AWESOME local theater featuring AMAZING talent at a GREAT convenient location!…read more Thank you for for welcoming me to Grand Rapids DST (extra tear in my eye to Joe) ...it's been a heavy and hard transition from Hollywood and you gave me an opportunity TO BE entertained during my complaints of boredom living here and TO entertain in my wacky 'east meets west' "Love vs. Arranged Marriage" show. Hey you folks living in or visiting Grand Rapids, this venue is a must go if you haven't been already, why? * Inexpensive dates: shows range from only $5-$12 ($15 for special events). * Convenient: located bang downtown, but not near "hard to park" busy downtown and there are bars and restaurants to grab a bite (woof) and drink before and after. * Variety: there are shows almost every single day suited for all audiences from Shakespeare to Second City style improv fans....and if there is not one for you, hell you can put on your own show here! (theater friendly). * Venue: LaughFest and other community-wide festivals have hosted some fantastic shows at DST and if you are a business, you can even host your own classes and workshops here at VERY affordable rates. P.S. It's a non-profit organization so update your Rockstar status by donating whenever you can even $5 to support and keep this local gem going and businesses can become a sponsor and get lots of cross-promotion and free swag. A big waggy tailed WOOF to Dog Story!

this is the exact kind of small blackbox theatre venue an established city needs. It is right…read moredowntown and sports a 70 seat house at full capacity. This place tends to have stand-up and sketch comedy as their go to (every Monday night), however Pigeon Creek Shakespear performs here as part of their tour for every show. As a performer or company coming in for production, they have a decent backstage with a medium-sized changing room and clothing racks for costumes. I also like that it has the capability of a backstage crossing for right or left entry points to the stage. The stage measures roughly 16'WX10'D, and is elevated off the ground around 2' so everyone in the audience at ground level five rows back can get a great seat and see the action onstage. This venue is great to see any performance, providing the performance is worth seeing. The intimacy, acoustics, and friendliness of the staff makes this venue worth checking out for at least a performance or two.

GR Crime Tours was a super fun experience! My boyfriend and our friend did a Friday evening tour…read morewith Eirann. Each walking tour is two hours and covers about two miles, and the tours go through the refreshment zone downtown, with stops at a few different bars along the way. You can purchase adult beverages and walk around with them on the tours! We started at HopCat and then went all over downtown learning about different crimes that transpired in the area. I learned a few new stories which were very interesting. I love that the tour guides have backgrounds in comedy, improv, and acting - it makes for a really entertaining experience! I also appreciated that Eirann took the time to point out crimes against BIPOC and indigenous people in the area. The subject matter is pretty heavy but it is entertainment, so there's a bit of comedy sprinkled in. Luckily we were in a group that was open minded and everyone had a great time. I had a lot of fun on this unique tour and the two hours flew by. GR Crime Tours does private tours as well as some special events like a Mother's Day brunch tour coming up. I highly recommend this company to any true crime enthusiasts or people who enjoy history.

If you are looking for something to do that's fun, different, and outdoors you should definitely…read moretry a GR Crime Tour! It's such a great time! My friend and I signed up for the Damsels Give Distress tour that focused on local crimes of female perpetrators. It was a special event tour, and came with small goody bags from local, women-owned businesses, which was a fun added touch. The tour starts at Studio Park, and you can order drinks to carry on the tour. It is all within the designated "refreshment areas" so walking with drinks is allowed (and legal). Studio Park and House of Wine were both drink stops on our tour, and it concludes at Pyramid Scheme as the third stop. Due to capacity restrictions they do ask that one person from your party go in to place your orders, or one person from your party at a time. It's definitely enough stops, and not an excessive amount of stops. The tour lasted about 1.5 - 2 hours in total, and probably spanned about 1.5 miles. They recommend comfy shoes. I wore a pair of (comfy) wedged boots and had no issues. The stories told are really interesting, detailed, and told with a bit of humor. They definitely give respect to victims but balance it well to keep it light. Eirann was our tour guide, and I'm sure all the guides are equally great, but Eirann is so funny! The inflections and the style of story-telling is fantastic. I think these are a fun new offering for Grand Rapids, and an interesting way to get out and enjoy our great city. Definitely recommended!

We went to see the pianist Tiffany Poon at the St. Cecilia Music Center. It was my first time at…read morethe concert hall and I found it a very pleasant experience. The interior of the building is quite pretty and the moong around the stage is lovely. Tiffany Poon was absolutely lovely and the acoustics were very good. We noticed that the piano sounded a little out of tune as the concert progressed, making us wonder how they were storing and humidifying the piano. Unfortunately, sound can be fickle during these intensely fluctuating temperatures but it was noticeable. There was a free coat hanging area in the front and before entering the main music hall which was a nice addition in the winter months. There is a small lot for parking so we ended up street parking a couple blocks away. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and first time.

Our wedding here was amazing! The building is gorgeous and Nadine was super easy to work with. We…read moreused the projector in the ballroom to play MarioKart which was so fun! It was also very convenient to have everything in one place; two suites for getting ready, a room for the ceremony, and the ballroom was the perfect reception hall.

When you are sick of chain hotels and don't want to rely on Uber to get you to your evenings…read more entertainment, this is a great stay. I didn't realize the shampoo and conditioner were in the medicine cabinet until after I showered, but it is all good. Couldn't figure out the room fan, but it cooled down once I turned the lights off. There's wifi but no TV, my version of heaven. Breakfast casserole and tulle with peaches, of course, fabulous, too. Thanks!

My fiancé and I stayed here with our dog for a weekend and had a great experience. I understand…read morewhere some of the other reviews are coming from (no house tour, not an extremely bubbly host), but I think that's just Jane's personality. She's very nice, just not a bubbly, Southern hospitality-type person. You're welcome to ask for a tour or anything else you need according to the guest book. Our dog had a BLAST running around their beautiful yard with their Dalmatian puppy Dancer so I highly recommend this place if you're traveling with a sociable dog. The house is also really historic and charming, though it was a little warm for us in late July. Overall we felt more like we were staying at someone's home as a guest than like we were at a hotel, which we really enjoyed. We will be back next year!

This review is for the kiosk…read more My son and I drove to the Rogers Plaza location. We got there about 8:30 am and there was a line of people waiting outside the door. We see in the seating area a kiosk that ask if renewing plates. We walk up to it punch in a few numbers that were on the red form you get in the mail, then it printed a new registration card with sticker on it. The was easy and quick. We walked up no waiting in line and we're done in less then 3 mins literally. Only downside was the 12-15 people who got their early and sitting waiting in line patiently saw how quick and easy this went for my son and I. Like we cut the line A good thing was the 12-15 people who got there early also got to see how easy it was to renew tags. #Every1wins Also the kiosk needs a credit card for payment.

This office is terrible for customers services, they all get paid by tax payers and when we come…read morefor service they don't care to explain thing properly rather they yell at everyone when we have question or missing paperwork.

This studio has a lot of great space and the people that work here are legit. Julie, Bob, Morgane…read moreand Jeremiah all do great work. I've had the honor of working with Julie for the past 6 years and would recommend her for food photography any day! The studio is centrally located and has parking to the side of the building for clients and sometimes there's room in front- depending on if people need to get in and out of the bay. There are plenty of places to order food from in close proximity as well.

What a great local company, quietly making magic in this non-descript building downtown! All kinds…read moreof photography and so much more! A small staff of pros that work like elves! Super!

I love this library. I've been going since I was five or six years old. They usually have a great…read moresummer reading program, and often times host zoo staff members or animal experts for children's programs. I have always had a pleasant experience with the staff there and hope this library continues to invest in its community outreach programs!

This is the best transit center downtown because the fact there's so much buses that goes to places…read morelike Caledonia or Plainfield, charter Township or Alpine Township, or Byron Center, Township like that's really really far from downtown and they put in so much work for the buses too. They have really new buses, and they're really clean And this is the best transit center ever I've ever done and my favorite row is route. Nine Overall, the people inside the central station is really nice.

Cost and Rewards…read more Rewards: Its cost efficient. Bus drivers are honestly very nice so long as you treat them as people and not your personal chauffeur. Cons: Most drivers are seriously underpaid and undervalued. They are not equipped to deal with violent or unruly customers. So, if you ever get harassed or accosted or assaulted, you're kinda on your own. And if you write a detailed report to customer support nowadays, they don't do anything. People vape all the time on the bus and no one does anything so hopefully you don't have respiratory issues. Depending on the driver, sometimes they speed. Depending on the route, sometimes it's dirty. (Have seen roaches before). Good luck.