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Grand Rapids Meijer Gardens Summer 2010 Concert Lineup

 

Frederick Meijer Gardens Summer 2010 Concert Series

May 25 to August 25 2010

Meijer Gardens has a fabulous, intimate amphitheater in a  spectacular outdoor setting

for it’s summer concert series.  Can you picture yourself on warm summer night, with a 

cooler of appetizers and a group of friends enjoying exceptional live music in an outdoor

venue?  Summer doesn't get any better than this.

 The 2010 line up has been released to the public. Tickets  are available to Members first

in a Pre-Sale, and go on sale  to the general public on May 15th.  The events are usually

 sold out, so buy your tickets early. The line up this year has something for everyone –

from World, Rock to Blues, Comedy & Country.  Another reason to be a member of one

of the Top !00 Visited Museums in the World!  All right here in our Grand Rapids Backyard!

Meijer Gardens Entrance

 

Doobie Brothers                                             May 21st, 2010

 

Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer           June 10th, 2010

 

Kenny Loggins                                               June 16th , 2010

 

Buddy Guy  w/ JJ Grey & Mofro                         June 17th, 2010

 

The Levon Helm Band                                    June 30th, 2010

 

Mary Chapin Carpenter                                    July 9th, 2010

 

Umphrey’s McGee                                           July 16th, 2010

 

Indigo Girls                                                    July 25th, 2010

 

Natalie Merchant                                             July 26th, 2010

 

Chris Isaak  w/ Marc Boussard                         July 29th, 2010

 

Natalie McMaster                                             August 5th, 2010

 

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band                            August 7th, 2010

 

Melissa Etheridge                                           August 9th, 2010

 

A Prairie Home Companion w/
Garrison Keillor “Summer Love” Tour
                August 11th, 2010

 

George Thorogood & The Destroyers                August 15th, 2010

 

Brandi Carlile                                                  August 25th, 2010

 

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 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Cheryl Wheeler Concert at Fifth Third Ball Park Sat. April 10, 2010

 

The inimitable Cheryl Wheeler is coming to Grand Rapids this week!

In concert at Fifth Third Ball Park on Saturday, April 10th, 2010.

Gates open at 6:30 pm, concert starts at 7:30 pm.

Special guest Nicholas James Thomasma

Part of the Pepsi Stadium Club Concert Series

 

Never heard of Cheryl Wheeler?

Cheryl is a prolific songwriter and talented performer. You have

probably heard her songs. She is very respected by her peers, as many

of them have recorded her songs.

Cheryl's songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals,

Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus,

 Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O'Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and

Holly Near. If they think she is good, then maybe you should find

out why they are fans.

 

Tickets are $20.00   Parking is free.

Cheryl’s website            Tickets online

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 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Free Exhibition Game Kicks Off WhiteCaps 2010 Baseball Season in Grand Rapids MI

The West Michigan White Caps will kick off their 2010 season

with a FREE exhibition game with Grand Valley State University

 on Wednesday , April 7th, at 6 pm at Fifth Third Ballpark.

 

Fireworks

 

The official Whitecaps baseball season begins on Thursday,

April 8 at Lake County, OH.  The first home game is scheduled

 for Sunday April 11th against the 2009 Midwest League Champion

 Fort Wayne TinCaps at 2 pm.  This is also Family Day 

– Kids Eat Free – sponsored by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

They are sponsoring 2 of these events in April.

 

You can go to the website www.whitecapsbaseball.com  for ticket information.

Admission to this event is free.

 

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 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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US REP Ehlers Annual Town Hall Meeting~ May 2nd 2009

Held at the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum in downtown Grand Rapids Michigan

We attended the annual Public Town Hall Meeting that Vern Ehlers held at

Gerald R. Ford Museum on Saturday May 2nd, 2009.  We have a few video

clips of parts of the meeting and the beautiful water fountain outside of

the museum entrance.  The Grand River was at flood stage and the water

covers the sidewalk that is at the river's edge. 

This was an interesting hour spent among our peers discussing the items

we felt were important to us here in Grand Rapids.  Congressman Ehlers

gave us his thoughts and insight on many current topics. 

We asked the Congressman if he thought the $8000 Tax Credit would

be extended beyond 2009.  He said it was highly likely for Congress to

extend it.  That would be good news for our industry and first time buyers

in our area.

We were disappointed to see less than 100 people out of a population of

over 660,000 that Rep. Ehlers Third District covers in Michigan.  Although

he was pleased to see that the crowd was bigger than normal. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Rapids Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

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Video by Terry Westbrook

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 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes                Find Grand Rapids Home Value                Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

 

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Meijer Gardens Announces Summer Concert Line Up ~ Grand Rapids Michigan

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces

2009  Summer Concert Series

Meijer Gardens has a wonderful Outdoor Amphitheater that will host

 12 Concerts and a few musical legends in entertainment this summer.

 Among those featured that you might know are our own Michigander,

 Jeff Daniels, and Lyle Lovett, The Doobie  Brothers, and Bonnie Raitt.

I must admit, some of the newer bands are not familiar to me but they

have great web sites!

 

The 12 Concerts are as follows:

Derek Trucks Band will open the Concert Series on Wednesday, June 10th.

 

The Avett Brothers will be featured on Thursday, June 18th.

 

Indigo Girls will bring their Grammy award winning songwriting to the stage

on Wednesday, June 24th.

 

The Wallflowers will play The Gardens on Monday June 29th.

 

Neko Case will be performing her trademark vocals on Thursday, July 16th.

 

Lyle Lovett - Live in Concert on Sunday, July 19th.

 

Keb'Mo' will be performing his own brand of blues on Thursday July 23th.

 

Doobie Brothers, one of America's most loved rock bands will rockin' the

house on Wednesday, July 29th.

 

Jeff Daniels, movie actor, will be singing on Monday, August 3rd.

 

Earl Scruggs, Bluegrass legend, will be here on Thursday August 13th.

 

George Thorogood & The Destroyers & Jonny Lang, perform on

Wednesday, August 19th.

 

Bon Taj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal Alone & Together finish

off the concert series on Sunday, August 23rd.

 

Meijer Gardens Ticket Information Pre-Sale Tickets are available for

Gardens Members - a definite perk of membership.

 

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

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 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes                Find Grand Rapids Home Value                Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

 

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