The past meets the future with the recent opening of Grand Rapids’ new large events and entertainment venue, The Big Room.
Connected to Silva (975 Ottawa Ave. NW)—the innovative “dinnertainment” complex that combines a restaurant, bar, Bocce ball and more—The Big Room held a soft opening back in May, with a free performance by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Valerie June.
Since then, the space has hosted an Adult Prom, and a Cacao and Sound Ceremony over the summer. This fall they will welcome folk/punk singer Sunny War, along with blues guitarist/singer Buffalo Nichols on Sept. 5, an evening with acclaimed singer/songwriter Brett Dennen on Nov. 22, a talent show featuring staff called Silva’s Got Talent Sept. 22, and a merchant and makers market on Nov. 28-29, with many more events to be announced…