Super Bowl-ing, Auto Show and More in GR

If you’ll be in the vicinity of Grand Rapids this weekend, there will be plenty of opportunities to have some fun. You won’t need to head out of town to have a good time. Two things not to miss out on are the Auto Show and a Super Bowl party at one of the venues downtown.

The 12th Annual Michigan International Auto Show is going on Thursday-Sunday at DeVos Place.  Check out over 300 new autos of all kinds- hybrids to SUVs, vans to sports cars. Manufacturers from around the world will be at the show with plenty of information, so if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, this is an exhibit not to miss.

A returning highlight from the previous year is the Million Dollar Motorway, a display of cars valued at over $100,000. This will include a few Aston Martins, a Lamborghini and Bentleys.  Two very cool giveaways at the show are a 2010 Chevy Camero and 2 tickets to the NCAA Big Ten Basketball Tournement. Adult tickets are $10, Children 6-14 are$4, those 5 and under are free.

The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints battle it for the title of Super Bowl XLIV Champs this Sunday, February 7.  A variety of Grand Rapids restaurants are having a Super Bowl specials to enjoy while watching the game. Three places to consider are:  

• 25 Kitchen + Bar is fairly new on the GR scene. It’s offering a $5 Tailgate Buffet along with drink specials. Giveaways and 17 plasma screens add to the fun, downtown atmosphere.
• The French Quarter located at 243 Commerce Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 is a place to bring the family in for fun and Southern Cuisine, very fitting for the Saints’s fans out there.  Starting at 12:30, you can get 40 cent wings,  $5.99 Catfish, oxtail, perch, cornish hen and more.
• Vitale’s of Ada, located at 400 Ada Drive SE Ada, MI 49301 is having a pizza and BBQ buffet for only $9.99 with soda included, plus plenty of drink specials. They’re offering up a 19″ Plasma TV as one of the many door prizes.

The game starts at 6:25 pm, but head out early to claim your spot. Check out www.grnow.com for more information.

A few other events to check out are:

• Go Red- An event benefitting the American Heart Association will be hosted by McFadden’s on Friday the 5th. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a chocolate fountain, special menu and drink specials.
• Ethnic Heritage Festival- Various cultures will be represented through music, dance, crafts, displays and food at the GR Public Museum. Admission is free!
• Great Scrapbook Event- Head to the Delta Plex if scrapbooking is your thing. Vendors, classes and networking opportunities will all be available. Admission is $5.00/person.