The open, hard-surface plaza adjoining the City and County buildings hosts numerous large community events and "La Grand Vitesse," the Alexander Calder Stabile which symbolizes the City of Grand Rapids.

1 day ago · They say holding the event at Calder Plaza will offer attendees more space and a better experience. General admission tickets for Irish off Ionia cost $25 if purchased ahead of time or $30 at the ...

The open, hard-surface plaza adjoining the City and County buildings hosts numerous large community events and "La Grand Vitesse," the Alexander Calder Stabile which symbolizes the City of Grand Rapids.

La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.

Nov 30, 2024 · Festival is the annual three-day celebration of the arts, held in downtown Grand Rapids. The first Festival in 1970 highlighted the 1969 installation of Alexander Calder’s La Grande Vitesse on what is now known as Calder Plaza.

1 day ago · Formerly known as Irish On Ionia, the festival will now be called Irish Off Ionia and will take place at Calder Plaza in Downtown Grand Rapids. The event is set for Saturday, March 15, 2025, from ...

Mar 21, 2024 · — A familiar location in downtown Grand Rapids will be getting a facelift over the next few years. The project to restore Calder Plaza, which was put on hold because of the pandemic just secured...

1 day ago · The new location at Calder Plaza will provide more space, a better guest experience, and an opportunity to enhance the festival while keeping it at the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. 'Irish Off Ionia will bring the same exciting, high-energy experience that our community knows and loves. Moving to Calder Plaza allows us to take the festival to ...

Mar 14, 2024 · The first phase of a redesign to Calder Plaza officially got the green light with the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority approving nearly $50,000 in funding for this long-awaited...

Mar 20, 2024 · Start your tour with the artwork that has come to symbolize the city’s creative spirit – La Grande Vitesse, the massive red Alexander Calder sculpture that was installed in front of City Hall in 1969. It’s the centerpiece of Calder Plaza, a large community gathering space in the heart of the city.