summer months, Norma Jansma’s second home is Hillcrest Community Garden, where she started gardening in the early 1980s. She keeps busy as volunteer garden coordinator for the garden that has been on Lyon Street across from the former Hillcrest Elementary School for more than 30 years.

Many homes date to the early 1900s and include hardwood floors and trim, arched doorways and unique windows.

There’s a variety of styles including colonial, brick ranch and craftsman.

Above: The building that housed Calvary Reformed Church and Common Ground Community Church at 1513 E. Fulton St. is being considered for a mixeduse development. At left, Temple Emanuel at 1715 E. Fulton St. boasts classic Mid-Century Modern architecture.

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Jake Steffee and Gordon Griffin enjoy coffee and conversation at Common Ground Coffee Shop at 1319 E. Fulton St. At left, canines run around Hillcrest Dog Park on Lyon Street. Below, Tammy Van Sweden serves soup at Schnitz Deli, 1315 E. Fulton St.

Neighborhood residents receive first priority for available plots, but it is open to residents from across the city and usually has a waiting list. The Fulton Heights Neighborhood Association owns the nearly 5-acre property, which has more than 120 plots rented to gardeners. The site also features a variety of perennials, fruit trees, all sorts of berries, grape vines, herbs and composting areas.

T he gardeners came together to erect a peace pole a few years ago and, with the help of a grant, added a pollinator garden with Michigan native plants to attract butterflies and bees, Jansma said.

“I’m especially partial to the garden — that’s become my hobby,” she said.

“It’s just a nice community thing to do. It’s a huge, diverse set of people. A lot of older people are in their 80s and have been gardening for 50 years. Now we have a lot of younger families, college professors. It’s kind of a progressive neighborhood; people are interested in what they’re

eating and not putting chemicals in their food.”

Last summer, gardeners donated more than 100 pounds of produce to God’s Kitchen and local food pantries, Jansma said.

T hey also come together every year for a spring cleanup and seed swap.

The all-volunteer Fulton Heights Neighborhood Association formed in the late 1980s and incorporated as a nonprofit to buy the community garden property and protect the land from possible development, Jansma said.

T he neighborhood association is currently fundraising to erect a permanent sign at the gardens, said Bob Allen, association president.

The association also organizes a dumpster day, neighborhood garage sale, annual community picnic, block captain program and puts out a newsletter three times a year, he said.

Residents like Mary Ellen McNaughton consider Hillcrest Community Garden the crown jewel of the neighborhood. She lives on Arthur Avenue and has had a plot at the garden since shortly after moving there in 1979.

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“It’s also made property values higher in this area,” she said.

McNaughton, who is a well-known ceramic artist, found her house through a friend and felt an immediate connection as soon as she stepped up on the porch, she said. Her children walked to Hillcrest school and she’s enjoyed being able to walk her dog and walk to nearby businesses.

Atop a hill on Lyon Street, Hillcrest Park is a popular spot for soccer and baseball, and dog lovers unleash their furry friends in the onsite dog park.

“That is really, really special and unique, to have all those trees and grass,” McNaughton said.

“You can look up at the sky, look and see the city to the west — you can even see part of the fireworks from up there.”

McNaughton said Fulton Heights is a neighborly place where people are willing to lend a hand, recalling the year she worked on an ArtPrize entry in her front yard and attracted curious onlookers.

“I had about 30 people helping me,” she said. “Some were neighbors who contributed for free, sharing tools and getting involved. T here was something so thrilling about it.”

Ken and Karen Van Dyke have lived on Alten Avenue for 22 years and echo the sentiments of other neighbors.

“We were just looking for a nice neighborhood — a stable neighborhood and a nice house,” Ken said.

“We’ve been happy. T he neighbors are good. The location is the big thing. It’s close to a lot of things.”

The neighborhood’s main business strip on Fulton includes a party store, Schnitz Deli, a bakery building, Common Ground Coffee House and Grand Rapids Bicycle Co. Schnitz’s owner Brian DeVries purchased the business from the owners of the former Schnitzelbank Restaurant in 1997.

He wanted to open an authentic deli such as those he experienced in Detroit, with fresh bread, meats roasted in-house, and salads, soups and desserts made from scratch. The deli attracts customers from throughout the state and often has a line to the back of the store.

“There doesn’t seem to be another place like this in all of Grand Rapids,” he said. “It kind of has an old feel to it with the buildings.”

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DeVries slowly bought other storefronts on the block to expand operations, buying the coffee shop in 1999 and opening the bakery in 2001, and eventually he connected the deli and coffee shop.

Common Ground has been around for years and serves as a hangout for Aquinas students and neighborhood locals, DeVries said.

He has watched the neighborhood transform in the last two decades and appreciates the patronage of residents.

“I get Christmas cards from the neighbors telling me how happy they are we’re here,” he said.

“T he neighborhood wasn’t anything near what it is now — it’s only improved.

There were a lot of rental units up and down these streets. T he businesses have helped improve the neighborhood — all of them, not GR just mine.”

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area restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries, including Reserve, The Catering Co., Leo’s, Reds on the River and more. Guests can bid on everything from trips to sports memorabilia. Benefits HSWM’s mission to promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals. pawsclawsandcorks.com.

SPORTS MARCH 28 PAJAMA DASH 5K: Salvation Army Kroc Center run through Alger Heights provides scholarships for local youth. Also, Jammie Jog fun run for kids 12 and under and post-race pancake breakfast. The fun starts at 9 a.m. dashdowndivision.com.

march events SPECIAL EVENTS March 14 IRISH ON IONIA: More than 15,000 people are expected to celebrate at the St. Patrick’s Day street party on Ionia Avenue between Fulton and Oakes. Start with the Kegs and Eggs breakfast at McFadden’s and stay for all-day music, dancers and bagpipers, Irish food and shamrock/paper/ scissors tournament. Lineup includes The Waxies, Tallymoore, Peat in the Creel, Paddy’s Cure, The Billies and The Tosspints. irishonionia.com.

March 30 PAWS, CLAWS & CORKS: Humane Society of West Michigan’s third annual fundraiser at DeVos Place features food and drink from

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MARCH 5 - TASTE OF KENTWOOD: Food samples from Kentwood restaurants and a silent auction, hosted by Kentwood Parks & Recreation. 4:30-8 p.m.

Kentwood Activities Center. ci.kentwood.mi.us. See Special Events

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MUSIC MARCH 15-21 GRAND RAPIDS BACH FESTIVAL: Weeklong celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach-inspired performances and community events. grsym phony.org.

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SPECIAL EVENTS March 5 - Taste of Kentwood: Food samples from local restaurants, silent auction. 4:30-8 p.m. Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th St. SE. $5 in advance (Kentwood Rec Dept.), $7 at door. ci.kentwood.mi.us.

March 5-15 - LaughFest: Gilda’s Club celebrates its 14th anniversary with a 10-day, 40-venue, 60-artist festival of laughter.

Comedians include George Lopez, Lavell Crawford, Billy Gardell, Wanda Sykes and Colin Mochrie/Brad Sherwood. Individual event and festival passes: laughfestgr.org.

March 6-8 - Girlfriends Weekend: Downtown Holland hosts three-day event that includes wine tasting, shopping, fashion show, dancing, in-store activities. $125 weekend, $75 Sat. only. girlfriendsweekend.org.

March 7 - Bid for Bachelors & Bachelorettes: 18th annual event auctions off date packages; benefits Friends & Families of Cystic Fibrosis.

Doors open 5:30 p.m., bidding begins 7 p.m.

DeVos Place. $30. bidforbach.org.

March 11 - Pillar Awards: Women’s Resource Center honors West Michigan-based employers who empower women at work. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave. NW. Tickets TBD. grwrc.org.

March 11-14 - Just Between Friends Sale: Maternity and kids clothes, baby equipment and furniture, books, toys. 28th St. Showplace, 1256 28th St. SW, Wyoming. $3 Wed., free Fri. and Sat. grandrapids.jbfsale.com.

MARCH 18 - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION: Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council celebrates Women’s History Month with appetizers and wine. Women’s City Club. ggrwhc.org. See Special Events

March 14 - Grand Rapids St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 11 a.m. at Monroe and Lyon, travels south on Monroe, east on Monroe Center, north on Division, east on Library.

Ends at Veterans Memorial Park.

March 14 - Holland St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Irish dancers, bagpipers and kilt-wearers.

Noon, Eighth St. Marketplace, travels east to Curragh Irish Pub and New Holland Brewing Co. downtownholland.org/stpats.

March 14 - Irish on Ionia: St. Patrick’s Day street party on Ionia between Fulton and Oakes, hosted by BarFly Ventures. Kegs and Eggs breakfast 7-11 a.m. at McFadden’s. All day live music, Celtic dancers and bagpipers, Irish food and shamrock/paper/scissors tournament. $10 in advance (McFadden’s, HopCat, GR Brewing Co., Stella’s and irishon ionia.com), $15 at gates.

March 14 - Muskegon St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Begins at 11 a.m. at 4th and Clay, travels north along Clay to Jefferson, ending at Hennessey’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. musk egonjaycees.org.

March 14 - Saugatuck St. Patrick’s Festival: Annual parade. Begins 2 p.m. at Culver St. parking lot. saugatuck.com.

March 14 - St. Patrick’s Barcrawl: Downtown GR bar crawl with transportation to multiple locations. $42. RSVP: grbarcrawl.com.

March 14-15 - Spring Bridal Show of West Michigan: One-stop wedding shopping. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11-5 Sun. DeVos Place. $10 (at door). kohlerexpo.com.

MARCH 19-28 - “THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA”: Actors’ Theatre presents a musical about an American girl visiting Italy in the ’50s who meets a handsome young man. Spectrum Theater. atgr.org. See Stage

MARCH 27 - THE VERY BEST OF CELTIC THUNDER: The Irish singing group and stage show that is a public television hit comes to Forest Hills FAC. fhfinearts center.com. See Music

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March 13-15 - West Michigan Women’s Expo: More than 400 exhibits and seminars for women; topics include health, home ideas, shopping and fun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 11-5 Sun. DeVos Place. $10 at door. kohlerexpo.com.

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March 5 1/ Nora Jane Struthers & Party Line perform at Founders Brewing Co.

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1/ FOUNDERS BREWING CO.: Taproom performance by bluegrass and Americana band Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line. 9:30 p.m. March 5. No cover charge; ages 21+ only.

235 Grandville SW, 776-1195, foundersbrewing.com.

2/ THE PYRAMID SCHEME: Heartside pub and live music venue. 8 p.m. March 13, LaughFest comedy show with Brian Posehn. Tickets are $25; for ages 21+ only. Tickets: fusion shows.com, Vertigo Music and Pyramid Scheme front bar.

68 Commerce Ave. SW, 272-3758, pyramidschemebar.com.

Billy’s Lounge: Eastown bar and music venue hosts live music with emphasis on blues. 1437 Wealthy St. SE, 459-5757, billyslounge.com.

J. Gardellas: Dance Club with DJ Fri. and Sat. nights on third floor. 11 Ionia Ave. SW, 459-8824, jgardellastav ern.com.

The B.O.B: The Big Old Building houses several entertainment options: dueling pianos at Bobarino’s Tue.-Sat.; DJs and dance floor at Eve on weekends; live music at House of Music and Entertainment (HOME); and stand-up comedy at Dr. Grins (see below). 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 356-2000, thebob.com.

Grand Rapids Brewing Co.: Restaurant and taproom features live music Fri., Sat. and Sun. No cover. 1 Ionia Ave., 458-7000, grbrewingcom pany.com.

Diversions: Nightclub offers video bar, dance floor, karaoke, special events. 10 Fountain St. NW, 451-3800, diversionsnightclub.com.

Dr. Grins Comedy Club: Nationally acclaimed comedians perform Thu.-Sat. The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW, 256-2000, thebob.com/drgrins comedy.

Grand Woods Lounge: Restaurant/bar with dance floor, DJs Thu.Sat. 77 Grandville Ave. SW, 451-4300, grandwoodslounge.com.

The Intersection: Bar and club venue hosts nationally acclaimed artists. Tickets at Purple East, Shakedown and box office. 133 Grandville Ave. SW, 451-8232, sectionlive.com.

Mulligan’s Pub: Bar and music venue in Eastown has live music Fri.-Sat. No cover charge. 1518

Wealthy St. SE, 451-0775, mulliganspub.com.

Monte’s Lounge: Drink specials and dancing Fri. and Sat. 438 Bridge St. NW, 774-5969, monteslounge. com.

One Trick Pony: Live music Thu. (Acoustic Stew) and Sat., 8-11 p.m.; reservations accepted. 136 E. Fulton St., 235-7669, onetrick.biz.

The Orbit Room: Club venue hosts regional and national music acts, occasional stand-up comedy. Multiple bars. Open floor, seated balcony.

2525 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, 9421328, orbitroom.com.

Pop Scholars: Comedy improv team incorporates skits with audience participation. Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE. Tickets at box office or at the door. popscholars. com.

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River City Improv: Comedy team weaves skits, games and songs with audience suggestions. Shows every other Sat. Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon Blvd. SE. Tickets: rivercity improv.com or Calvin box office, 5266282, or at door.

Rocky’s Bar & Grill: Dancing every Fri. featuring DJs and live acts.

633 Ottawa Ave. NW, 356-2346, Facebook.

Stella’s Whisky Lounge: Drink features and live DJs every Fri. and Sat. 53 Commerce Ave. SW, 7424444, stellasgr.com.

Sunday Night Funnies: Midwest comics perform 8:30 p.m. Sun. Riverfront Hotel’s Landing Lounge, 270 Ann St. NW, Facebook.

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3/ TIP TOP DELUXE BAR & GRILL: 6 p.m. March 8, The Temperance Movement and Leon Virgil Bowers of Hellbound Glory perform. Tickets at ticketweb.com. 760 Butterworth St. SW, 272-3910. Check Facebook for more information.

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March 17 - Wearin’ of the Green Parade and Irish Hooley: Fenian’s Irish Pub holds its 28th annual event, with a parade on Main St in Conklin (10:55 a.m.), followed by an all-day traditional Irish hooley with live Irish music, Session and Song at the pub (no cover charge). feniansirishpub.com.

March 18 - Women’s History Month Celebration: Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council celebrates Women’s History Month with hors d’oeuvres and wine. 5 p.m.

Women’s City Club, 254 E. Fulton St. Free; cash bar. ggrwhc.org.

March 19-22 - Ultimate Sport Show: More than 350 exhibitors show outdoor gear, travel info, fishing boats, RVs and more. See website for hours. DeVos Place. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-14 (at door). showspan.com/USG. March 20-21 - MOPS Consignment Sale: Kids’ clothing, toys, books, baby equipment, furniture, maternity clothes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri., 9-noon Sat. Sunshine Community Church, 3300 East Beltline Ave. NE. Free.

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March 20-21 - Single Parenting Expo: Fourth annual expo offers resources for single parents; featured speaker is John Sowers, president of T he Mentoring Project. T ime T BD. Kentwood Community Church, 2950 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Free. More info: facebook.com/grandrapidssingleparentexpo or afatherswalk.org.

March 21 - Fashion and Tea: Tour the Public Museum’s Streets of Old Grand Rapids and see fashion from the Civil War era through the early 20th century, plus sweets and tea.

2-4 p.m. 272 Pearl St. NW. $15, $13 members (front desk, 929-1700, or grmuseum.org).

March 21 - Fete de la Fleur: GRAM hosts a children’s education benefit and Art in Bloom awards celebration. (See Museums & Attractions for Art in Bloom exhibit info.)

6:30-9:30 p.m. 101 Monroe Center. $65, $50 members (artmuseumgr.org/bloom).

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the American Ranger Tradition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat., 9-4 Sun. Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St. $7, $10 two-day pass, 12 and under free with adult. kalamazooshow.com.

March 27-29 - Cottage & Lakefront Living Show: Designers, furnishings, builders and realtors, boats and docks, vacation home services and financing. 3-9 p.m. Fri., 10-9 Sat., 11-5 Sun. DeVos Place. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-14 (at door). showspan.com/CLG. March 28 - Collectible Toy & Comic Expo: 150 dealers, exhibitors and enthusiasts. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Home School Building, 5625 Burlingame Ave. SW, Wyoming. $4 adults, 12 and under free. grtoycomicexpo.net.

March 28 - K.A.L.E. Benefit Ice Hockey Event: Kent Area Law Enforcement group faces off against high school coaches and teachers in a hockey game. Open skating after the game, kids events and raffle. 2-6 p.m. Southside Ice Arena, 566 100th St. SW, Byron Center. Free-will offering. More info: 878-6029.

March 28 - Lowell Community Expo: Lowell Chamber spotlights 150 area businesses, service groups, churches, government agencies, plus entertainment, giveaways and food. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lowell H.S., 11700 Vergennes St. SE. Free. lowellchamber.org.

March 28 - Maplepalooza: DeGraaf Nature Center hosts a maple celebration with live bands; maple beer, BBQ sandwiches and sundaes; kids crafts; and maple goods for sale. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 600 Graafschap, Holland.

Free; benefits DeGraaf’s programs. cityofhol land.com/degraafnaturecenter.

March 30 - Paws, Claws & Corks: Humane Society of West Michigan’s fundraiser with food and beverages from West Michigan restaurants, breweries and wineries, plus auction. 6 p.m. DeVos Place. $100 (791-8138 or thagedorn@hswestmi.org). pawsclawsand corks.com.

March 31 - GRCC Salute to Women: Reception honors GRCC women in their roles as professionals, volunteers or agents of change.

1:30-3 p.m. Applied Technology Center. grcc. edu/stw.

SPORTS March - Grand Rapids Drive: National Basketball Association D-League team is primary affiliate of Detroit Pistons. Home games: March 4 vs. Iowa Energy. March 9 vs. Fort Wayne Mad Ants. March 17 and 19 vs. Maine Red Claws. March 22 vs. Erie Bayhawks. March 25 vs. Iowa Energy. Times

vary. DeltaPlex. $10-$30, $44 family 4-pack (nba.com/dleague/grandrapids).

March - Grand Rapids Griffins: American Hockey League team is primary affiliate of Detroit Red Wings. Home games: March 4 vs.

Oklahoma City Barons. March 14 vs. Rockford IceHogs. March 20 vs. Milwaukee Admirals.

March. 22 vs. Adirondack Flames. Times vary.

Van Andel Arena. $14-$32 (box office, Meijer or Star Tickets). griffinshockey.com.

March 8 - FUNderwear Run: LaughFest’s annual 5K race encourages participants to wear their finest and funniest underwear over their clothes. Benefits Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. 10 a.m. Downtown GR. $30. laugh festgr.org.

March 21 - Spectrum Health Irish Jig: 5K run in EGR begins at Wealthy Street and Lovett. 9 a.m. $25 adults, $20 kids 14 and under (spectrumhealth.org/irishjig).

March 28 - Killer Gravel Road Race: Founders/Barry-Roubaix gravel road bicycle race is largest in country, with 24-, 36- and 62-mile options. Begins 10 a.m. in downtown Hastings. Sponsor Founders Brewing Co. hosts awards and after-party celebration: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in downtown Hastings with bonfires, food, music, beer. barry-roubaix.com.

March 28 - Pajama Dash 5K: Salvation Army Kroc Center run through Alger Heights provides scholarships for GR youth. Also, Jammie Jog fun run for kids 12 and under and post-race pancake breakfast. 9 a.m. 2500 S. Division Ave. $30 5K, $5 fun run or free with parent 5K entry. dashdowndivision.com.

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Van Singel FAC, 8500 Burlingame SW, Byron Center. $42.50 adults, $22.50 students (box office, 878-6800 or vsfac.com).

March 13-15 - “MoveMedia I”: Grand Rapids Ballet’s contemporary dance series by innovative new choreographers. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sun. Peter Martin Wege T heater, 341 Ellsworth SW. $25, $12 college students (box office or Ticketmaster). grballet.com.

March 15 - “Red”: Hearts in Step Dance Ensemble presents the story of Little Red Riding Hood. 3 and 7 p.m. DeVos Center for Arts and Worship, 2300 Plymouth SE. Tickets TBD. heartsinstepdance.org.

March 19-28 - “The Light in the Piazza”: Actors’ T heatre presents a musical about an American girl visiting Italy who meets a handsome young man, set in the 1950s. 8 p.m. Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St. NE. $26-$28 adults, $20-$22 seniors and students (234-3946). atgr.org.

March 20-29 - “Restoration Comedy”: T heatre at Grand Valley presents a comedy about characters who chase the joys of love and debauchery. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sun. Louis Armstrong Theatre, PAC, Allendale. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students (box office, 616-331-2300 or gvsu.edu/theatre).

March 28 - “Cinderella”: West Michigan Youth Ballet dancers, ages 8-18, present the fairytale. 1 and 4:30 p.m. DeVos Center for Arts and Worship, 2300 Plymouth Road SE. $15 adults, $10 students, $6 kids 6 and under. wmyb.org.

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Thru March 7 - “Honk! A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling”: Master Arts T heatre presents a family musical based on Hans Christian Anderson’s classic put to music. 7 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 2 and 7 p.m. Sat. 75 77th St. SW. $18 adults, $16 seniors and students (4551001 or masterarts.org).

March 1 - Grand Rapids Youth Symphony: Winter concert with Classical Orchestra, featuring the winner of piano concerto competition. 3 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall. $6 adults, $4 seniors and students (866-6883 or grys.org).

Thru March 22 - “South Pacific”: GR Civic T heatre presents the musical love story set during WWII. 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sun. 30 N. Division Ave. $18-$35 (222-6650 or grct.org).

March 3 - “Ivy & Bean: The Musical”: Based on the children’s book about the unexpected friendship between two very different second graders. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Van Singel FAC, 8500 Burlingame SW, Byron Center. $8 adults and students (box office, 878-6800 or vsfac.com).

March 5 - “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”: A young man marries a girl who helps

March 5-6 - Mighty Wurlitzer Concerts: Public Museum’s theater organ concert features Mark Herman paying tribute to Jerry Herman. 7-9 p.m. Thu., 2-4 p.m. Fri. 272 Pearl St. NW. $10 adults, $5 children 3-17, $8/$4 members (ticket counter or 456-3977).

March 6-7 - “Brass and Variations”: GR Symphony concert features Elgar’s “Enigma.”

8 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall. $18-$90 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or Ticketmaster). grsymphony.org.

March 7 - An Evening with Randy Wolthuis and Friends: Concert features Glenn Bolthuis and Peter Bardolph, benefiting Fifth

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March 7 - Rhett Walker Band: Southern Christian rock band performs. 9 p.m. Calvin College FAC, 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE. $10, $5 students (Calvin box office at 526-6282 or calvin.edu/boxoffice).

March 10 - Dervish: Irish music concert.

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March 11 - Son Lux: Post-rock and alternative hip hop musician. 8 p.m. Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon Blvd. SE. $15, $5 students (526-6282 or calvin.edu/boxoffice).

March 12 - SCMC Jazz Series: St. Cecilia presents jazz vocalist Rene Marie. 7:30 p.m.

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March 13 - “Beethoven and Blue Jeans”: West Michigan Symphony presents Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture and Symphony No. 4; Nicolas Altstaedt performs Shostakovich’s cello concerto. 7:30 p.m. Frauenthal T heater, Muskegon. $18-$48 adults, $7 students (westmichigansymphony.com).

March 13 - MAJIC Concert Series: Musical Arts for Justice in the Community hosts Aries T rio. 7:30 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 250 Commerce Ave. SW. $10 suggested donation; proceeds benefit GR Coalition to End Homelessness. majicingr.org.

March 13-15 - The Best of Broadway: GR Symphony hosts vocalists Lisa Vroman and Doug LaBrecque performing songs from musicals. 8 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 3 p.m. Sun. DeVos Performance Hall. $18-$90 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or T icketmaster). grsymphony.org.

March 13, 27 - Alley Door Club: Jazz, blues and folk in downtown Muskegon. March 13, T he Crane Wives. March 27, Vincent Hayes.

7-10 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Frauenthal Theatre, Muskegon. $7 at door or in advance (231-727-8001).

March 14 - Afternoon with the Arts: An American Experience: Featuring Franciscan Life Process Center harpists and musicians from GRCC. 1 p.m. Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave SW. $20 adults, $10 students. lifeprocesscenter.org.

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The Juno Blacklist mixes up music styles THE JUNO BLACKLIST’S forthcoming untitled EP, slated for a 2015 release, blends the freedom of blues with the high energy of rock and accessibility of pop.

“It’s an EP of badassery,” keyboardist Cassidy Warner said. “We like to write stories and we don’t do a lot of the love song thing. T here are a lot of fictional characters.”

While the band hasn’t yet chosen a specific track list for the EP, some of the new songs involve subjects like bounty hunters and zombies, without sacrificing a serious undertone.

“T here’s one called ‘T he Road’ that’s about the direction the band is going and not knowing where the road is going to end,” vocalist T revor Atkinson said. “T hat’s sort of a cliché, but it’s a cliché because it’s true. There’s a lot of realism to these songs.”

The Juno Blacklist members include Trevor Atkinson, Cassidy Warner, Dustin Miller and Jared Williams.

As for the EP’s sound? It will be familiar to fans of the band’s debut EP “World of T rouble” (released under the name JuxTApose), although with a broader hook.

“I don’t know a lot of bands that like to use genres, but you kind of have to,” Warner said. “So we say we’re blues rock, but we’re not like any blues rock band I’ve ever heard. Blues pop might be more accurate. It’s very technical; it’s very riffy and very catchy.”

JuxT Apose became T he Juno Blacklist last summer, when the band revamped its image and undertook a relentless playing schedule.

“We were gigging very hard in the summer and there was a lot of momentum,” said keyboardist Cassidy Warner. “The responses we had at shows were incredible. It was something special. It was something that was going to culminate in the release of the EP.” But after the departure of drummer T revor Gates in late 2014, the band had to shift gears.

“It wasn’t about finishing the EP anymore; it was about finding a drummer — and not just a drummer, but one that we liked to be around.”

Enter Dustin Miller. “One day I decided I was going to look for bands that are serious about what they do,” he said.

Atkinson said Miller’s entrance was exactly the catalyst needed.

“Dustin has helped out not only musically, but socially and emotionally,” Atkinson said.

As a result, the band’s energetic and improvisational live show also has improved. “It’s more of an emotional performance. We’ve never played better live.”

March Music Highlights

• ERIC PASLAY When 6:30 p.m., March 26 Location The Intersection Tickets $13.93 advance, $15.93 at door Having written hit country songs for artists such as Rascal Flatts and Lady Antebellum, Eric Paslay is no stranger to the craft of writing a hook. His eponymous 2014 debut album peaked at 31 on the Billboard 200, best known for the hit song “Friday Night” — originally recorded by Lady Antebellum.

• RENE MARIE When 7:30 p.m., March 12 Location St. Cecilia Music Center Tickets $40 Vocalist Rene Marie has been creating original jazz for around two and a half decades, with a heavy emphasis on social justice and human rights. Her music is both a platform for activism and an emotional whirlwind, powered by a frighteningly wide vocal range.

• THE LOST YEARS When 6:30 p.m., March 28 Location The Intersection Tickets $5 in advance, $8 day of Gary, Ind., touring act fuses alternative and punk in a manner reminiscent of early 2000s pop-punk, with the heavier edges of more modern acts such as A Day to Remember. Keep pop-punk alive and check them out alongside a slew of genre-mates.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHNNY QUIRIN

— Kevin VanAntwerpen has been a part of the Michigan music scene since he was a teenager, from playing in bands to writing about them.

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March 14 - “Green Eggs and Ham”: GR Symphony’s Lollipops series 45-minute production for ages 4-7. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.

Sunshine Community Church, 3300 East Beltline Ave. NE. $5. grsymphony.org.

March 14, 28 - The Block Concerts: March 14, cellist Nicolas Altstaedt. March 28, soprano Marcy Richardson. 7:30 p.m. T he Block, 360 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. $20 (231726-3231 or westmichigansymphony.com).

March 15 - Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids: Spring concert “Where the Heart Is” with Park Church Chancel Choir, benefits programs to help homeless. 3 p.m. Park Church, 10 East Park Place NE. Free; donations accepted. chamberchoirgr.org.

March 15 - Miranda Lambert: Country singer performs Certified Platinum Tour; also Justin Moore, Sunny Sweeney and Jukebox Mafia.

7:30 p.m. Van Andel Arena. $39.75-$54.75 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or Ticketmaster).

March 15 - “Peter and the Wolf”: Holland Symphony Orchestra presents the classic tale; pre-concert instrument petting zoo (2:30). 3:30 p.m. concert. DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland East H.S., 3333 96th Ave., Zeeland. $19 adults and seniors, $5 students (7966780, hollandsymphony.org).

March 15-21 - Grand Rapids Bach Festival: Weeklong celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach-inspired performances and community events. grsymphony.org.

March 16 - Monday Night Jazz: West Michigan Jazz Society presents My T hin Place. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bobarino’s at The B.O.B, 20 Monroe Ave. NW. $10, $5 members and students. wmichjazz.org.

March 19 - The Sing-Off Live!: Tour based on NBC’s “T he Sing-Off” a cappella music competition. 7:30 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall. $39.50-$49.50 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or Ticketmaster).

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHNNY QUIRIN

March 20 - The Australian Bee Gees Show: Multimedia and theatrical interpretation of the band’s 40-year history. 7:30 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall. $30.75-$60.75 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or Ticketmaster).

@grcc.edu). guitarseries.

grcc.edu/music/international

Beltline Ave. NE. $57, $50 members meijer gardens.org.

March 26-28 - Festival of Faith & Music: Calvin College’s biennial conference of musicians, journalists, artists and critics, celebrating music that explores faith. Lineup includes James Mumford and Barry Taylor. Schedule and tickets: calvin.edu/sao/projects/festivalof-faith-and-music.

March 8 - Meijer Gardens Lecture: “Wabicha (tea) and T ransformation of Shigaraki Ware” by Natsu Oyobe, University of Michigan. 2 p.m. 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE. Free with admission. meijergardens.org.

March 27 - The Very Best of Celtic Thunder: Irish singing group and stage show. 7:30 p.m. Forest Hills FAC, 600 Forest Hill Ave. SE. $44-$60 (box office or T icketmaster). fhfineartscenter.com.

March 27-28 - Lenten Meditations: Presented by Grand Rapids Men & Boys Choir.

7 p.m. Cathedral of St. Andrew, 301 Sheldon Blvd. SE. Free-will offering. grcmb.com.

March 27-28 - “Mozart and Tchaikovsky”: GR Symphony concert features pianist Joyce Yang. 8 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall. $18$90 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or Ticketmaster). grsymphony.org.

March 29 - Brit Floyd: Celebration of Pink Floyd’s five decades of music. 8 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall. $37-$47 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or Ticketmaster).

March 29 - Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus: Benefit concert for UCOMM Food Pantry.

T ime T BD. Park Congregational Church, 10 East Park Place NE. grwc.org.

March 31 - “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story”: Celebration of American music singer-songwriter and pioneer of rock and roll. 7:30 p.m.

Van Singel FAC, 8500 Burlingame SW, Byron Center. $42.50 adults, $22.50 students (box office, 878-6800 or vsfac.com).

LECTURES & WORKSHOPS March - GR Public Libraries: Programs include Humorous Speech Contest, Ask-aLawyer, author visits, computer classes, reading clubs, Cooking Matters, Early Childhood Essentials. Also, Kids Joke Contest, Winter Reading Challenge, literacy classes for babies, toddlers and kids and Let’s Play workshops. grpl.org.

March 22 - Third Day: Christian rock band performs Soul on Fire T our; also Ellie Holcomb. 7 p.m. DeVos Performance Hall. $26.50-$36.50 (Van Andel and DeVos Place box offices or Ticketmaster).

March - Kent District Libraries: Programs include Creative Canvas Painting, book discussions, Early Childhood Essentials and career transition workshops. Kids programs include Minecraft Club, Celebrate Spring with Butterflies, author visits, story times. kdl.org.

March 26 - GRCC International Guitar Series: Canadian Guitar Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Music Center, Recital Hall, Room 200. $15 adults, $10 seniors and students (234-3940 or bmorris

March 6 - Ikebana-Inspired Floral Design: Create a Japanese flower arrangement with Anne-Lise Whitescarver. Noon. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East

March 13 - Luck of the Irish: Downtown Market’s Around the World Series of cooking lessons focuses on Irish food, including lamb stew with soda bread, bacon and cabbage, and stout cake. 6-8:30 p.m. 435 Ionia Ave SW. $55. downtownmarketgr.com; click on Classes & Programs.

March 13, 27 - Grand River Folk Arts Society: Second and Fourth Friday Contra Dance/ Jam, dancing and instruction. 7 p.m. 701 5th St. NW. $9 adults, $7 members, $5 students and seniors. grfolkarts.org.

March 17 - Nourishing Ways of West Michigan: “Tales from the Field by Two Crazy Women (Crane Dance Farm)” by Jill Johnson and Mary Wills. 7-8 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 134 N. Division Ave. Free. nourishing ways.org.

March 18 - GGR Chapter Mothers and More: Chat in a Hat. 7 p.m. Studio Space, Schuler Books, 2660 28th St. SE. grmothersandmore. org. Free.

March 19-20 - Institute for Healing Racism: T wo-day workshop connects people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds to discuss thought-provoking topics. GRCC Diversity Learning Center. $200-$300 (2343390, grcc.edu/ihr).

March 21 - A Flourish of Flowers: GR Art Museum presents floral demonstration by Laura Parker. 1-2:30 p.m. $25, $20 members. artmuseumgr.org.

March 21 - Drawing Workshops: Ada Arts Council presents a workshop for beginner to advanced artists (age 14 and up). 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ada Parks Learning Center, 1180 Buttrick Ave. Registration: 745-8297 or scottfkenyon@ aol.com. $40. scottkenyonfineart.com.

March 21, 28 - Master Arts Weekend Seminars: March 21, Essential T echniques for Acting and Acting for Youth. March 28, Comedy Improv and Challenges for Directors.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. 75 77th St. SW. $35-$45 (4551001 or masterarts.org).

March 25 - GRCC Diversity Lecture Series: “T he Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap” by Matt T aibbi, author and journalist. 7 p.m. Fountain St. Church, 24 Fountain St. NE. Free. grcc.edu/lecture.

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Museums & Attractions COMPILED BY DONNA FERRARO AND TRICIA VAN ZELST

1/ GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM: Special exhibitions: March 20-22, Art in Bloom. Thru April 26, Edward Burtynsky: Water. Thru Oct. 11, GRAM Selects ArtPrize 2014: Encore! Permanent exhibitions: 19th and 20th century art; design and modern craft; prints, drawings, photographs. Special events: See Fete de la Fleur in Special Events. Thursday Nights at GRAM: Music, gallery talks, cash bar, dinner options 5-9 p.m.

Drop-in Family Saturdays: Art activities, kid-friendly tours, 1-4 p.m. Sunday Classical Concerts: Thru March 22, live music 2-3 p.m.

Suns., followed by tours. Closed Mon., open Thu. until 9 p.m. $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, $5 ages 6-17, 5 and under free; free admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue., 5-9 p.m. Thu. 101 Monroe Center, 8311000, artmuseumgr.org.

March 20-22: Art in Bloom celebrates the beauty of art and floral design by 19 of the Midwest’s most talented floral designers. Visitors are encouraged to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award.

2/ JOHN BALL ZOO: Opens Sunday, March 1, for the season.

More than 2,000 animals, including Meijer Grizzly Bear Exhibit, Jandernoa Children’s Outpost, Lions of Lake Manyara, Mokomboso Valley Chimps, Spider Monkey Island, Living Shores Aquarium. Open daily. Spring admission: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, $6 kids 3-13, kids under 2 free. 1300 W. Fulton St., 336-4300, jbzoo.org.

3/ GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM: Special exhibitions: Thru March 29, Thank God for Michigan! Stories from the Civil War. Thru April 19, Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship. Thru July 5, Through the Eyes of Weidenaar, 75 prints and 25 digital images from local artist and printmaker. Special events: See March 21 Fashion and Tea in Special Events.

Permanent exhibitions: Streets of Old Grand Rapids, Anishinabek and Newcomers: People of This Place, Collecting A-Z, Furniture City, 1928 carousel ($1). Open daily. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 age 3-17. Van Andel Museum Center, 272 Pearl St. NW, 456-3977, grpm.org.

3/ March 21, the Public Museum’s Fashion and Tea shows fashions from the Civil War era through the early 20th century.

Blandford Nature Center: Special events: 2-3:30 p.m. March 7, Sugar Snow ($6, $3 members). 2-3:30 p.m. March 14 and March 28, Sugarbush Tour, see how maple syrup is made ($6, $3 members). 10 a.m-4 p.m. March 21, Sugarbush Festival ($8, $5 members). 143 acres of trails, exhibits, heritage buildings, farm. Interpretive Center open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, noon-5 p.m. Sat. Trails open daily dawn to dusk. $3. 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, 7356240, blandfordnaturecenter.org.

Coopersville & Marne Railway: Restored 1920s-era railway presents its Bunny Train with the Easter Bunny and other musical characters March 21-22 and March 28-29; see website for times. 311 Danforth St., Coopersville. $16.50 adults, $15.50 seniors, $14.50 kids 2-12 (997-7000 for advance tickets). coopersvilleandmarne.org.

Coopersville Farm Museum: Special events: Acoustic Jam Nights 6-9 p.m. first and third Tue. March 28, Kids, Crafts & Critters. Permanent exhibitions: Tractors, quilts, windmill and more.

Open Tue., Thu., Sat. $4 adults, $2 ages 4-18, 3 and under free. 375 Main St., Coopersville, 997-8555, coopersvillefarmmuseum.org.

DeGraaf Nature Center: Special events: March 14-15 and March 21-22, Maple Sugar Time (11-4 Sat., noon-4 Sun.) at VanRaalte Farm, 1076 16th St., Holland. Also see Maplepalooza in Special Events. 18-acre preserve with Interpretive Center, indoor pond, animals, SkyWatch. Closed Sun., Mon., holidays. Trails open daily dawn to dusk. 600 Graafschap Road, Holland, (616) 355-1057, cityof holland.com/degraafnaturecenter. Free.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Special exhibitions: March 1-April 30, Butterflies are Blooming: Hundreds of butterflies hatch from chrysalides in the Butterfly Bungalow and then fly freely in the tropical conservatory. Thru Aug. 16, Splendors of Shiga: Treasures from Japan, objects from the 17th century to the present; exhibit closed March 23-27. Thru Oct. 31, Bernar Venet’s largescale sculptures. Special events: See Lectures & Workshops. Permanent attractions: World-class sculptures indoors and in 30-acre park; tropical conservatory, café, gift shop. Open daily. $12 adults, $9 seniors/students, $6 age 5-13, $4 age 3-4. 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, 957-1580, meijer gardens.org.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Special exhibition: Thru July, Taking the Seas: The Rise of the American Aircraft Carrier. Permanent exhibitions: The 1970s, Watergate, Oval Office, New Mood at the White House. Open daily. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 college students, $3 age 6-18, 5 and under free. 303 Pearl St. NW, 254-0400, fordlibr arymuseum.gov.

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum: Special activities: Thru May 31, Open Wide, dental health.

Thru Aug. 2, Happy Animal Clinic. Special events: 6-8 p.m. March 13, Indoor Campout ($10, $8 members). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21, Vision Day with the Michigan Ophthalmology Association. Permanent

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2/ March 1, John Ball Zoo reopens for the season with discounted spring rates through May 8.

activities: Busy Busy Bees; Bubbles!; Mom and Pop Store; Giant Lite Brite and more. Toddler Tuesdays 10 a.m.-noon. Family Night 5-8 p.m. Thu. ($1.75) . Closed Mon. $8.25, $7.25 seniors, kids under 1 free. 11 Sheldon Ave. NE, 235-4726, grcm. org.

Holland Museum: Special exhibition: Thru June 15, A Hundred Flowers: Phillip A. Harrington Photography from the People’s Republic of China, 1956-1957. Permanent exhibitions: 17th- to 20thcentury paintings; attractions from the “old country”; local history. Open Thu.-Sat. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 students, 5 and under free. Cappon House: 228 W. 9th St. Settlers House: 190 W. 9th St. Main building: 31 W. 10th St., (616) 796-3329, hollandmuseum.org.

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: Special exhibitions: Thru March 8, How to Return? Contemporary Chinese Photography. Thru March 15, Wired and Wrapped: Sculpture by Seungmo Park. Thru April 26, Redefining the Multiple. Thru May 10, Second Sight/Insight II. Closed Mon. $5 adults, $2 students with ID, ages 12 and under free. 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, (269) 349-7775, kiarts.org.

Meyer May House: Restored Frank Lloyd Wright 1909 prairie-style house includes original furnishings. Guided tours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tue. and Thu.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. (last tour one hour before close) . Free.

450 Madison Ave. SE, 246-4821, meyermayhouse. steelcase.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY JOHN BALL ZOO

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM (TOP); GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM (BOTTOM)

Muskegon Museum of Art: Special exhibitions: Thru April 26, Belinda the Ballerina & Friends: Illustrations of Amy Young. Thru May 3, LEGO Brick Art by Nathan Sawaya. Thru March 12, Postcard Salon. Closed Mon. and Tue. $8 adults, $5 college students, free age 17 and younger. 296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, (231) 720-2570, muskegonartmus eum.org.

Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium: Digistar projection technology and surround sound. Shows thru March 20: “Dynamic Earth,” “Spacepark 360: Infinity,” “Under Frozen Skies” and “Violent Universe.”

Beginning March 21: “The Little Star That Could,” “Dynamic Earth,” “Back to the Moon for Good” and “Under Starlit Skies.” Show information and times: grpm.org/planetarium. $4 with admission to museum, $5 planetarium only; members free.

Public Museum, 272 Pearl St. NW. Tri-Cities Historical Museum: Thru Sept., 60 Centuries of Copper. Two buildings house exhibits of NW Ottawa County. Closed Mon. Free. 200 Washington Ave. and 1 N. Harbor, Grand Haven, (616) 842-0700, tri-citiesmuseum.org.

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Rob and Jane VanderSloot

Chef O’ and Eddie Tadlock

Jermaine Shelton and Kelli Virgo

Emily Horton, Linda and Tommy Fitzgerald

Brett Doezema and Carrie Mulligan

snap shots

CAPTURING THE ACTION

AROUND TOWN:

TOMMY FITZGERALD CELEBRATED another birthday Jan. 10 with Boot Scootin’ Juice Ball, his annual event to raise money for Kitchen Sage, a nonprofit initiative to create “kitchen wisdom for a new generation of leaders.”

Crowds ignored the chilly temps to ring in 2015 in Calder Plaza for the Hot New Year’s Eve Party with headliner Cobra Starship performing.

Grand Rapids Community College held its 29th annual Inherit the Dream communitywide program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19. Sybrina Fulton, the mother of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, was keynote speaker at the commemoration program.

David, Easton and Darcy Hood

William Harris, Isaac Brown, Akeem Farris and Jadei McPeak

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK (TOP); JOHNNY QUIRIN (BOTTOM)

Rev. Dr. Clifton and Martha Rhodes

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Taylor Grossman and Luke Spotts

Josh Pruitt, Sarah Moore and Alexis Lyons Corey and Carrie Campagner and Adam, Austin and Sara Sandberg

Adrian Stone and Donovan Locke Crowds at New Year’s Eve party

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK (TOP); JOHNNY QUIRIN (BOTTOM)

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK (TOP); JOHNNY QUIRIN (BOTTOM)

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Q:a

As festival director of Gilda’s LaughFest, Joanne Roehm says she’s honored “to play a small role, indirectly, in the lives of those who are living with cancer and grief in our community.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BUCK

J

oanne Roehm is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in music and communication and a master’s in nonprofit leadership. She loves her role in LaughFest, a 10-day festival celebrating “laughter for the health of it,” featuring stand-up, improv, film, authors, community showcases and a variety of seriously funny stuff. LaughFest benefits Gilda’s Club programs, which support children and adults in the midst of a cancer or grief journey. She also volunteers for the Center for Community Leadership and serves on Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.’s Alliance for Vibrancy. She enjoys running with Bella, her chocolate Lab, singing and a glass of good champagne — “though not at the same time.”

WHAT DO YOU DO TO UNWIND? Run! I’ve become “more serious” about running in the past 18 months, completing a couple 10Ks and my first half-marathon. I’m not fast, but running forces me to focus on putting one foot in front of the other and nothing more than that. It’s the perfect way to slow down my mind.

WHAT TALENT WOULD YOU LIKE TO POSSESS? I’d love to be a good dancer. Growing up in the arts I was around dance all the time, and now I get my fill watching dance reality shows on TV, but the truth is I never had much of a talent for it. I can rock the Cupid Shuffle with the best of them, though!

YOUR WORST HABIT? I schedule too much — and make too many lists! Drives my husband crazy. I always have a list that’s longer than is possible to accomplish — at work, at home, and anywhere in between.

FAVORITE TV SHOW OR MOVIE OF ALL TIME? I loved “The Office,” both the British and U.S. versions. As for movies, 1990’s and early 2000’s chick flicks are my jam: “Sweet Home Alabama,” “The Proposal” — you get the idea.

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? My family — they are quite the quirky bunch — especially when we get together over the holidays. We re-hash the same family stories and jokes year after year and I still end up doubled over.

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FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS DAN FAIRES Designer, Craftsman, Contractor and Host of HGTV.com web series “DanMade.” Growing up in a century old home in Arkansas, Daniel learned first hand from his father about renovation and the value of saving our history. Now based in New York City, Dan’s style Dan Faires embraces wood, natural elements, vintage pieces, and his own creativity to create something warm, fresh and modern, yet reminiscent of the past. Find Dan at the Home Stage for his presenations/ demostrations on, Upcycled Design!

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SATURDAY IS FAMILY DAY SPONSORED BY TALKSOONER.ORG (Kids are free from 10am-Noon) The whole family can get involved in activites from planting and building, to cooking and bird watching.

Your home & garden are always a little changed when children are around and our home & garden are no different. Creating a place were kids are apart of the action, the morning is full of activitities that will keep them engaged and give parents more time to connect with all of the exhibitors they need to, no matter how long their to-do list. See the full schedule TalkSooner.org on page 11.

STANDARD KITCHENS COOKING STAGE — “THE VERSATILITY OF VINAIGRETTES!” Chef Angus Campbell, from GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education is a staple in our kitchen (or our Cooking Stage!) This year Chef Campbell is going to be teaching us all how to transform the fresh ingrediants and flavors of vinaigrettes into so much more than salad dressing.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST On Saturday, from 9am-11am, kick off Family Day with all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange drink and coffee. Cost is just $6, and proceeds benefit The Home Builders Association Foundation. The HBA Foundation builds hope and strengthens community by providing special needs housing for disabled individuals, and granting scholarships to college students in the building-related industries. (Note: the show opens at 10am).

THE GARDENS O THE GARDENS! We live in a state of 4 seasons and our gardens, will remind you that the season of Spring is just around the corner.

A MAGICAL ESCAPE — THE AGRLP TalkSooner.orgThe many gardens will also help you see FEATURE GARDEN Your carriage that West Michigan is a wonderful place to awaits in this year’s center garden designed create amazing landscapes. You will enjoy and created by Nick Heyboer of Heyboer the sights and smells at every turn as some Landscape. The Association of Grand of the best landscapers in the area pull out Rapids Landscape Professionals is a trea- all the stops to be sure you leave in a state sured partner to the show and never disap- of happiness. points in creating an oasis of spring in the middle of winter. You will start to feel like Cinderalla or Prince Charming as you enjoy the garden and you will definitely find great Rick Derke on inspiration to transform your own outdoor the Garden Stage living spaces even if you don’t have your own Friday & Saturday fairy godmother.

DREAMS COME TRUE ON OPENING DAY It’s a red carpet affair on Thursday when you stroll into the center garden ‘A Magical Escape.’ Come celebrate with us dressed as Cinderella or Prince Charming and the first 100 kids dressed up will receive a gift card to Celebration Cinema to

GARDEN STAGE Over 30 seminars fill the The Garden Stage running every half hour all weekend long! Presented by the areas leaders in horticulture, gardening, plants, perennials, soil, tree care, and more, a visit to the garden stage is an opportunity to learn

everything you need to know. Get started, cure what ails you or greenup your green thumb, once you get there you may stay for more than you expected.

Speakers are from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Michigan Nursery & Landscape Assocation, MSU Extension Horticulture Educators and more.

SMART GARDENING — SIMPLE BUT SMART! Learn how to care for your lawn and garden in an environmentally-friendly fashion that can also save you time and money. The folks from MSU Extension are connecting smart ideas focused on earth-friendly, research-based lawn care and gardening techniques through “Smart Gardening” information. Pick up your tip sheets, watch show videos and find them on the Garden Stage to help you gain “Smart” ideas for your garden.

UBLOOM FLOWER POWER — LOCAL CELEBRITY DESIGN CHALLENGE! Friday at 6pm on the Home Stage! Hosted by Catherine Behrendt and J Schwanke: 6 Local Celebrities will be challenged to create a Flower arrangement in 5 J Schwanke Minutes! Come cheer on your favorite — Kim Carson, Dan Harland, Rick Vuyst, Jenna Arcidiacono and others. $500 sponsored by Fifth Third Bank will be awarded to the winners local charity of choice. The audience will help decide the winner with applause!

HOME STAGE Head to the Home Stage for new ways to make your home beautiful and comfortable! Great design inspiration will be found from HGTV’s Cari Cucksey, Cari Cucksey our own favorite local designer Leslie Hart-Davidson and everyone’s favorite florist J Schwanke is back with Fun With Flowers and J. Also great home energy saving’s information from the GreenHome Institute 7

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FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL INSPIRATION & MADE IN MICHIGAN We’re proud that over 300 of our exhibitors are local businesspeople and companies who care about and support our community. They provide outsanding service to their customers and many of them sell or even manufacturer products right here in Michigan! Come meet them and feel good knowing you are doing business with your neighbors and your community. The Show is a proud member of Local First.

DTE GRILLING DECK Hosted by local chef Tommy FitzGerald experience the value of keeping your cooking simple. Teaching audiences some great grilled fruit recipes and making his favorite ravioli it will seem silly how delicious it is!

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WORKSHOPS Hands-on experience is a great way to learn something new and we have several different workshops going on around the show. The West Michigan Environmental Action Council will teach you how to make a rain barrel and you get to take the rain barrel home! (cost $30) The Home Depot will have workshops on painting tips and tricks, installing floating vinyl flooring and simple bath updates, plus their always popular kids workshop on Saturday!

FULL YEAR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BETTER HOMES & GARDENS MAGAZINE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ONLINE TICKET Purchase your tickets to the Show at www.GRHomeShow.com

GARDEN AND ART MARKET This years market is literally overflowing and bursting out the front doors! Come shop the colorful booths of local artists and crafters, plants and garden accessories from the finest local nurseries, and accessories, art, décor and artisan foods from dozens of wonderful small businesses. It’s shopping at its best and the best way to take a little of the Home & Garden Show home with you!

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Garden Schedule Thursday, March 5

Saturday, March 7

5:30 PM “Smart Container Gardening” Rebecca Finneran, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator

10:30 AM Birds of Prey Presentation, Lori Lomoro, Blandford Nature Center

6:00 PM Plant Michigan Green 6:30 PM “Illuminating Ideas; bringing your Garden to Light” Rick Margo, FMG&SP Horticulturist 7:00 PM “Smart Vegetable Gardening” Rebecca Finneran, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator

Friday, March 6 1:30 PM “Be Pest Smart: Know the New & Unusual Pests in the Garden & Landscape” Robert Bricault, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator

11:30 AM “Kids — Let’s get in the Garden!”

Melanie Koetsier, Koetsiers Greenhouse 12:00 PM Plant Michigan Green 12:30 PM “Do you need a good swift kick in the “plants?” Rick Vuyst, Fruitbasket Flowerland, Green Thumb 1:00 PM Birds of Prey Presentation, Lori Lomoro, Blandford Nature Center 2:00 PM “Give Flavor to your Container” Amy Harrison, FMG&SP Horticulturist 2:30 PM “Smart Soils — Using the MSU Soil Test Self-Mailer to Fine Tune Your Soils” Hal Hudson, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator

2:00 PM Plant Michigan Green

3:00 PM “Dry Stack Stone Walls” Matt Jones, Outdoor Expressions

2:30 PM “Waking Up Your Garden (Spring Preparation Tips)” Tony England, FMG&SP Horticulturist

3:30 PM “Native Wildflowers & Plants” Amy Heilman, River City Wild Ones

3:30 PM Plant Michigan Green 4:00 PM “Building Smart Soils with Composting” Rebecca Krans, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator 4:30 PM “Heirloom Vegetables” Ana Bosma, FMG&SP Horticulturist 5:00 PM “Smart Wildlife Habitats” Matthew Bertrand, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator 5:30 PM Plant Michigan Green 6:00 PM “Dry Stack Stone Walls” Matt Jones, Outdoor Expressions 6:30 PM “Herbs and Foraging” Lisa Rose, Herbalist, Forager & Author 7:00 PM “THE LIVING LANDSCAPE, Designs for beauty and biodiversity in the home garden” Rick Darke, Horticulturist, Landscape Design Consultant, Author, Photographer 8:00 PM Meet Rick Darke

4:00 PM Plant Michigan Green 4:30 PM “Smart Water Management Using Drip Irrigation in the Garden & Landscape” Hal Hudson, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator 5:00 PM “Invasive Forest Pests” John Bedford, MI Dept of Ag for Plant Michigan Green 5:30 PM “THE LIVING LANDSCAPE, Designs for beauty and biodiversity in the home garden” Rick Darke, Horticulturist, Landscape Design Consultant, Author, Photographer 6:30 PM Meet Rick Darke 7:00 PM “Hit Pay Dirt with Sustainable Landscapes” Dave Rettig, FMG&SP Horticulturist

Sunday, March 8 12:30 PM Plant Michigan Green 1:00 PM “Big Ideas for a Small Garden” Ian Warnock, FMG&SP Lead Horticulturist

Featuring Rick Darke Horticulturist, Landscape Design Consultant, Author, Photographer

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UTHOR OF THE NEWLY released book “The Living Landscape” Rick will explain how to use this definitive guide to designing a beautiful, bio-diverse home garden. Internationally known voice for landscape sustainability he will put practical design ideas in place through a gorgeously illustrated and inspirational presentation.

Friday at 7:00PM Saturday at 5:30PM

1:30 PM “Smart Lawns with Minimal Pesticide Use” Hal Hudson, MSU Ext Horticulture Educator 2:00 PM Plant Michigan Green 3:00 PM “What Your Weeds are Telling You” Wendy Pektunus, FMG&SP Lead Horticulturist *FMG&SP — Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

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2015 Standard Kitchens Cooking Stage FEATURING CHEF ANGUS CAMPBELL FROM GRCC SECCHIA INSTITUTE FOR CULINARY EDUCATION

The Versatility of Vinaigrettes!

REDISCOVER THE AMAZING versatility of vinaigrettes, with their myriad of fresh ingredients and flavors they can be transformed into many other culinary wonders. Watch as they are converted from simple salad dressings into new applications that you can use in your daily kitchen like tangy soups, meat sauces, appetizer spreads and pasta toppings. Learn new tricks on how to make, use, store and serve them. Learn how to correctly incorporate herbs and spices into your dressings to enhance flavor and presentation.

Sample fresh interesting twists on the world of vinaigrettes.

Basil, oregano, balsamic and roasted garlic vinaigrette with any meat Thursday 5PM | Friday 7PM | Saturday 6PM Fresh Orange Honey Coriander Mint Vinaigrette with Fusilli Pasta Thursday 7PM | Saturday 12 Noon | Sunday 1PM Creamy Hazelnut Maytag Nutmeg Vinaigrette with Rosemary and Cardamum atop Crunchy Banquet Crostini’s Friday 3PM | Saturday 2PM | Sunday 3PM Roasted Red Pepper, Chili and Floral Lavendar Vinaigrette served as a Healthy Barley Salad Friday 5PM | Saturday 4PM

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OWNER OF GRAND RAPIDS resturant Café Stella, in addition to acting as the grandmaster of Juice Ball, and running a catering business, one of Tommy’s recent projects that is very close to his heart is starting his own nonprofit, Kitchen Sage, dedicated to sharing his culinary wisdom with children, nonprofits, and others in the community.

Tommy will be at the show teaching audiences some great grilled fruit recipes and making his favorite ravioli!

It will seem silly how delicious it is.

Thursday 6PM & 8PM Friday 4PM & 6PM Saturday 1PM, 3PM, 5PM & 7PM Sunday Noon, 2PM & 4PM

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Family Day Activities Saturday gets everyone involved in your Home & Garden Projects

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T’S HARD TO THINK ABOUT your home without thinking about your family; Whether it’s the renovation project to improve the family eating spaces or replacing furniture that was used as a jungle gym one too many times. But when you need to spend time investigating new ideas and improvements for your home and garden it’s never easy to do it as a family.

That’s why Family Day has become such a popular part of the West Michigan Home & Garden Show! On Saturday we put together a great morning of special features and activities for kids, parents, and grandparents to participate in, keeping everyone happy and entertained while you have a chance to meet with the professionals you need for your home improvement projects.

This is a great time to come to the show! SPONSORED BY TalkSooner.org

Free Children’s Admission until Noon on Saturday!

TalkSooner.org FREE DECK OF UNO CARDS FOR FAMILY GAME NIGHT The the first 200 kids that stop by the TalkSooner.org booth #64 Charity Pancake Breakfast (9AM till 11AM) — proceeds benefiting the Home Builders Association Foundation. Get fueled up for your busy day with all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange drink for $6 adults & $3 kids. (Please note that the show opens at 10AM) Birds of Prey Presentation with Live Birds (10:30AM & 1PM) with Lori Lomoro from Blandford Nature Center on the Garden Stage Plant a Pansy (starting at 10AM) First 500 kids will plant a young pansy to take home, find a sunny spot on the windowsill and move out to the garden in Spring. With Koetsier’s Greenhouse

Cookies in a Jar! (10:30AM till 11:15AM) At the Cooking Stage kids create an artful jar filled with all the dry ingredients to bake up a dozen Oatmeal Chip Cookies at home!

Kids: Lets get in the Garden! (11:30AM) It’s fun to get out into the garden and grow things!

Melanie Koetsier of Koetsier’s Greenhouse at the Garden Stage

Paint a Wooden Block Photo Holder (10:45AM – 11:45AM) at the Home Stage with Dan Faires!

Home Depot Kids’ Workshops (starts at 12:30PM), first 500 kids can make a building or painting project of their choice and get a Home Depot Apron to bring home.

Make a Bouquet with the MI Floral Association (11AM - Noon) First 150 kids will create a beautiful child sized bouquet with fresh flowers to give to that someone special.

Seed Planting (11AM – Noon) Your never too young to grow your first seedling. Stop by the Michigan Garden Clubs — Standard Flower Show

WORKSHOPS

DIY Flooring: Laminate Flooring & Allure Panel Flooring Installation Friday 6PM-7:30PM Saturday 5:30PM-7PM Sunday 2PM-3:30PM

Hands on Simple Bath Updates Saturday 10AM-11:30AM

Behr Marquee paint clinic Saturday 3PM-4:30PM Sunday 11:30AM-1PM

Kids Workshop Saturday 12:30PM-2:30PM All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin.

Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Meet Mittens brought to the show by Aunt Candy’s Toy Company. A few other mascots can be found roaming the aisles too so keep your eyes open!

Grand Rapids Youth Symphony performances in the Grand Gallery Grace Adventures Family Area Special activities and crafts all day long!

WMEAC RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP RAIN BARRELS have been proven an effective and easy strategy for managing community storm water issues and improving water quality.

Through its rain barrel education programs, WMEAC provides low-cost rain barrels to the West Michigan community as a means of addressing water conservation and pollution issues in West Michigan.

All workshops include everything you need to set up your barrel and take around 45 minutes. The West Michigan Environmental Action Council will have workshops onsite at the show where you can make your own rain barrel and take it home with you! (cost is $30)

Thursday 5PM & 7PM Friday 2PM, 4PM & 6PM Saturday NOON, 2PM, 5PM & 7PM Sunday 1PM & 3PM

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ROWING UP IN A century old home in Arkansas, Daniel learned first hand from his father about renovation. When he wasn’t building and designing the inside of the home, he was helping his mother landscape and garden outdoors.

After graduating from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Biology, Daniel moved to New York.

Dan first became known on a national level as one of the finalists on HGTV’s design-based reality T.V. competition “Design Star” Season 5. He is now the host of several video series’ on HGTV.com, including his own show titled “DanMade”, which highlights sustainable, beautiful and simple furniture projects made from up-cycled materials.

Dan owns his own interior design and contract company, Daniel Grady Faires Design. In addition he has a furniture line called Capsule Furniture.

Dan Faires is a home and garden expert, an independent contractor, designer, and craftsman based in New York City. Dan describes his style as “pop primitive eclectic”: embracing wood, natural elements, vintage pieces, and his own creativity to create warmth, texture and something unexpectedly fresh and modern, yet reminiscent of the past.

2015 Home Stage Schedule FEATURING DAN FAIRES — DESIGNER, CRAFTSMAN, CONTRACTOR AND HOST OF HGTV.COM WEB SERIES “DANMADE”

Thursday, March 5

Saturday, March 7

5:00 PM “Upcycled Design” Dan Faires, HGTV’s DanMade

12:00 PM “Upcycled Design” Dan Faires, HGTV’s DanMade

6:00 PM “Repurposing” with Cari Cucksey

1:00 PM “Remodeling Your House Without Killing Your Spouse” Leslie Hart-Davidson, Hart-Davidson Designs

7:00 PM “Understanding Whole Home Performance” Brett Little, GreenHome Institute

Friday, March 6 3:00 PM “Upcycled Design” Dan Faires, HGTV’s DanMade 4:00 PM “Repurposing” with Cari Cucksey 5:00 PM “Upcycled Design” Dan Faires, HGTV’s DanMade 6:00 PM uBloom Flower Power — Local Celebrity Design Challenge!

7:00 PM “Understanding Whole Home Performance” Brett Little, GreenHome Institute

Sunday, March 8 12 Noon “Upcycled Design” Dan Faires, HGTV’s DanMade 1:00 PM “Stump the Designer” Leslie HartDavidson, Hart-Davidson Designs 2:00 PM “Upcycled Design” Dan Faires, HGTV’s DanMade 3:00 PM “Remodeling Your House Without Killing Your Spouse” Leslie Hart-Davidson, Hart-Davidson Designs

2:00 PM “Fun With Flowers & J” J Schwanke, Ubloom 3:00 PM “Thing/Not a Thing — The Best and Worst of Today’s Design Trends” Leslie Hart-Davidson, Hart-Davidson Designs 4:00 PM “Upcycled Design” Dan Faires, HGTV’s DanMade 5:00 PM “Fun With Flowers & J” J Schwanke, uBloom 6:00 PM “Repurposing” with Cari Cucksey 7:00 PM “Understanding Whole Home Performance” Brett Little, GreenHome Institute

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2015 Home and Garden Show EXHIBITOR LISTING ALPHABETICALLY Action Awning LLC 1509 Durasol and Sunesta patio, deck and window awnings, solar screens and commercial shade products ADT Security Services 1111 Home Security; Fire & Life Safety; Pulse Interactive Services Advanced Interiors/ 1520 MIH Companies, LLC Countertop Fabrication & Installation. Granite, Quartz, Marble, Solid Surface and Tile.

Adventure Resorts of America 1929 Campground — Win A GolfCart Giveaway 1039

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All American Remodeling 1046 Roofing, All Exterior remodeling (siding, windows, roofing, doors & gutters).

Interior bath and kitchen All Green Corporation 1841 Lawn and landscape company; lawn maintenance including pest control for the exterior of your home.

All Gutter Systems 1101 Seamless Rain Gutters, Gutter Hood, Gutter Protection, Under Deck Gutter System; 1019 All Weather Seal Exterior Home Improvements -- Windows, Siding, and Doors, Steel Roofing Amazing Yard Tools Yard products to help with leaf control & removal

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Computer repair, consulting, website design and hosting, server implementation, security cameras — installation and support; business preventative maintenance and support.

Copperfield Chimney Systems & Showroom 1507 Chimney Services and repair, chimney sweep, wood stoves, gas stoves, furnaces Cran-Hill Ranch 1324 Family campground, summer youth camp, year-round retreat and adventure trips Creekside Garden Center 13 Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, Dwarf Conifers, Ornamental Grasses & Vines, Ground Covers; Mulch and Topsoil Bulk & Bagged Culligan 1247 Water Treatment, Water Processing, Water Distribution Curb Appeal of Michigan Surprisingly affordable, decorative concrete curbing adds tremendous curb appeal to your home while adding significant value.

1441

Cutco Cutlery 2342 Kitchen Cutlery and Accessories, Cookware, Garden Tools, Sporting Knives, Flatware, BBQ Tools, Culinary Tools Cutting Edge Builders Inc New Construction & Remodeling

1610

Deering’s Famous Jerky Co. 2143 of Traverse City Beef jerky, Turkey jerky, Hunter sausages, Venison jerky, Buffalo jerky, Elk jerky DeGraaf Interiors Floor Coverings & Countertops

1613

DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering Flooring

1013

Diephuis Builders Custom homes and renovations

1822

2304 Direct Buy of Grand Rapids Home improvement, building, furniture, recreation equipment, window treatments, home decor Direct Supply, Inc. Countertop products, cabinets and cabinet hardware.

1809

DogWatch by K9 Keeper Fencing 1544 DogWatch Hidden Fences; Big Leash Remote Trainers; Lupine Collars and Leads

CHOP 1745 1411 Dream Modeling Landscape services, Tree Service Quality remodels, additions, bathrooms, basement finishing and the ‘honey-do’ too City of Grand Rapids, Environmental Services Department 1825 1549 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Homeowner information on wastewater An award-winning, full-service and storm water treatment. Additionally remodeling company delivering style fats, oils and grease problems in drains, and value from design stage to finish, pharmaceutical waste disposal etc. beautifully ... professionally Clear Choice Agency Allstate Insurance

1108

1031 Closet & Room Solutions Closet organization, garage, wall beds, laundry rooms, mud rooms, home office, pantry and commercial Cobalt Holdings LLC Recycled rubber mulch and playground cover

1241

College Pro Painters 2205 For 40 years, College Pro has been connecting hardworking students with homeowners who want quality home painting and window cleaning services.

DreamScape Desserts baked goods & gourmet gifts (cake jars, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, popcorn, etc.)

6

Eaglecrest Homes Inc WoodHouse — Timber Frame Manufacturer

1419

ECOsmarte 1542 the best non-salt, non-chemical water technology for whole house, swimming pool and spa Elegance eT Cetera Jewelry

EPS Security Comcast 2318 Home and Business Security and Comcast, Sell XFINITY product Life Safety Systems

100 2213

The Common Table LLC 1840 Custom dining tables out of Michigan hardwoods.

1347 Ergo Centers LLC Ergonomic Beds & Inada & Titan/Oscka Chairs; Massagers

Computer Rescue 911 1231 Information Technology and Computer Solutions for Homes and Businesses!

Estate Planning Legal Services Estate Planning

1847

Everdry Waterproofing

1905

Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair and Home Ventilation Everett’s Landscape Garden A Management, Inc. Landscape Design, Construction & Management Farm Country Cheese House Artisan Style Amish Cheese

43

Fence Consultants 1131 of West Michigan Installing quality fencing & railing products for over 27 years. Ornamental Aluminum, Vinyl, Built on site Wood fencing, Glass Railing, Chain Link, Vinyl or Aluminum Arbors, Gates & Gate Operators.

2236 Fine Shine Window Cleaning Grand Rapids based residential and small commercial window cleaning company bringing you the best service you can find.

Five Star Real Estate West Michigan Home Value.com

2308

Flier’s Quality Water Water Purification

1526

Flier’s Sprinkling Lawn Sprinkling, Pond Fountains

1530

Forest Creek Design Landscape and Design

Garden B

Foundation Specialist, LLC 1409 foundation repair; basement waterproofing 1837 Fox Pools In ground and Above ground pools, Strong Spas Frederik Meijer Gardens 2053 & Sculpture Park Attraction/gardening/museum/family/ education 2308 Fredrickson Mechanical Furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, geothermal and most heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment 1212, 1437 Fruit Basket Flowerland 1437 — Retail Garden; Weber Grills; 1212 — Patio Furniture 1655 Gall Sewing & Vac Centers Sewing Machines, Sergers, Vacuum Cleaners, Furniture, Sewing Cabinets & Related Notions & Quilting Frames; Heaters & Air Purification Systems 66 Garden Scout Many products can temporarily control expensive deer damage to your property.

This Michigan based solution can easily be installed and maintained to keep deer out of your garden all season long.

1901 Gemini Publications Grand Rapids Magazine, Grand Rapids Business Journal, Grand Rapids Family, Michigan Blue General Housing Corporation 101 Modular Home Manufacturer and Builder Gerrit’s Appliance Inc 1453 Viking, Bosch, Kitchenaid, Jenn-Air, Maytag, Wolf, Sub-Zero, DCS Grills, and GE, Whirlpool, Fisher & Paykel, Uline, Marvel, Bertazzoni, Urban Cultivator 1848 Gillis Family Chiropractic Chiropractic, Stress Tests, Nutritional, Orthotics Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Girl Scout Cookies Girschle’s Flag Poles Telescoping Flag Poles

1823 107

1124, 1125 Gordon Water Systems 1124 water; bottled water; non-electric Kinetico water softeners and drinking water system/1125 — Artisan Roasted Azo Coffee and Keurig K-Cups Gotcha Covered 1519 Window Treatments — Full line of draperies, blinds, cornices, valances, shades, shutters and bedding customized

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OFFICIAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW PROGRAM to your home using Gotcha Covered’s exclusive 3D design software. Schedule an in-home appointment and receive show discount of 25% Gourdacious Creations handcrafted quality functional gourd birdhouses

22

Grace Adventures 90 Provides exciting experiences for you and your family. Specializing in leadership training for teams, universities, students, and adults; Grace Adventures also provides summer camps and year round retreats for all ages. www.graceadventures.org Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra 70 A means for Western Michigan’s most talented young musicians to rehearse and perform together under demanding professional standards Granite Direct 1426 Granite, Quartz, and Marble countertops for kitchens and baths; other stone products; kitchen cabinetry, and kitchen design services.

Granite Transformations Granite, Glass, Mosaic Countertops

1016

Grapids Heating & Cooling Heating & Cooling

2042

Grapids Irrigation Lawn Landscaping & Sprinkling

2238

The Great Bread Company Artisan European Bread

12 1345

Great Lakes Geothermal Geothermal Heating & Cooling

1801 Great Lakes Granite Works Fabricators and installers of custom residential and commercial granite and marble counter tops, fireplace surrounds, and occasional tables, Quartz Great Lakes Landscape Supply Landscape Supply

Garden C

Great Lakes Waterproofing, Inc. Basement Waterproofing

2151

GreenFit Homes 1508 Energy efficiency and general contracting GreenHome Institute 1944 Mission To be a catalyst for sustainable market transformation of the built environment through education, 3rd party verification and community partnerships.

1937 GreenMark Equipment John Deere — Tractors, Mowers, Gators and Stihl power equipment Groundworks Water Solutions, LLC 2306 Permanent elimination of standing rainwater including subterranean water, applications of basements, landscape agriculture, fields, yards, airports, golf courses Grout Matters 1343 Tile & grout cleaning and sealing, stainproofing. Tub & shower regrouting and caulking; Tile installation and repair and slip resistant coating Habitat for Humanity of Kent County & Eastern Ottawa County 2310 Volunteer Community Service Organization/Building Homes in Partnership with the Community and People in Need Hansons 1206 Windows, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Gutter Guards, Insulation Harbor View Nursery & Lavender Farm 37 Lavender Products (body butter, oil, and bath salts) as well as culinary products Hard Topix — Precast Concrete 1606 Concrete Countertops, Fireplace Surrounds, Sinks, Outdoor Cooktops, Shower Panels, Furniture Hauschild Custom Builder & Remodeler, Inc. Residential New Home Building & Remodeling

1540

Hawaiian Moon All Organic Aloe Skin Cream

1249, 1521

Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan Radon information and test kits

1827

Hearthcrest Fireplace 1831 Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, Pellet and Corn Burners, Outdoor Fire pits Heavenly Dip Dip Mixes Higher Health Chiropractic Complete Neurological Diagnostic Testing (Computerized Nerve and Muscle Evaluations)

49 2146

His Handiwork Photography 8 Nature & Wildlife images photographed by me all over Alaska, Maine and Michigan HJ Oldenkamp Co. 1242, 1243 DuPont Corian & DuPont Zodiaq, Merillat Cabinets, Quality Cabinets Holdfast Technologies Insulated Concrete Forms Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids Consumer resources for Building & Remodeling

2243 84

Home Depot 1558 More Saving. More Doing. We are the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer.

Home Repair Services Kitchen and bathroom remodeling

1122

Home Specialists, LLC Home Remodeling; custom homes

1946

Hometown Backyard LLC 1447 Patio Furniture and Accessories, Lawn Structures, Play Structures, Service for Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs Hoogerhyde Safe and Lock 1443 West Michigan’s premier safe company Icynene Inc 2137 Manufacture open and closed cell spray foam insulation Independent Bank Financial Services

2211

Innovation X 1041 Steam Mop, Sticky Roller, Infinity Lights; Super Stretch Lids International Student Exchange, Central Midwest Region (ISE-CMW) 2324 Experience an opportunity of a lifetime by opening your heart and home to a high school student! We offer your community culture and diversity by placing foreign exchange students in local schools and homes. Make a dream come true! (www.cmw-exchange.org); 616-455-6338 Invisible Fence Pet Containment

2247

1323 It Works! Global Site Specific Body Contouring Wraps, All Natural Dietary Supplements, World Renown Skin Care Products; It Works Body Wrap Jack’s Wholesale Windows & Design 1900, 2326 Energy-Saving Vinyl Replacement Windows; Vinyl Siding, Gutters and Gutter Protection — 1900/Extended Season Patio Rooms — 2326 Jacobson Heating & Cooling 1718 Heating and cooling, sales & service James Hardie Siding Products Hardie Plank Siding & Backerboard

1310

Johnson Group Builder

1604

Jonathan Stevens Mattress Mattress, pillows, pads

1812

KBC Home Improvements 2040 Roofing, windows, siding, Bathrooms Keene Lumber Company 2252 The lakeshore leader in building materials including windows, doors, roofing, siding, decking, kitchen cabinetry.

Kent Career Technical Center Educational/Garden Display

80

Kent County Department 1925 of Public Works Kent County recycling and household hazardous waste disposal information.

Enterprises 2142 Little Giant Ladder Systems, Accessories, Little Jumbo Step Ladder

Kent Equipment 2237 Hustler Turf, Kubota and Husqvarna

Lovin Country Incorporated 14 Women’s boutique clothing and accessories

Kent Home Services 1128 Concrete Raising and Repair, Foundation Repair, and Basement Waterproofing Kent MSU Extension “Smart Gardening” Program Garden G Landscape Education; www.stuckongardening.com Kerkstra Precast Inc. Precast Concrete Floor System

1115

King’s Creek 1906 Promotional golf vacation package in Williamsburg, VA; 5 days/4 nights 2-bedroom unlimited green fees Kitchen Craft Cooking Show 1118 Kitchen Craft International displays and demonstrates American-made kitchen accessories and passes out free gifts and samples.

Kitchen Studio of West Michigan Lumber 1712 Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry/Counter Tops Kitchen Tune-up 1609 On site wood renewal and cabinet refacing, Custom Cabinets, Tub liners, Countertops Kitchens By Katie Kitchen Cabinet Refacing, Kitchen Remodeling

62, 61

1829 Klean Gutter of Michigan Gutter cleaning, seamless gutters, gutter protection, and water management, Gutter Magic #9, rain barrels Kloosterman 1024 - Garden Landscaping Landscaping, Installation, Lawn Maintenance, Snow Plowing Kodiak Construction 1440 Home Remodeling Construction; Kodiak Windows, Metal Roofing, Bathroom Remodels, Radiant Barrier Insulation, Flooring and Cabinets Koetsier’s Greenhouse 39 Traditional to trendy, grown and selected just for you. From our home to your garden.

Kregel’s Landscape & Garden Center 1428 Landscape design and construction; garden center Kubota of West Michigan, LLC 1211 Kubota, Exmark, Echo, Terex, Simplicity, Redmax

Loon Hardwoods Hand-crafted kitchen utensils

Lumber Liquidators Hardwood Flooring

5

2240

Lumon Living 2300 Natural Light Patio Covers bring the sun and shade together by blocking the sun’s harmful rays and protecting your family from the elements.

2231 Lustre Craft American Made Waterless Greaseless Cookware And Cooking Accessories Luxury Wholesale Perfumes 1327 Handmade soy candles and Designer Perfumes M & E Sales 1845 Vibration platform exercise machines Mast Mini Barns 1737 Premanufactured Gazebo’s and Storage Buildings, www.minibarnsonline.com Master Spas of West Michigan Master Spas, Gazebos, Saunas, Swim Spas, Wholesale and Retail

2349

Mayberry Homes New Home Builder

2040

1022 MI Greenhouse One piece fiberglass greenhouse available in 3 sizes, 90% UV filtering, solar roof vents and 10 year warranty.

1240 Michigan History Magazine Product Historic Michigan Travel Guide, Michigan History Magazine, and the Michigan History Directory. Also conferences, memberships, etc.

Michigan’s Treasure Rustic Furniture & Petoskey Stone Art

19

1747 Midwest Geothermal Geothermal heating & cooling systems MLive — Grand Rapids Press Grand Rapids Press Subscription Marketing Company Monkey Bars Of Western Michigan Garage Storage Systems

1050

1652

1423 Mont Granite, Inc. Wholesale supplier of fine surfaces including natural stone (granite, marble, onyx), porcelain, quartz and recycled glass.

1931 Montell Construction Home Improvements: Windows, Siding, Roofing/Shingles and Metal; Decks, Patios and Sunrooms

L & N Carpet Cleaning Carpet and duct cleaning

2044

Lake Michigan Credit Union Financial Services, Mortgages.

1548

Moore & Sons Roofing Roofing, windows, siding

1237

Lakeshore Lifestyles Ice Dam Prevention

2251

Morgan Stanley Financial Services

1951

Lakeshore Sewing 2018 Embroidery & sewing tools & machines Lakeshore Vinyl Products Fencing, decking & railing

1936

Lawn Doctor 1106 Lawn Doctor — Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, Core Aeration, Power Seeding, Perimeter Pest Control, Tree and Shrub Care.

La-Z-Boy 1813 Furniture, chairs & accessories LeafFilter Gutter Protection 1553 No more climbing ladders to clean gutters with LeafFilter; a comprehensive gutter protection system that is guaranteed to keep your gutters clog free. LeafFilter is Gutter Protection Perfection!

4 LeGault Art ART — Large paintings of the Great Lakes, his own work.

The Lighting Corner Lighting Little Giant Ladders — Wing

1136

Mosquito Shield of West Michigan 2322 Mosquito & Tick Control Services Mosquito Squad of West Michigan Lakeshore and Grand Rapids 1522 Mosquito & Tick Elimination Mr. Roof Roofing & Siding

1504

Muston Construction, Inc. Custom Home & Remodel

1330

My Pillow, Inc. Bed Pillows, travel pillows and mattress topper

1710

My Way Mobile Storage Moving and storage solutions

2141

Nawara Bros. Appliance, TV & Bedding 1523 GE and Maytag Appliances, TV’s, Holland Grills, Metal Detectors, Mattress (Simmons, Beautyrest, & Serta), Hardware N-Hance Wood Renewal 1422 Wood renewal for cabinets and floors Nobel Concrete Garden H Stamped Concrete; Stained Concrete 17

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An endless supply of softened water has many benefits: • Gas water heaters are up to 24% more cost-efficient with softened water.

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OFFICIAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW PROGRAM Nugent Builders Inc 1225 Residential Remodeling and New Homes Old World Style Almonds 106 Cinnamon Roasted, Salted & Chocolate Coated Nuts; Rock Candy Olive Branch Plant Center Decorative Plants, Plant products

1

Ottawa/Kent MUDPA — (Miss Dig) 1904 Utility Damage Prevention Outdoor Expressions Landscaping 102 Landscaping, Dry stack stone wall construction Outdoor Impression Landscape Supply

Garden C

Page Woodworking, Inc. Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, Furniture, Custom Wine Cellars

1618

Paws With A Cause 99 Trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS promotes awareness through education.

Peak Performance Chiropractic/iChiro Clinics Chiropractor

1949

Peak Performance Roof Cleaning 1725 Roof cleaning, gutter protection 1649 Pella Windows & Doors Aluminum Clad Wood Windows, Patio Doors, Entry Doors, Fiberglass Windows, & Vinyl Windows Pierson-Gibbs Homes Inc — The 1524 Hands On House Owner Builder construction loans.

Carpenter Built — Owner Completed custom homes 2048 “Plant Michigan Green” Ideas and inspiration for new projects, answers to gardening questions and consult experts to solve complex problems

Association developed to help landlords and investors interested in providing housing. We supply forms and training and educational programs for property management.

Rhino Shield of MI Permanent Exterior Painting

1342

Ridgeline 1037 Remodels and Additions/General Construction Rivershores Companies, Inc. 1200 Hardwood flooring, prefinished, unfinished and exotic: sales, installation, sanding and refinishing, restoration — cabinets for kitchen and bath, countertops, and more Rose Landscape Services Complete landscape services Rosemont Nursery Inc. Landscaper

1849 Garden D

Sanderson & DeHaan Irrigation Underground irrigation — Hunter, Rainbird, Irritrol

1446

Sandy Corley Memorial 1048 Sandy Corley Memorial Raffle Motorcycle Scentsy 21 Wickless candles/Scentsy Warmers use a low-watt bulb to melt specially formulated wax slowly, maximizing the fragrance time of the Scentsy Bar or Scentsy Brick.

Preferred Construction Home improvements; walk-in tubs

1127

Premier Edge Landscape Curbing 1727 Landscape Curbing Premier Roofing & Exteriors 1919 Residential Roofing Products & Services, windows, siding, gutters PRP Wines Inc PRP Wines

1953

Quality Hardwood Floor Installation 2046 Hardwood Flooring & Installation; Sand & Refinish

Re/Max United Treadstone Funding Real Estate

1229

Re-Bath 1236 Therapeutic Walk-in Tubs & Showers; Safety Tubs Renewal By Andersen of Greater Michigan Replacement Windows, Patio Doors

1119

Rental Properties Owners Association

1210

Stick It Vinyls Vinyl wall art and decals

1648

1407

Sherriff Goslin Roofing Company 1741 Over 100 years quality roofing. Sherriff Goslin Company — areas oldest roofing company; residential and farms.

2219

10 Susan Rocks!

Interior Accessories & Decor out of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Stones Systematic by Nu-Tran Storage Solutions

VanderHyde Service 1940, 1941 Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical VanderLaan Home Improvement 1319 Siding, windows, roofing Verhey Carpet 1418 Floors, laminate floors, carpets, tile, wood, stone. Second location in the West MI Design Center

Waddell & Reed Inc 1505 Financial Planning for Individuals, families and small businesses

Scott Christopher Homes New Home Builders

Second Chance for Greyhounds 2400 Retired racing greyhounds (Rescue Group)

1405 Vacuum Cleaner Centers Vacuflo Central Vacuums — Featuring Hide A Hose, Retractable Hose

2

Straight Line Fence 2006 For all your fencing & railing needs; all types, residential & commercial.

SunSpace of West Michigan SunSpace Sunrooms

US Jaclean, Inc. 2041 Leather recliners and massage chairs

30

1340

2136

1811 Terri’s Window Treatments Custom blinds, draperies, valances, pillows, crib ensembles, cushions, upholstery. Over 50 fabric sample books. Free in-home consultation.

TFC Boat Lifts & Docks Boat Lifts & Docks

1215

Thompson Remodeling, Inc. High End Kitchen and General Remodeling

1722

1450 Today’s Window Fashions Window Coverings — Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Draperies and Valances

Wal Vac Inc. Wal-Vac Built-in vacuums

2004

Wallside Windows Replacement Windows

1850

Watsons Of Grand Rapids Pool, Spa, Patio Furniture

2319

Weather Vane Roofing All your roofing needs

1143

Weathergard Window Windows, Insulation

2214

Weingartz 2210 Outdoor Power Equipment Werner & Sons Roofing/LeafGuard of West Michigan 2147 Asphalt and metal roofing; LeafGuard gutters 1913 West Michigan Generator Briggs & Stratton Stand-By Generators 1413 West Michigan Glass Block Inc Glass Block Products & Services, Vinyl Replacement Windows, Basement Egress Systems, and Basement air sealing West Michigan Granite & Tile Granite counter and ceramic tile

1836

West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services Heating & Air Conditioning Services

1401

The Sherwin-Williams Company Paints & Wallcoverings

1909

Signature Stone Tops Granite, Quartz, Solid Surface

1336

Total Comfort Resource, LLC 2012 Heating, Cooling, Geothermal, & Indoor Air Quality

Silver Bullet Firearms & Training Center Safes and Accessories

1908

Touch of Purple 1843 Touch of Purple — Jewelry, Glass, Plastic, Metal Cleaner

West Michigan Tourist Association 1611 West Michigan Tourist Information; Carefree Travel

Sleep Doctor Mattress Tempurpedic Mattresses

2031

2346

Sleep Number Sleep Number Beds

1219

TruMedia DISH Authorized Retailer Dish Network, Satellite TV, Home Automation, Home Theater

1311 Williams Kitchen & Bath Kitchens, Baths, Plumbing, Countertops

Turn Key Home Improvement roofing, siding, windows, Doors

1348

Smokin’ Oak 1555 Smokies, Beef Jerky, Smoked Meat Snacks, Gourmet Suckers

Rasmussen, LLC 1753 Siding, roofing, windows, doors, gutters and downspouts, painting

Steven Huyser-Honig’s Michigan Michigan landscape and nature photography

Universal Windows Direct of Grand Rapids 1138 Specializing in roofing and siding, windows and insulation

Vitamix Corporation 2435 Vita-Mix Blender and Mixing Containers; Whole Nectar Soy Powder, Blend-It-Up Spice Mix, Flaxseed

Schwallier Wealth Management, LLC Fee-Only Financial Planning

R & R Marketing 16 Gourmet english toffee, buttery brittles 1141

StayDry Basement Waterproofing 1107 Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

1329

2028

Rainbow Vacuums Rainbow vac systems

36

Schepers Lawn Sprinkling, Inc Lawn Sprinklers

Slide-Lok of Grand Rapids 1326 Garage Interiors — cabinets and flooring, Closet systems

R & A Water Features and Landscaping Landscaping

State by State Gardening Michigan Gardening Magazine

1113 Sunshine Products Jewelry Cleaner, Silver/Brass Cleaner

1047 Pools Plus Hot Springs Spas, Above Ground Pools, Pool Tables, Inground Pools 1513

Star-S 1346, 2330 Bamboo Pillow, garden matt (2330), Grill matt (1346)

Summit Tree Service Tree Service & Lot Clearing

46 Seven Treasures Leather Goods, Sporting Goods and Hunting Socks, Jewelry, Wooden Frogs, Hotel Comfort brand memory foam

Precision Remodeling & Design LLC Remodeling & Sunrooms

Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner 2246 Residential and Commercial carpet cleaning; Upholstery cleaning and air duct cleaning; Tile and grout cleaning

1312

1102

Polar Seal Window Corporation Vinyl windows and doors

Standard Lumber /Standard Kitchens 1147 Kitchen & Bath cabinets, countertops, windows, doors, decks, appliances, post frame buildings

Schaafsma Heating & Cooling Heating & Cooling Energy Audits

The Service Professor 1337 Electrical, Plumbing & Sewer Service Contractors, HVAC — Ductless mini systems, Possible solar ready HVAC systems

1020 Plummer’s Waste Group Septic, Sewer, Drain and Pipelining Service

trusted partners, and professional staff for windows, doors, decking or any product for your home, inside or out.

Solar Winds Power Systems 1623 Solar energy systems installation, design, and consultation specializing in the design and installation of solar electric (on-grid, off-grid, and battery back-up) and hot air heating for homes and businesses.

Sonia Showcase 23 Hand-made owl backpacks, Fish bag purses, Cow bags, purses and accessories, Hand-made jewelry items Standale Interiors 1501 A trusted company with trusted products, trusted partners, and professional staff for cabinetry, flooring, window treatments, furniture and accessories Standale Lumber 2207 A trusted company with trusted products,

Two Men and a Truck 1110 Full service moving and storage, Boxes & Packing Supplies. We provide full service moving and storage, locally and nationwide in addition to boxes and packing services.

U Deserve 2350 Real Estate services for veterans, active military, police officers, fire fighters, health care workers, EMS providers, and teachers in West Michigan UBU Home Furnishings Furniture and Accessories

1749

Under Pressure Steam & Clean Power washing of homes

1448

Unique Bulbs 31 Exclusive Distributor of Premium Holland Plants Unity Home Improvement 1251 Gutters, Gutter Guards, Ice Melting Solutions, Windows, Roofing, Insulation, and Sunrooms

West Michigan Roofing & Construction 1844 Roofing

West Michigan Tree Services 1546 Tree Care, Tree Removal, Tree Planting

Winchel Irrigation Lawn Sprinkling

1612

Winding Creek Nursery Landscape and nursery supplies.

1842

Wireless Zone — Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer Wireless Zone

63

Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Co 103 3 lb. Hickory Smoked Sausage Logs, Slim Jims, Cheese — Samples at Show for Take Home Item Wolbers — Possehn Pools, Ponds & 109 Landscapes, Inc. Design, Construct & Maintain; Pools, Landscapes & Ponds ... etc.

WW Greenhouse, Inc. Retail Nursery & Garden Center

33

Your Shower Door 1436 Custom frameless shower enclosures Zagers Pool & Spa 2011 Doughboy above ground pools, Dimension One spas, Bio-Guard pool chemicals, Reflections Spas, Inground Pools 19

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OFFICIAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW PROGRAM

the Next big show

2015 Home and Garden Show EXHIBITOR LISTING BY CATAGORY ALARMS & SECURITY

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HOME SERVICES

BUILDERS

20

CEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OR SUPPLY

INTERIORS: DESIGN, FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES 21

20

KITCHENS & BATHS

CLOSETS & SHELVING

20

LANDSCAPING 21

CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL & SUPPLY

20

DECKS, PATIOS & SUNROOMS

20

ELECTRONICS

21

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

21

EXTERIORS

21

POOLS & SPAS

22

•Walls Cracked/Bowing/Shifting?

•White Powder?

•Warped Paneling?

•Dry Rot? •Rust on Appliances?

21

LIGHTING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

21

21

REMODELERS

22

21

TREE SERVICE

22

FIREPLACES & ACCESSORIES

21

FITNESS & HEALTH

21

FLOOR COVERINGS & FLOOR CARE

21

HEATING & COOLING, INSULATION

21

BUILDERS Cutting Edge Builders Inc.............................. 1610 Diephuis Builders................................................ 1822 Eaglecrest Homes Inc...................................... 1419 General Housing Corporation........................ 101 Hauschild Custom Builder & Remodeler, Inc............................................ 1540 Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids................................ 84 Johnson Group.................................................... 1604 Little Giant Ladders — Wing Enterprises........................................2142 Mayberry Homes...............................................2040 Muston Construction, Inc.............................. 1330 Nugent Builders Inc...........................................1225 Pierson-Gibbs Homes Inc — The Hands On House........................... 1524 R & A Water Features and Landscaping........................................... 2028 Ridgeline....................................................................1037 Scott Christopher Homes..............................1407 CEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OR SUPPLY Curb Appeal of Michigan................................1441 Foundation Specialist, LLC.......................... 1409 Holdfast Technologies................................... 2243 Keene Lumber Company............................ 2252 Kent Home Services...........................................1128 Kerkstra Precast Inc.............................................1115 CLOSETS & SHELVING Closet & Room Solutions............................... 1031 Monkey Bars Of Western Michigan....... 1652 Slide-Lok of Grand Rapids........................... 1326 Standard Lumber/Standard Kitchens....1147

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LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLY

FENCING

ALARMS & SECURITY ADT Security Services.........................................1111 EPS Security............................................................2213 Hoogerhyde Safe and Lock........................ 1443 Silver Bullet Firearms & Training Center.................................................1908

Are You Noticing:

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FAMILY SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE 21

•Water on Walls/Floors?

•Dampness?

•Mold/Mildew?

•Peeling Paint?

•Dark Spots (Walls/Floor)?

21

CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL & SUPPLY Architectural Openings & Access.................................................1729, 1824 Ayers Basement Systems..............................1427 Bouma Bros. Sales & Service......................1137 College Pro Painters........................................ 2205

WATER & AIR PURIFICATION 22 WATERPROOFING

22

WINDOWS & DOORS, GARAGE DOORS

22

OTHER

22

THE GARDEN & ART MARKET

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Everdry Waterproofing.................................... 1905 General Housing Corporation........................ 101 Home Depot.......................................................... 1558 Icynene Inc...............................................................2137 James Hardie Siding Products.................. 1310 Kent Career Technical Center........................ 80 Kitchen Studio of West Michigan Lumber................................1712 Kubota of West Michigan, LLC....................1211 Little Giant Ladders — Wing Enterprises........................................2142 Mont Granite, Inc................................................. 1423 Ottawa/Kent MUDPA — (Miss Dig)........ 1904 Pella Windows & Doors................................. 1649 Pierson-Gibbs Homes Inc — The Hands On House........................... 1524 Premier Roofing & Exteriors......................... 1919 Quality Hardwood Floor Installation.......2046 Solar Winds Power Systems...................... 1623 Standard Lumber/Standard Kitchens....1147 SunSpace of West Michigan...................... 2219 West Michigan Generator.............................. 1913 West Michigan Glass Block Inc..................1413 DECKS, PATIOS & SUNROOMS Action Awning LLC........................................... 1509 All Gutter Systems.................................................1101 Bell Tower Outdoor Living Company...2047 Blackberry Window & Door Systems... 1943 Champion Window Siding and Patio Room................................................1713 Everett’s Landscape Management, Inc............................... Garden A Fox Pools..................................................................1837 Great Lakes Landscape Supply.. Garden C Home Specialists, LLC.................................... 1946 Kloosterman Landscaping....... 1024-Garden Lakeshore Vinyl Products............................. 1936 Master Spas of West Michigan................ 2349 Mast Mini Barns....................................................1737 MI Greenhouse.................................................... 1022 Montell Construction......................................... 1931 Nobel Concrete...................................... Garden H Outdoor Impressions.......................... Garden C Precision Remodeling & Design LLC.....1513 Rose Landscape Services........................... 1849 Rosemont Nursery Inc....................... Garden D Standard Lumber/Standard Kitchens....1147 SunSpace of West Michigan...................... 2219

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OFFICIAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW PROGRAM ELECTRONICS Bekins Inc..................................................................1719 Computer Rescue 911........................................1231 Lakeshore Sewing............................................. 2018 Nawara Bros. Appliance, TV & Bedding................................................... 1523 TruMedia DISH Authorized Retailer...... 2346 West Michigan Generator.............................. 1913 Wireless Zone — Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer................................................ 63 EXTERIORS Action Awning LLC........................................... 1509 Affordable Metal Roofing, LLC.................. 1039 All American Remodeling............................. 1046 All Gutter Systems.................................................1101 All Weather Seal................................................... 1019 American Metal Roofs..................................... 2010 Avalon Building Concepts............................. 1819 CertaPro Painters................................................ 1424 Champion Window Siding and Patio Room................................................1713 College Pro Painters........................................ 2205 Hansons.................................................................... 1206 James Hardie Siding Products.................. 1310 KBC Home Improvements..........................2040 Klean Gutter of Michigan............................... 1829 Lakeshore Lifestyles..........................................2251 LeafFilter Gutter Protection........................... 1553 Montell Construction......................................... 1931 Moore & Sons Roofing....................................1237 Mr. Roof.................................................................... 1504 Premier Roofing & Exteriors......................... 1919 Rasmussen, LLC.................................................1753 Rhino Shield of MI.............................................. 1342 Rivershores Companies, Inc....................... 1200 Sherriff Goslin Roofing Company..............1741 Turn Key Home Improvement................... 1348 Unity Home Improvement...............................1251 Universal Windows Direct of Grand Rapids............................................... 1138 VanderLaan Home Improvement............. 1319 Weathergard Window......................................2214 Weather Vane Roofing.....................................1143 Werner & Sons Roofing/LeafGuard of West Michigan............................................2147 West Michigan Roofing & Construction.................................................. 1844 FAMILY SERVICES ADT Security Services.........................................1111 Bullseye Pest Defense.....................................1708 Cran-Hill Ranch.................................................... 1324 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park............................................ 2053 Grace Adventures................................................... 90 Higher Health Chiropractic........................... 2146 International Student Exchange, Central Midwest Region (ISE-CMW).................. 2324 It Works! Global................................................... 1323 Kent MSU Extension “Smart Gardening” Program...... Garden G Peak Performance Chiropractic/iChiro Clinics....................... 1949 Two Men and a Truck........................................1110 Waddell & Reed Inc.......................................... 1505 FENCING DogWatch by K9 Keeper Fencing......... 1544 Fence Consultants of West Michigan.....1131 Invisible Fence......................................................2247 Lakeshore Vinyl Products............................. 1936 Straight Line Fence..........................................2006 FINANCIAL SERVICES, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE Clear Choice Agency........................................ 1108 Estate Planning Legal Services..................1847 Five Star Real Estate........................................ 2308 Independent Bank...............................................2211 Lake Michigan Credit Union....................... 1548 Morgan Stanley..................................................... 1951 Re/Max United Treadstone Funding.... 1229 Rental Properties Owners Association.1210 Schwallier Wealth Management, LLC.. 1340 U Deserve............................................................... 2350 Waddell & Reed Inc.......................................... 1505

FIREPLACES & ACCESSORIES Bears In The Woods........................................ 2201 Copperfield Chimney Systems & Showroom.......................................................1507 Hearthcrest Fireplace........................................ 1831 Standard Lumber/Standard Kitchens....1147 Watsons Of Grand Rapids........................... 2319 FITNESS & HEALTH Gillis Family Chiropractic................................ 1848 Higher Health Chiropractic........................... 2146 It Works! Global................................................... 1323 Kitchen Craft Cooking Show.........................1118 Lustre Craft...............................................................2231 M & E Sales............................................................ 1845 Peak Performance Chiropractic/iChiro Clinics....................... 1949 Sleep Number........................................................ 1219 Vitamix Corporation.......................................... 2435 Zagers Pool & Spa............................................. 2011 FLOOR COVERINGS & FLOOR CARE DeGraaf Interiors.................................................. 1613 DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering.................... 1013 Gall Sewing & Vac Center, Inc.................. 1655 Grout Matters......................................................... 1343 L & N Carpet Cleaning................................... 2044 Lumber Liquidators.......................................... 2240 N-Hance Wood Renewal...............................1422 Quality Hardwood Floor Installation.......2046 Rainbow Vacuums...............................................1141 Rivershores Companies, Inc....................... 1200 Standale Interiors................................................. 1501 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner............. 2246 Vacuum Cleaner Centers............................. 1405 Verhey Carpet........................................................ 1418 Wal Vac Inc...........................................................2004 HEATING & COOLING, INSULATION Fredrickson Mechanical................................ 2308 Grapids Heating & Cooling......................... 2042 Great Lakes Geothermal............................... 1345 GreenFit Homes.................................................. 1508 Hearthcrest Fireplace........................................ 1831 Icynene Inc...............................................................2137 Jacobson Heating & Cooling.......................1718 Midwest Geothermal.........................................1747 Schaafsma Heating & Cooling....................1312 Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner............. 2246 Total Comfort Resource, LLC.................... 2012 Unity Home Improvement...............................1251 VanderHyde Service............................1940, 1941 West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services...................... 1401 HOME SERVICES Angie’s List.................................................................1511 B & E Sealcoat Products, Inc............................71 Besco Water Treatment, Inc........................ 1619 Bullseye Pest Defense.....................................1708 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 2022 Comcast................................................................... 2318 Computer Rescue 911........................................1231 Culligan.......................................................................1247 Dream Modeling....................................................1411 EPS Security............................................................2213 Fine Shine Window Cleaning.................... 2236 Gordon Water Systems.......................1124, 1125 GreenFit Homes.................................................. 1508 Kent County Department of Public Works............................................... 1925 Klean Gutter of Michigan............................... 1829 L & N Carpet Cleaning................................... 2044 Lawn Doctor........................................................... 1106 La-Z-Boy..................................................................... 1813 Monkey Bars Of Western Michigan....... 1652 Mosquito Squad of West Michigan Lakeshore and Grand Rapids................1522 My Way Mobile Storage..................................2141 Peak Performance Roof Cleaning...........1725 Plummer’s Waste Group............................... 1020 Re/Max United Treadstone Funding.... 1229 Rhino Shield of MI.............................................. 1342 Schaafsma Heating & Cooling....................1312 The Service Professor......................................1337 Solar Winds Power Systems...................... 1623 Systematic by Nu-Tran.................................... 2136 Terri’s Window Treatments.............................1811

Two Men and a Truck........................................1110 UBU Home Furnishings..................................1749 Under Pressure Steam & Clean............... 1448 Wireless Zone — Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer................................................. 63 Your Shower Door............................................. 1436 INTERIORS: DESIGN, FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES Bears In The Woods........................................ 2201 Broene’s Furniture of Allendale................. 1226 Cambria......................................................................1709 CertaPro Painters................................................ 1424 Closet & Room Solutions............................... 1031 The Common Table LLC.............................. 1840 Cutco Cutlery........................................................ 2342 DeGraaf Interiors.................................................. 1613 Direct Buy of Grand Rapids....................... 2304 Gall Sewing & Vac Centers......................... 1655 Gotcha Covered................................................... 1519 Granite Direct......................................................... 1426 Great Lakes Granite Works.......................... 1801 Hard Topix - Precast Concrete.................1606 Jonathan Stevens Mattress............................1812 Lakeshore Sewing............................................. 2018 La-Z-Boy..................................................................... 1813 The Lighting Corner........................................... 1136 Pools Plus.................................................................1047 The Sherwin-Williams Company..............1909 Silver Bullet Firearms & Training Center............................................1908 Sleep Doctor Mattress.................................... 2031 Sleep Number........................................................ 1219 Standale Interiors................................................. 1501 Terri’s Window Treatments.............................1811 Today’s Window Fashions........................... 1450 UBU Home Furnishings..................................1749 Wal Vac Inc...........................................................2004 West Michigan Granite & Tile..................... 1836 US Jaclean, Inc..................................................... 2041 Verhey Carpet........................................................ 1418 KITCHENS & BATHS Advanced Interiors/MIH Companies, LLC............................................. 1520 Bath Fitter................................................................. 2148 Bekins Inc..................................................................1719 Cambria......................................................................1709 Cutco Cutlery........................................................ 2342 DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering.................... 1013 Direct Buy of Grand Rapids....................... 2304 Direct Supply, Inc................................................1809 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen...................... 1549 Gerrit’s Appliance Inc....................................... 1453 Granite Direct......................................................... 1426 Granite Transformations.................................. 1016 Grout Matters......................................................... 1343 Hard Topix - Precast Concrete.................1606 HJ Oldenkamp Co............................... 1242 ,1243 Home Repair Services......................................1122 Johnson Group.................................................... 1604 Kitchen Craft Cooking Show.........................1118 Kitchen Tune-up..................................................1609 Kitchens By Katie............................................. 61, 62 Kitchen Studio of West Michigan Lumber................................1712 Mont Granite, Inc................................................. 1423 Nawara Bros. Appliance, TV & Bedding................................................... 1523 N-Hance Wood Renewal...............................1422 Page Woodworking, Inc................................. 1618 Re-Bath...................................................................... 1236 Ridgeline....................................................................1037 Standale Interiors................................................. 1501 Standard Lumber/Standard Kitchens... 1147 Thompson Remodeling, Inc........................1722 Williams Kitchen & Bath....................................1311 VanderHyde Service............................1940, 1941 Vitamix Corporation.......................................... 2435 Your Shower Door............................................. 1436 LANDSCAPING All Green Corporation....................................... 1841 Association of Grand Rapids Landscape Professional................Garden E AWM Water Features...................................... 1805 Bakhuyzen Landscape Management......................................... 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Bartlett Tree Experts.......................................... 1518 Belgard Hardscapes........................................ 1922 CHOP..........................................................................1745 City of Grand Rapids, Environmental Services Department.................................... 1825 Cobalt Holdings LLC..........................................1241 Curb Appeal of Michigan................................1441 Everett’s Landscape Management, Inc............................... Garden A Flier’s Sprinkling................................................... 1530 Forest Creek Design............................Garden B Fruit Basket Flowerland..................1212, 1437 Garden Scout............................................................. 66 Girschle’s Flag Poles............................................107 Great Lakes Landscape Supply.. Garden C GreenMark Equipment....................................1937 Groundworks Water Solutions, LLC.....2306 Harder & Warner .................................. Garden G Invisible Fence......................................................2247 Kent Career Technical Center........................ 80 Kent Equipment...................................................2237 Kent MSU Extension “Smart Gardening” Program................................................... Garden G Kloosterman Landscaping....... 1024-Garden Kregel’s Landscape & Garden Center.1428 Lawn Doctor........................................................... 1106 Outdoor Expressions Landscaping.......... 102 Outdoor Impressions.......................... Garden C R & A Water Features and Landscaping........................................... 2028 Rose Landscape Services........................... 1849 Rosemont Nursery Inc....................... Garden D Sanderson & DeHaan Irrigation................ 1446 Schepers Lawn Sprinkling, Inc.................. 1329 Steve Essex Design............................. Garden H Summit Tree Service........................................ 1648 Winchel Irrigation................................................. 1612 Wolbers - Possehn Pools, Ponds & Landscapes, Inc........................... 109 LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLY AWM Water Features...................................... 1805 Backyard Fun Zone......................................... 2225 Belgard Hardscapes........................................ 1922 BirdWatchers.......................................................... 1012 Cabela’s.................................................................... 1658 Cobalt Holdings LLC..........................................1241 Flier’s Sprinkling................................................... 1530 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park............................................ 2053 Fruit Basket Flowerland......................1212, 1437 Garden Scout............................................................. 66 Gerrit’s Appliance Inc....................................... 1453 Girschle’s Flag Poles............................................107 Grapids Irrigation................................................ 2238 GreenMark Equipment....................................1937 Home Depot.......................................................... 1558 Hometown Backyard LLC.............................1447 Kent Equipment...................................................2237 Kregel’s Landscape & Garden Center.1428 Kubota of West Michigan, LLC....................1211 Lumon Living........................................................2300 M & E Sales............................................................ 1845 Mast Mini Barns....................................................1737 MI Greenhouse.................................................... 1022 Mosquito Shield of West Michigan....... 2322 Mosquito Squad of West Michigan Lakeshore and Grand Rapids................1522 Premier Edge Landscape Curbing.........1727 Weingartz................................................................. 2210 West Michigan Tree Services.................... 1546 Winding Creek Nursery.................................. 1842 LIGHTING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR The Lighting Corner........................................... 1136 The Service Professor......................................1337 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore................................................. 1823 Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra.............................................70 GreenHome Institute........................................ 1944 Habitat for Humanity of Kent County & Eastern Ottawa County.......................... 2310 Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan............................................1827 Home Repair Services......................................1122 21

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OFFICIAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW PROGRAM International Student Exchange, Central Midwest Region (ISE-CMW).................. 2324 Kent County Department of Public Works............................................... 1925 Ottawa/Kent MUDPA — (Miss Dig)........ 1904 Paws With A Cause............................................... 99 “Plant Michigan Green”................................. 2048 Sandy Corley Memorial.................................. 1048 Second Chance for Greyhounds...........2400 POOLS & SPAS ECOsmarte............................................................. 1542 Fence Consultants of West Michigan.....1131 Fox Pools..................................................................1837 Hometown Backyard LLC.............................1447 Master Spas of West Michigan................ 2349 Pools Plus.................................................................1047 Straight Line Fence..........................................2006 Watsons Of Grand Rapids........................... 2319 Wolbers — Possehn Pools, Ponds & Landscapes, Inc............................................ 109 Zagers Pool & Spa............................................. 2011

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REMODELERS Advanced Interiors/MIH Companies, LLC............................................. 1520 Angie’s List.................................................................1511 Cutting Edge Builders Inc.............................. 1610 Diephuis Builders................................................ 1822 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen...................... 1549 Dream Modeling....................................................1411 Eaglecrest Homes Inc...................................... 1419 Granite Transformations.................................. 1016 Hauschild Custom Builder & Remodeler, Inc............................................ 1540 HJ Oldenkamp Co............................... 1242, 1243 Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids................................ 84 Home Specialists, LLC.................................... 1946 Kitchens By Katie............................................. 61, 62 Kitchen Tune-up..................................................1609 Kodiak Construction......................................... 1440 Muston Construction, Inc.............................. 1330 My Way Mobile Storage..................................2141 Nugent Builders Inc...........................................1225 Precision Remodeling & Design LLC.....1513 Preferred Construction......................................1127 Rasmussen, LLC.................................................1753 Re-Bath...................................................................... 1236 Scott Christopher Homes..............................1407 Signature Stone Tops...................................... 1336 Sherriff Goslin Roofing Company..............1741 Thompson Remodeling, Inc........................1722 TREE SERVICE All Green Corporation....................................... 1841 Bartlett Tree Experts.......................................... 1518 CHOP..........................................................................1745 Summit Tree Service........................................ 1648 West Michigan Tree Services.................... 1546 WATER & AIR PURIFICATION Besco Water Treatment, Inc........................ 1619 City of Grand Rapids, Environmental Services Department.................................... 1825 Culligan.......................................................................1247 Flier’s Quality Water........................................... 1526 Gordon Water Systems.......................1124, 1125 Rainbow Vacuums...............................................1141 Total Comfort Resource, LLC.................... 2012 West Michigan Heating & Air Conditioning Services...................... 1401 WATERPROOFING Ayers Basement Systems..............................1427 B-Dry System of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc...........................................1224 Everdry Waterproofing.................................... 1905 Foundation Specialist, LLC.......................... 1409 Great Lakes Waterproofing, Inc..................2151 Groundworks Water Solutions, LLC.....2306 Kent Home Services...........................................1128 StayDry Basement Waterproofing.............1107

WINDOWS & DOORS, GARAGE DOORS All American Remodeling............................. 1046 All Weather Seal................................................... 1019 Architectural Openings & Access.................................................1729, 1824 Avalon Building Concepts............................. 1819 Blackberry Window & Door Systems... 1943 Bouma Bros. Sales & Service......................1137 Gotcha Covered................................................... 1519 Hansons.................................................................... 1206 Jack’s Wholesale Windows & Design................................................1900, 2326 Keene Lumber Company............................ 2252 Mr. Roof.................................................................... 1504 Pella Windows & Doors................................. 1649 Polar Seal Window Corporation................ 1102 Renewal By Andersen of Greater Michigan...............................................1119 Standale Lumber................................................2207 Standard Lumber/Standard Kitchens....1147 Today’s Window Fashions........................... 1450 VanderLaan Home Improvement............. 1319 Wallside Windows............................................. 1850 West Michigan Glass Block Inc..................1413 West Michigan Roofing & Construction.................................................. 1844 OTHER Adventure Resorts of America.................. 1929 Brian Klein Enterprises.....................................2312 Buckeye Chocolate Company.................. 2153 Cran-Hill Ranch.................................................... 1324 Deering’s Famous Jerky Co. of Traverse City................................................ 2143 Elegance eT Cetera............................................. 100 Ergo Centers LLC...............................................1347 Gemini Publications........................................... 1901 Hawaiian Moon....................................... 1249, 1521 Innovation X............................................................. 1041 King’s Creek...........................................................1906 Luxury Wholesale Perfumes........................1327 Michigan History Magazine.......................... 1240 MLive — Grand Rapids Press.................... 1050 My Pillow, Inc...........................................................1710 Old World Style Almonds................................ 106 PRP Wines Inc..................................................... 1953 Rental Properties Owners Association.1210 Smokin’ Oak.......................................................... 1555 Star-S............................................................1346, 2330 Sunshine Products...............................................1113 TFC Boat Lifts & Docks....................................1215 Touch of Purple................................................... 1843 West Michigan Tourist Association...........1611 Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Co............ 103 THE GARDEN & ART MARKET Amazing Yard Tools..................................................7 Creekside Garden Center...................................13 DreamScape Desserts............................................ 6 Farm Country Cheese House......................... 43 Gourdacious Creations.........................................22 The Great Bread Company................................12 Harbor View Nursery & Lavender Farm....37 Heavenly Dip............................................................... 49 His Handiwork Photography............................... 8 Koetsier’s Greenhouse........................................ 39 LeGault Art.......................................................................4 Loon Hardwoods.........................................................5 Lovin Country Incorporated................................14 Michigan’s Treasure............................................... 19 Olive Branch Plant Center......................................1 R & R Marketing........................................................ 16 Scentsy.............................................................................21 Seven Treasures...................................................... 46 Sonia Showcase.......................................................23 State by State Gardening................................... 36 Steven Huyser-Honig’s Michigan.................. 30 Stick It Vinyls...................................................................2 Susan Rocks!.............................................................. 10 WW Greenhouse, Inc........................................... 33 Unique Bulbs................................................................31

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