Lisa Enos

Grand Rapids

Managing Editor at Hour Detroit

Editor at Grand Rapids Magazine

Writer/Filmmaker

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Greensky Bluegrass to headline Wings Event Center

3 days ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

For West Michigan music lovers, fall just got a lot more exciting. Beloved progressive bluegrass outfit Greensky Bluegrass is making a long-awaited return to its roots with a special two-night run at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo on October 31 and November 1, 2025. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. EST, with a venue presale available the day before, Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. EST, via wingseventcenter.com.
The memory keeper

3 days ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

I went into my conversation with Randall Heidema of Holland expecting to meet a musician. But within the first five minutes, it became clear: Heidema isn’t just a musician—he’s a memory keeper, a spark plug, and a one-man joy machine with a guitar in his right hand and a songbook of 500 classics in the other. Heidema’s story starts like many great musicians, performing across the country, from Nashville’s studio scene to cruise ships and piano bars.
Your summer reading list from Reader's World

4 days ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

Whether you’re sunning at the lake, catching golden hour on your back porch, or savoring a cool moment in the shade of a downtown café, there’s nothing like the right book to make summer truly sing. That’s why we turned to the passionate experts at Reader’s World Bookstore, a Holland mainstay since 1967, for a curated lineup that spans genre and mood.
Strawberry season in full swing

1 week ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

If you’ve stepped outside city limits recently—maybe headed west toward Hudsonville or up toward Sparta—there’s a good chance your nose picked up something sweet on the breeze. It’s not your imagination. Strawberry season is officially here, and in West Michigan, that’s something worth celebrating. For a few fleeting weeks each June, local fields across Kent and Ottawa Counties transform into ruby-studded wonderlands. And just as quickly as they arrive, those juicy berries disappear.
Things to do on Juneteenth & this weekend in GR - Grand Rapids Magazine

1 week ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

Juneteenth—celebrated annually on June 19—takes center stage this weekend, along with other summer favorites, like GR Pride Fest 2025 and a toast to the solstice. Commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S., the holiday serves as a moment to honor Black freedom, resilience, and cultural brilliance. This year, Grand Rapids is hosting a vibrant mix of celebrations, from family-friendly gallery exhibits to nightlife experiences.
Head over heels for Holland's street artists

1 week ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

On Thursday nights in Downtown Holland, the air is alive with music, movement, and the rhythmic shuffle of feet on brick. The 2025 Gentex Street Performer Series returns June 19, filling 8th Street with artists of every kind—from breakdancers and balloon twisters to blues guitarists, henna artists, and yes, even jugglers. As always, the challenge for visitors isn’t finding something to enjoy—it’s juggling their schedules to take it all in.
On the fast track to sustainability

1 week ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is going greener with new electric trams and a herd of goats helping manage vegetation—part of its expanding sustainability efforts. Always a leader in art, nature, and innovation, Meijer Gardens is embracing sustainability with a fresh spark. This season, guests can hop aboard a fleet of sleek electric trams that quietly cruise through the 158-acre oasis, offering narrated tours of the world-renowned sculpture and botanical displays.
LPGA stars shine bright at Meijer Classic

2 weeks ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

Spring has sprung at beautiful Blythefield Country Club, where a kaleidoscope of colorfully dressed ladies pad around the putting green, practicing for their shot at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. The first round teed off under a blanket of thick morning air, which soon gave way to a sun-kissed afternoon. No harm, no foul. Our hometown player, Olivia Stoll, brought local flavor and added another feather in the cap for Grand Valley State University — also my alma mater.
Four things to do in West Michigan this weekend

2 weeks ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

From street festivals to open-air art shows and culinary showcases, West Michigan is turning up the summer energy this weekend. Whether you’re downtown Grand Rapids, Muskegon, or Byron Center, here are four can’t-miss events happening June 13–15.
Making history hands-on

2 weeks ago | grmag.com | Lisa Enos

Kids out of school and feeling like you’ve hit every playground and park in Grand Rapids already? Looking for a new adventure that’s both fun and educational? The Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven is not just celebrating history. It’s making history. Right now, noisy history that’s giving extra fun to downtown strolling. Big changes are obvious through the huge front window of the building at Washington Avenue and Second Street. The stop sign at the corner invites a quick peek.