Have you been to Sparta? No? Well you should go! It is a cute little town north of Grand Rapids filled with homey charm and a tempo much slower than downtown GR. Go check it out next Wednesday and listen to the free music in Rogers Park. I went this past Wednesday and had an awesome time listening to… The Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble! Have you ever heard 25 accordions playing at the same time? Well it was awesome and you should be a little jealous. Polka not your bag? Not to worry; the music is different every week. Check the calendar or go here to the Sparta Chamber of Commerce website. I had a lot of fun and sat with a couple of nice women, Lynn and Lorraine (who is 93 and drove herself there!). This is a very family friendly event with a playground area and plenty of seating. Some benches available, but I recommend bringing a chair or blanket to sit on.
Sparta Concerts in Rogers Park are every Wednesday evening at 7pm. The typical rain make up day is the next day (Thursday) at 7pm. Rogers Park address: 75 North Union Street, Sparta, Michigan 49345. Check it out!
Another idea: go early and eat dinner at Maxine’s, a family friendly restaurant where kids eat FREE from 3pm-8pm Tuesday through Friday.
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I just cannot imagine 25 accordians at the same time. Thanks for letting us know that something like that even happens!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have gone!
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