🌱 Beyond Van Gogh Comes To Grand Rapids + Superhero Day At Zoo

Grand Rapids MI

20 March, 2022

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Hello again, Grand Rapids! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Grand Rapids Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Grand Rapids Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Grand Rapids long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 60 Low: 40. Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids: ArtPrize 2011's winning piece has been donated to the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The piece, made by Mia Tavonatti, was originally made for Saint Kilian's Catholic Church in Orange County, California; it was entered into ArtPrize 2011 after construction delays. The art will be reportedly installed by June 2022. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)The Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit will be coming to Grand Rapids' DeVos Place. Tickets are currently on sale for the event that will be running from Jun. 14 to Jul. 9. The exhibit will typically take around an hour to experience. Click the link for more details on the stunning experience touring the country. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)The John Ball Zoo is hosting Superhero Day on Apr. 7. The event will allow attendees to dress as their favorite superheroes while having the opportunity to meet some of their own. Since tickets for the event are in short supply, the community is being asked to reserve their tickets before the event. (WZZM13.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? (Reviewers at CNET called the new system — known as the Ring Alarm Pro — "a giant leap for home security"). So why the kudos? In a nutshell: the Ring Alarm Pro can protect your home both online and off. It includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to help you get reliable physical and digital security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity. To learn more about the system CNET called "the future of home security" or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Grand Rapids: City Commission Meeting At East Grand Rapids Community Center (All Day) FREE Tutoring Grade 1-5 At Streams of Hope (4:00 PM) From my notebook: The Grand Rapids Ballet is hosting a special donation-based performance to raise funds to support Ukrainian refugees. The event will be on Saturday, Mar. 26. (Instagram) The Grand Rapids Art Museum celebrates the life and legacy of Josef Albers. The painter studied color theory. (Instagram) Grand Rapids Downtown Market has heated outdoor huts. There are no reservations needed and will be first come, first served. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar 3/21 & 3/23 (March 21) FREE WEBINAR | The Renaissance in Northern Italy (March 22) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) Add your event Loving the Grand Rapids Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.