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.

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.

2 days 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 ...

2 days ago · They believe that Calder Plaza will provide for a better experience with more space and opportunities to enhance the festival. Irish Off Ionia will feature live performances by Ironwood, Belfast ...

2 days 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 ...

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.

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.

2 days 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 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...

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...