Celebrate Pulaksi Days this weekend

Everyone's Polish on Oct. 2-4. Pulaski Days, an annual event celebrating the Polish heritage, is bringing food, music, beer and family friendly events to Grand Rapids.

This year's theme is "There's Nothing Like Polka" and the events kick off tonight with a parade on Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. around Grand Rapids' West side.

Live music will be playing at Eastern Hall from 9 a.m. until close, which includes local band Mr. Whooha.

The Party of the Century

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting a part that will last through April - and labeling it the "Party of the Century."

Once a month, the art museum is hosting a special version of its Friday Nights at the GRAM to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010. Starting tonight, the galleries open at 5 p.m. with a special $5 admission price for non-members and features David Hall's Marimba live music performance.

The museum will also host an Artists Pushing Boundaries: Past, Present, Future discussion, which asks the question, "What is art?", a topic that is likely to stir the ArtPrize pot even more. New exhibitions include Tissot's London1871-1882: The Art and Culture of City Life, James McNeill Whistler and the Romance of Great Cities, and American Impressionism from the Phillips Collection.

The next Party of the Century is scheduled for Nov. 6 with a special New Years Eve Party on Dec. 31.

Love Coffee? 24 hour coffee shop opens in GR

Need a coffee fix at 2 a.m.? In the past, coffee lovers were S.O.L. Now, thanks to Wired Espresso Bar, coffee is available 24/7.

After completing renovations, the coffee shop extraordinaire has already officially opened for business, but will celebrate its Grand Opening October 9. Stop in for free food samples and drinks specials from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wired Espresso is also holding a raffle for those who bring in their business cards- winner receives free coffee for the whole office.

Owner and operator Sarah Willets says, "We're excited to be a part of the growing Creston business district. We look forward to serving the community and becoming an integral part in the corridor's revitalization.

Wired Espresso Bar has been nominated "Best New Business" in the 20th annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood awards.

For more information, check out Wired Espresso's web site and Facebook.