Spirit Magazine - August 2013 - (Page 104)

Life Adventure In Grand Rapids amazing race Grand Rapids hosted The Color Run for the first time in August 2012. “As soon as you enter Gun Lake Casino, there’s an air of excitement—lots of action at the table games, a captivating allure from the latest slot machines, four distinctive places to eat, two bars, and a stage with every genre of live, daily entertainment. Serious and casual gamers of every age make Gun Lake Casino their ongoing casino of choice. From the moment they walk in the door until they leave, we’re always providing the friendliest service and doing the unexpected to make the visit a memorable one.” —Rob McDermott General Manager Gun Lake Casino “We take great pride in promoting the area’s art and culture, local food, craft beer, family playcations, music, and the lakeshore; it is these experiences that create a Grand Rapids vibe that visitors and locals alike fall in love with. Grand Rapids also recently won the title of Beer City USA, an 104 spirit August 2013 annual public poll that recognizes the city with not only the best craft beer scene but also a passionate beer culture. The title has been instrumental in building local collaborations, luring visitors to the area, and attracting customers to local breweries.” —Doug Small President/CEO Experience Grand Rapids “Grand Valley is home to 25,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide array of fields. The city is big enough to be exciting yet small enough for students to network with employers. Grand Rapids has more big-town amenities than you might expect. Symphony, museums, ballet— enhanced by national championship college athletics—make Grand Rapids a successful place.” —Matthew McLogan Vice President Grand Valley State University Facts of Play in Grand Rapids • ArtPrize, the world’s largest art competition, takes place September 18 through October 6. More than 1,500 artists are expected to enter the open competition, and 500,000 guests are expected to attend. • At 1,500 acres, Millennium Park is one of the nation’s largest urban green spaces. • Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is one of the world’s 100 most visited art museums. • HopCat was named the thirdbest beer bar in the world for 2012 by beeradvocate.com. PhotograPhy courtesy of exPeriencegr Play in Grand Rapids http://www.beeradvocate.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - August 2013

Spirit Magazine - August 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
The Greatest Show on Turf
Flipped Out
Your Adventure In Grand Rapids
Life Adventure In Grand Rapids
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - August 2013