RANDOM NOTES
Japanese Garden planned at Frederik Meijer Gardens
hosting the event to welcome in The Wine Loft. The week-long celebration goes from February 28 until March 2 and will include wine-related events such as: “How Bubbly is Made,” “Blind Tasting Discount” and “Introduction to Food and Wine Pairings.”
In stores February 14! CATCH DREW NELSON LIVE!
AT ONE OF THESE EXCITING CD RELEASE EVENTS!
SPECIAL IN-STORE PERFORMANCE Mar 9 - Schuler Books & Music - Walker 7 to 8:30 pm – 616-647-0999
IN CONCERT Feb 3 - Ladies Literary Club - Grand Rapids
Feb 11 - Grand River Folks Arts Acoustic Night - Grand Rapids Feb 12 - Salt of The Earth - Fennville
Feb 17 - Hastings Public Library - Hastings
Feb 18 - Dogwood Center For The Arts - Fremont Mar 23 - Ten Pound Fiddle - East Lansing
BEER /// Grand Rapids’ Brewery Vivant claims the title of first LEED-certified commercial brewery in the United States. The microbrewery and pub opened just last year in the East Hills neighborhood and was recently awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver for its environmentally con- scious practices. The brewery gets all its energy through renewable energy credits, is based in a retrofitted funeral home instead of a new building and uses cans instead of
bottles. On Feb. 16, Mayor George Heartwell presented Brewery Vivant with a plaque com- memorating its commitment to sustainability.
IMPORTANT DATES Ad Deadline: March 24
Editorial Deadline: March 10 Delivery: March 29
COMMUNITY /// The Helen and Richard DeVos Japanese-style Garden will be designed in the Northeast corner of the 132-acre land plot of Frederik Meijer Gardens. The Garden is set to feature elevation changes, running water and quiet surroundings, as it is supposed to capture the very essence of old Japanese culture. Going along with Japanese tradition, it will have all the basics (tranquil- ity, simplicity, and beauty) by using zen, moss, bonsai gardens, scenic bridges, waterfalls, statues, sculptures and a tea house … Building
happy families and relationships is the pinnacle of importance for the growing non- profit organization, MomsBloom. United with Flourishing Families and Cameron’s Garden, these three organizations will host the 2nd annual Celebration of Wine, Women, and Song on March 22. The event celebrates happy and healthy lifestyles for families, mothers and babies. Topics for discussion will have a slightly darker tone, but will still focus on how a family can work through hard times like postpartum disorders. For more information, visit
momsbloom.org or call (616) 828-1021. n
Random Notes is compiled by REVUE staff and minions including Stephanie Allen, Alexandria Batson, Jared Bentley, Carl Dunker and Lindsay Patton-Carson.
Brewery Vivant becomes the first LEED- certified commercial brewery in the US. PHOTO: KENTON HANCOCK
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