Grand rising, West Michigan. Happy Labor Day Weekend to you all! Thank you for joining us all summer long and make it a great one 🇺🇸 💪 

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Endangered Mussels 🦪 

• Largest Jazz Fest In The World 🎷 

• Holland’s Apartment Construction 🏢 

Let’s dive in

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Michigan Hosts Largest Jazz Fest In The World

The Detroit Jazz Festival, the largest in the world, takes place annually in downtown Detroit. This year, it will run from August 30 to September 2, featuring over 60 performances across multiple stages during the four-day event, attracting over 300,000 attendees globally. Planning for the next festival begins immediately after each year's event ends, according to Chris Collins, President and Artistic Director. Artists are selected through open auditions held from February to June, ensuring a fresh lineup each year. The festival is funded by independent donors, sponsors, and grants, requiring approximately $4.5 million annually to remain free for all attendees. Additionally, the festival is available via livestream for those unable to attend in person, a practice that started during COVID-19 when the festival was held online.

Good News! Pause In Some Road Construction

This weekend, over half of Michigan's ongoing construction projects on state-managed roads will pause to alleviate traffic and enhance safety for Labor Day. From 3 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, 60% of the 161 projects will lift traffic restrictions, as reported by the state Department of Health and Human Services. However, some equipment and lane configurations may remain, so drivers should stay alert. State Transportation Director Brad Wieferich noted that this decision aims to accommodate holiday travelers. Congestion is expected during the afternoon and early evening hours on Thursday and Friday, with the best travel times being Thursday morning, Friday morning, or Saturday afternoon. For details on remaining lane closures, a full list of projects is available on the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) website online map and construction list.

Endangered Mussels To Be Added To Grand River

Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss advises fall anglers to maintain a 100-foot distance from divers relocating 14,000 to 15,000 endangered mussels in the Grand River for the river's restoration. This project, occurring from August to October, aims to remove four dams and add rocks and boulders to enhance river features, coinciding with the fall salmon and steelhead fishing season. While anglers are not prohibited from the downtown area (Bridge Street to Fulton Street), awareness of divers is encouraged. There is no mention of penalties for anglers within the radius, as city officials request courteous behavior. The relocation, part of a larger restoration effort, has received the necessary permits for moving mussels to approved sites. Signage will be installed to inform anglers about the work area. The entire project is expected to be completed by 2025.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Mixed-income Apartment Construction Starts In Holland

On August 21, local leaders and developers announced the groundbreaking of Lakewood Place Apartment Village in Holland Township. This $40 million project, a collaboration between Geerlings Development Company and KJK Real Estate Management, will include 190 units—80% of which will be affordable housing for families earning 50-70% of the area median income. The development will also feature 10,000 square feet of commercial space, bike paths, a clubhouse, and other amenities. Completion is expected in phases between April 2025 and 2026. The site is located at 275 E. Lakewood Blvd, roughly two miles from downtown Holland.

Depot Antiques To Close In Spring Lake

Depot Antiques, located just east of Spring Lake on M-104, offers a unique variety of items, from antique soup tureens to vintage motorcycles. After nearly 25 years, owner Ruth Bisacky is closing the shop due to dwindling interest in antiques and the rise of online shopping. Everything is discounted, with unsold items going to auction by year-end. The shop, housed in a former train depot, holds treasures like croquet mallets, mirrors, and old records. Bisacky cherishes the connections made over the years but is ready to retire, leaving a legacy of eclectic finds for a new generation of collectors.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN

MUSKEGON

Thursday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Stonegate - Tom Powers Memorial Tee-Up FORE Kids Golf Outing 8am

Lotus Room - Kick Off Labor Day Weekend - 8:30pm

Free Thursdays at Muskegon Museum of Art

Friday - Hackley Park - Muskegon Polish Festival 11am-10pm

Saturday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Hackley Park - Muskegon Polish Festival 11am-10pm

Noah Project Car Show and Concert by Steeple Hill Band 12pm

Sunday - Lakes Mall - 20th Annual Labor Day Cars for Cancer 5-8pm

Monday - Lakes Mall - 20th Annual Labor Day Cars for Cancer 7-11am

Hackley Park - Labor Day Parade and Celebration 11am-3pm

Pigeon Hill Trivia Night 7pm

GRAND HAVEN

Thursday- Spring Lake Farmers Market 9am-2pm

Waterfront Stadium - 2024 Battle on the Boardwalk 9:30am-6pm

Social District - Thursday Night Cornhole Tournaments 6pm

Saturday- Grand Haven Farmers Market 8am-1pm

Market Days at Grand Haven Re:MADE 10am-3pm

Monday - Third St Bridge - Labor Day Bridge Walk 9-11am

HOLLAND

Thursday - New Holland Brewing - Sips and Succulents - 6pm

Friday - West Michigan Regional Airport - Food Truck Fridays 11-2pm

Ottawa County Fairgrounds - The Found Cottage Mercantile Market 3-8pm

Saturday - Holland Farmers Market 8-2pm

Ottawa County Fairgrounds - The Found Cottage Mercantile Market 9am-4pm

Yoga In The Park Kollen Park & Heinz Waterfront Walkway 8am

Monday - Holland / Zeeland Labor Day Truck Parade 9:15-10:15am

Curragh Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8pm

Check out live music at RedRock Grille

WEATHER

Thursday

81 🌡️ 71 | 🌤️  | 4% | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)

Friday

79 🌡️ 64 | ⛈️ | 80% | 💨 SSW 10 mph (9 knots)

Saturday

79 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 9% | 💨 WNW 7 mph (6 knots)

Sunday

75 🌡️ 53 | 🌤️ | 25% | 💨 NW 17 mph (15 knots)

Monday

71 🌡️ 51 | 🌤️ | 3% | 💨 NW 7 mph (6 knots)

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday

The Deck I Sonimanic I 6pm

Dockers I Funkitz I 5pm

Bear Lake Tavern I Kevin Schaffer I 5:30pm

Mill Point Park I TBD I 7pm

Grand Armory I Sam Bekins I 6:30pm

Lucy’s I Curt Hines I 6pm

Sandy Point I BPM Jazz Trio I 6pm

New Holland Brewing I Jess & Jesse I 7pm

The Butler I 2 Dudes in Flip Flops I 5:30pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I JP Peters I 7pm

Friday

The Deck I The Ladies Night I 6pm

Dockers I Crossroads Resurrection I 6pm

Rake Beer Project I Home Invasion, Levity, Stretched Thin, SLUR I 8pm

Pigeon Hill I Brett Bouchard I 7pm

Lucy’s I Acoustic Waves I 7pm

Eagles 925 I Yours Truly and The Funk I 8pm

Odd Side I Simply In Time I 8pm

Park Theatre I Goodbye June I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Basement Superheroes I 9pm

Hops at 84 East I The Carl Webb Band I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Decades I 8pm

Saturday

The Deck I The Tipsy Rooster I 2pm

The Deck I The Ladies Night I 7pm

Dockers I Two Dudes in Flip Flops I 1pm

Dockers I JP & The Energy I 6pm

Red Rooster Tavern I The Murphy's Law Band I 8pm

The Valkyrie I Billy Ryan I 7pm *

Pinecrest Bar & Lanes I JR Bell I 6pm

Lucy’s I Jake Oakley I 7pm

Eagles 925 I Bonfire Rose I 8pm

Sandy Point I Matt Hanegraaff & Tony Bakker I 6pm

Tanglewood Winery I Dunegrass I 5pm

Hops at 84 East I Vincent Hayes I 8pm

Park Theatre I Megan Dooley duo wsg. Mark Stubbs I 7pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Barcode I 9pm

Boatwerks I Wally Michaels I 5:30pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Rock Shop I 8pm

The Butler I Jake Ford I 5:30pm

Sunday

The Deck I Zion Lion I 12pm

The Deck I The Rockshow I 5pm

Dockers I Westside Soul Surfers I 3pm

Dockers I Decades I 5pm

Pinecrest Bar & Lanes I Take 2 I 5pm

Lucy’s I Live Music I 12pm

Odd side Ales I Scott Pellegrom I 5pm

Sandy Point I Rory MacCallan I 6pm

Boatwerks I Serita’s Black Rose Duo I 5:30pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I ID10T5 I 8pm

Monday

The Deck I Carl Webb Band I 6pm

SPORTS

Thursday - Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels 1:10pm

Friday - Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox 6:40pm

Saturday - Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox 6:10pm

Sunday - Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox 1:40pm

Monday - Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres 6:40pm

Past Results

Yesterday Tigers Lost 2-3 against Angels

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