🌱 Broadway Grand Rapids Relaxes COVID Protocols + GR Staycation

Grand Rapids MI

29 March, 2022

11:56 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Grand Rapids Daily. First, today's weather: Not as cool with rain. High: 59 Low: 43. Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids: As Kent County risk levels of COVID-19 have dropped, Broadway Grand Rapids announced that it will be relaxing some of its COVID-19 protocols for theater-goers. Ticketholders will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or negative test, nor will they be required to wear a mask in the theater. However, face coverings are still "strongly recommended," according to Broadway Grand Rapids' website. (WOODTV.com)Cases of the newest COVID-19 variant, BA.2, have officially been reported in West Michigan, including here in Kent. The Kent County Health Department reported six confirmed cases of the BA.2 variant over the last few weeks. While doctors are hopeful another surge is not impending, Dr. Jerry Evans, Mercy Health Muskegon's Chief of Staff, told WZZM 13 that "this is the time to get vaccinated and get your defenses up if that surge does come." (WZZM13.com)Need a vacation but don't want to travel too far? Plan an exciting "staycation" and explore your home city! There's plenty to do right here in the greater Grand Rapids area, from the Storywalk Book at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings to the indoor ropes course, climbing walls, and ziplines at Allegan Event. Check out WOODTV's full list of activities for a Grand Rapids staycation your whole family will love. (WOODTV.com) From our sponsor: Where should you invest as a Grand Rapids resident with a $149,000 nest egg? Thanks to a change in the legal code, there's a new investment Grand Rapids residents need to know about. In fact, Bloomberg asked experts where they'd invest $100,000 right now and many of them chose it. This may surprise you, but it's fine art. Growing your nest egg with art isn't new. Wealthy families like the Rockefellers have done it for centuries. Here's why: Low correlation to stocks according to Citi Contemporary art historically returns 23.2% when inflation is >3% Contemporary art prices outpaced the S&P 500 by 164% (1995-2021) Translation: Art could be one of the best investments for uncertain times. Luckily for you, we found Masterworks. This revolutionary platform lets you invest in art by Warhol, Monet, Picasso without spending millions. The best part? Anyone from your area can skip their waitlist*. *See important Reg A Disclosures Today in Grand Rapids: Virtual Family Time At Grand Rapids Public Library (10:30 AM) GRS At Muse GR At Grand Rapids Symphony (12:00 PM) Hump Day Happy Hour At Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and other community members to prune trees today, Mar. 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Pleasant Park. This project requires no previous experience, is open to all members of the GR community, and fulfills the hands-on pruning requirement for our Neighborhood Forester certification. If you have any further questions or concerns, please email [email protected]. (Facebook) On Apr. 19, Grand Rapids Symphony will host a trailblazing pianist, educator, and activist Lara Downes for an evening of music and conversation featuring select passages of Bach's Goldberg Variations and diverse works written in response to it. Learn more here. (Facebook) The Grand Rapids Children's Museum is open for extended hours during its Spring Break Bonanza! Visit www.grcm.org/events for the complete lineup of performers and activities. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.