Harlem Globetrotters To Donate Game Proceeds To Assist With Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters will be donating a portion of gate proceeds from their games played during the weekend of January 22 through 24. [more]

SuperBull Pro Series Tickets Now Available
SuperBull shows are affordably priced for fans with seats starting at just $10, with $15, $25 and $40 VIP seats also available. Kids tickets are also just $10 (excluding VIP section seats) and all seats reserved. Additional fees may apply. Tickets are available at the Van Andel Arena, and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

SuperBull at Van Andel Arena
AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT! [more]

Tim McGraw at Van Andel Arena
Ticket prices are $26.75, $40.75, $60.50, $80.75. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 4th at 10 a.m., and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

John Mayer with special guest Michael Franti & Spearhead
Ticket prices are $66.00 and $46.00. Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 5th at 10:00 AM, and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Brad Paisley with special guests Justin Moore and Miranda Lambert
Ticket prices are $39.75 and $54.75. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Jeff Dunham at Van Andel Arena
Tickets are $44.00. Tickets will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Harlem Globetrotters' High Flying Fun at Van Andel Arena
Ticket prices are $19.25, $23.25, $32.25, $49.25, and $83.25.Tickets are available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

1,200 Grand Rapids Families Receive Free Food
Funding for the food and supplies came from the Pistons Care Telethon, a 17-hour event highlighted by the telecast of the team’s game on March 11 at The Palace. [more]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Ticket prices are $61.00, $51.00, $41.00 and $25.00. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 21 at 10 AM and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

MSU vs. WMU Women's Basketball
Ticket prices are $21, $11 and $6. Tickets will be available Friday, September 11th at 10 AM at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Two Local Artists Win Griffins' Jersey Design Contest
"Overall, the entries we received were excellent, ranging from the absurd to some very high-quality work,” said Rich Meyers, the Griffins’ director of game operations. [more]

SMG/Van Andel Arena® Wins Prime Site Award
Facilities 2008 Prime Site Awards are based on the opinions of those in the industry directly involved with site selection - booking agents, promoters, talent buyers, and special event planners. [more]

Griffins Win Two AHL Team Business Service Awards
The Grand Rapids Griffins’ community service and ticket sales efforts have been honored by the American Hockey League through its inaugural Team Business Service awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in a variety of categories. [more]

Multiple Language Signage Brochures and Disability Brochures Available at Van Andel Arena
Van Andel Arena aims to increase diversity and inclusion by providing these resources to its patrons and the Grand Rapids community. [more]

Brian Vander Ark's "valentine" for the city of Grand Rapids
A two-minute version of it that accompanies a video showcasing the local landscape already is building interest in Grand Rapids. [more]

Local fans can demand that KISS perform in Grand Rapids
Fans who demand KISS perform will receive exclusive access to pre-sale tickets before the public on sale, discount merchandise from the KISS store, and the opportunity to submit their video to be displayed on screen during the tour. [more]

American Idols Live! at Van Andel Arena
Ticket prices are $40.50, $55.50, and $69.50. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 10 AM. Tickets available at Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or online: ticketmaster.com. [more]

AC/DC at Van Andel Arena August 18!
Ticket prices are $92.00. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Metallica World Magnetic Tour at Van Andel Arena
Ticket prices are $52.00 and $72.00. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Cornell and Bemidji State to Face Off in the Midwest Regional Final Sunday!
Cornell will take on Bemidji State in the 2009 NCAA® Division I Men's Ice Hockey Midwest Regional Final Sunday, March 29, at 8:00 PM. [more]

Taylor Swift 2009 Fearless Tour takes Van Andel Arena by storm with special guests Kellie Pickler and Gloriana!
Ticket prices are $22.50, $42.00 and $52.00. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, 2009 at 10 AM and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Teams Announced for For 2009 NCAA® Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Midwest Regional This Saturday & Sunday at Van Andel Arena®
On Saturday, No. 2 Northeastern (25-11-4) will take on No. 3 Cornell (21-9-4) at 4 PM and No. 1 Notre Dame (31-5-3) will play No. 4 Bemidji State (18-15-1) at 7:30 PM. The winner of each game will compete in the Regional Final Sunday at 8 PM. [more]

FaceSpace Spring Ticket Giveaway is Underway
Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place plan to give away tickets to upcoming shows to their fans on Facebook and friends on MySpace. The FaceSpace Spring Ticket Giveaway is part of the quarterly giveaways the arena and convention center/performing arts theater hand out to patrons on their social networking websites. [more]

Slipknot with special guests DevilDriver and 3 Inches of Blood at Van Andel Arena
Ticket prices are $39.50. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 20, 2009 at noon and will be available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line: ticketmaster.com. [more]

Selection Show to Determine Regional Teams Airs March 22
The NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship Selection Show airs Sunday, March 22 at 11:30AM EST on ESPN2. The Selection Show is one hour long and will announce which teams will be selected to play at each of the four Regional Championships – East, West, Northwest, and Midwest. [more]

5th-8th Place Teams Move on to the Second Round of the CCHA Playoffs
Last weekend, the CCHA had its first of three playoff rounds for their conference championship. The top four teams, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 3 Michigan, No. 8 Miami of Ohio, and Alaska, moved on to the second round automatically and will host the round one winners. No. 14 Ohio State, Northern Michigan, Western Michigan, and Nebraska-Omaha advanced last weekend beating out Bowling Green, Michigan State, Lake Superior State, and Ferris State, respectively, to play the top four teams. [more]

WWE presents SMACKDOWN & ECW LIVE!
Ticket Information: Tickets available at Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D& W Stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or online: www.ticketmaster.com. [more]

2nd Annual Hopper and Low Rider Show Before Thunder Nationals
Patrons will also be able to enjoy watching Hopping cars and Low rider trucks as they hop and ride low an hour before the show. [more]

CCHA Goes Into Last Weekend of Regular Play Before Conference Playoffs
The upcoming weekend marks the last of regular 2008-2009 season games for teams in the CCHA. All 12 teams will play to solidify their conference ranking for the CCHA Championship playoffs. The top four teams will by-pass the first weekend of playoffs while teams 5-12 play March 6th-8th in the Championship’s first of three series. The top four teams will host winning teams the following week for round two. [more]

CCHA Teams Secure Three of top Five Spots in the National Polls
This week No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 3 University of Michigan, and No. 4/5 Miami of Ohio grasped three of the top five spots in both the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine and USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Division I Men's polls. Each team came off weekend sweeps which resulted in two CCHA honors for Notre Dame and one for Michigan. [more]

CAA to Honor Grand Action with 2009 Community Leadership Award
Grand Action is a non-profit organization comprised of more than 250 individuals throughout the community. Grand Action is an outgrowth of the Grand Vision Committee. [more]

Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic at Van Andel Arena February 26 - March 1!
This magical moment in entertainment history combines Disney's unforgettable stories and enthralling characters that have entertained families the world over. [more]

Northern Michigan Takes Two CCHA Weekly Honor
The Northern Michigan Wildcats earned two CCHA honors this week after their sweep of the Bowling Green State University Falcons. Sophomores Jared Brown and Erik Gustafsson were named CCHA Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively. This is the third week in a row Gustafsson received this honor. [more]

Wolverines Break No. 1 Fighting Irish Winning Streak
The University of Michigan Wolverines traveled to the Joyce Center January 30th to play the then No. 1 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Irish came into the game with a 20 game unbeaten streak, which the Wolverines stopped with a 2-1 win in Notre Dame’s sold out stadium. The Irish responded with a 3-2 win over the Wolverines January 31st at the Yost Arena – winning their first game there since December 8th, 2006. [more]

Big Daddy’s Doo Wop Sh’Bop March 19 at 8 p.m at Van Andel Arena
Tickets are available now ($35 & $25) and may be purchased at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers including D&W Stores and Macy’s, charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 or order on-line at ticketmaster.com. [more]

IHOP PARTNERS WITH HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FOR “SPINNING THE GLOBE” WORLD TOUR
For the latest information about the Globetrotters, including the 2009 World Tour schedule, visit the team's official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com. [more]

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS “spinning the globe” tour off to sizzling start
The Harlem Globetrotters are in their 83rd consecutive season of touring the world. [more]

DAVE RAMSEY’S TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER LIVE AT VAN ANDEL ARENA FEB. 19, 2009
A personal money management expert, Dave Ramsey is an extremely popular national radio personality and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace and More Than Enough. [more]

tobyMac will headline Winter Jam 2009; Winter Jam to maintain popular “No tickets” policy
Last year’s total paid attendance was 311,836 with an average nightly attendance of 9,172. As a result, Winter Jam was the fourth ranked tour on Pollstar’s 2008 First Quarter Ticket Sales Chart, topping Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, The Police and Foo Fighters. [more]

GRIFFINS PREPARE TO WELCOME 4 MILLIONTH FAN
The Griffins currently stand fifth in the 29-team American Hockey League with an average attendance of 6,314, a year-to-date increase of 14.8% over the first 14 home contests of 2007-08 (5,501) and 30.5% over the first 14 home games of 2006-07 (4,838). [more]

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS CREATE “OFFICIAL BALL” FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2009 “Spinning the Globe” World Tour to Grand Rapids on Sunday, January 25, 2009 with their completely unique brand of exciting family fun, sure to create enduring memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. [more]

Sixth Annual “Jam at the Van” Comes to Van Andel Arena® January 26, 2009; Press Conference This Wednesday!
Zeeland East will play Zeeland West and Wayland Union will take on Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Don’t miss high school basketball at its best! A special thanks to our sponsor West Michigan GMC Dealers. [more]

THE ENCHANTING PRINCESSES OF SONG CELTIC WOMAN ANNOUNCE BRAND-NEW 2009 "ISLE OF HOPE" TOUR
Celtic Woman has been winning over audiences worldwide with their heavenly renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits. [more]

Grand Rapids Griffins Community Events: Dec 8-14, 2008
Grand Rapids Griffins Community Events: DECEMBER 8-14, 2008 [more]

Football Hopefuls Gather for Rampage Open Tryout Saturday
National collegiate football players and local athletes will take the field Saturday night at MVP Sports Spot in an effort to earn a spot on the Grand Rapids Rampage’s 2009 roster. The tryout, open to all comers, will put these hopefuls through various drills to see if they have what it takes to be a part of West Michigan's very own Arena Football League team. [more]

CHRIS CHELIOS TO JOIN GRIFFINS ON FRIDAY
Chelios’ 1,616 regular season games played rank first among active NHL players, first all time among American-born players and sixth in NHL history, while his 1,876 combined playoff and regular season contests stand fourth all time. The NHL’s active leader in penalty minutes, he ranks 12th all time with 2,873 PIM and eighth all time among defensemen with 763 assists. [more]

Alaska Nanooks Skate Into the No. 20 Spot
The Alaska Nanooks moved to No. 20 in the USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Division I Men's Poll after their win and shootout victory against the Lake Superior State Lakers this past weekend. Nanooks netminder, Chad Johnson, received CCHA Goalie of the Week for the second week in a row. [more]

Amy Grant, Vince Gill 15-Date Christmas Tour
December 18 at Van Andel Arena® VIP tickets Benefit GRPS Arts Advocates! [more]

GRIFFINS WELCOME HANNAH MONTANA'S EMILY OSMENT DEC. 6
Meet Emily Osment: Presented by Lighthouse Insurance Group, Hannah Montana’s Emily Osment will meet fans and sign autographs prior to the game from 7-8 p.m. Fans can visit griffinshockey.com/meetemily to register to win the chance to meet Emily during a private reception. [more]

Nebraska-Omaha Improves Record After Michigan State Sweep
The Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks improved their record to 9-2-1 and 5-2-1-1 in CCHA play after a weekend sweep of the Michigan State Spartans Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. This win boosted the Mavericks from No. 19 to No. 16 in the USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Division I Men's Poll. [more]

Rascal Flatts wins Favorite Band at AMA’s for the third year in a row!
Rascal Flatts won the award for Favorite band, Duo or Group at the 2008 American Music Awards Sunday, November 23rd. The band will perform at Van Andel Arena Thursday, February 5, 2009. [more]

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TEAM UP WITH NBA TO REACH FANS INTERNATIONALLY
This partnership combines the extensive global reach of the NBA with the dynamic entertainment product of the Globetrotters. [more]

Van Andel Arena® Goes Green For The Holidays
LED lights save 40% of energy that is used by regular bulbs. The lights are able to run for what would be the equivalent of 8,640 continuous hours. [more]

Van Andel Arena® and DeVos Place® Introduce Ticket Giveaways “Friends” Win Tickets Quarterly Through Facebook and MySpace
Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place will begin giving away quarterly tickets exclusively to friends on Facebook and MySpace. From November 14th through December 15th those interested can add Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place as a friend on the social networks to sign up for the first giveaway. [more]

WINTERTIME FUN WITH THE GRIFFINS!
Proceeds from both events benefit the Griffins Youth Foundation. Sponsorships are available by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 3027. For more information, please visit griffinshockey.com. [more]

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS’ AMAZING SHOW COMES TO GRAND RAPIDS
Fans will be captivated by the Globetrotters’ basketball wizardry, hilarious antics and fan interaction, all presented by some of the world’s greatest athletes and entertainers, such as the reigning Clown Prince of Basketball, Special K Daley; dribbling sensation Scooter Christensen; the gravity-defying Hi-Lite Bruton; fan favorite Ant Atkinson; ball handling extraordinaire Blenda Rodriguez; and El Gato Melendez, the first Puerto Rican-born player to ever suit up for the Globetrotters. [more]

Griffins Community Events
Griffins players to help assemble sack suppers for elementary schools. [more]

Headlined by Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen & Special Guest World Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist Jeffrey Buttle America’s Premier Figure Skating Production Is “On the Edge”
This year, Smucker’s Stars on Ice is “On the Edge”. The skaters are Olympic athletes who will take their skills to new heights; challenging themselves, daring to be different. They do it all on the edge of a steel blade no thicker than a pane of glass. Come join us as we put the world's best skaters to the ultimate test, as they showcase their elite athletic skills while performing in an Emmy Award-winning production. [more]

2008 GOLD MEDALISTS PHIL DALHAUSSER AND TODD ROGERS HEADLINE ALL-STAR LINE UP OF PRO PLAYERS JOINING SECOND SEASON OF AVP JOHNSONVILLE HOT WINTER NIGHTS INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR
Along with reigning Olympic and World Champions Dalhausser and Rogers, the star-studded line up of athletes participating in the tour include 2008 Olympians Nicole Branagh, Elaine Youngs, Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal. Gibb and Rosenthal return to the winter tour along with fan favorite Casey Jennings who all shared top honors earning three titles each during the tour’s inaugural run. [more]

Ferris State Comes Back to Beat No. 8 Miami
On Saturday, the Bulldogs came out strong posting their first goal 10:47 in to the first period. The game winning goal was made by Ferris State 1:45 into the second period. Miami was able to make it onto the scoreboard in the third period, but not with enough time to out score the Bulldogs. [more]

Livonia’s Jeff Lerg Becomes Michigan State’s All-time Save Leader
Jeff Lerg adds the title of Michigan State’s All-time Save Leader to his list of honors after the Spartans’ 3-1 win against Western Michigan, October 31st. [more]

Rage Dance Team Final Auditions Open to Public This Sunday
This Sunday (Nov. 9), Grand Rapids Rampage fans are invited downtown to Grand Woods Lounge to watch local dancers vie for a spot on West Michigan’s premier professional dance team. [more]

2008 Rampage Youth Football Program presented by Wendy’s Concludes
In their effort to spread their passion for football to the next generation of young athletes, the Grand Rapids Rampage recently completed the 2008 Rampage Youth Football Program presented by Wendy’s. [more]

Grosse Pointe Woods’ Andy Miele Named CCHA Offensive Player of the Week
Andy Miele of the No. 7 ranked Miami University was named the CCHA Offensive Player of the Week after the Redhawks’ two game sweep of the No. 13 Fighting Irish last week in South Bend, IN. Miele weaved and fought his way onto the scoreboard with two assists in Miami’s 2-0 victory over Notre Dame on Friday, October 24th. Then Miele went on to post another assist to teammate Gary Steffers in the first period of the second game on Saturday, October 25th. [more]

"BOBBLE THE VOTE" WITH THE GRIFFINS NEXT SATURDAY
Bobble the Vote '08: Just three days before Election Day, fans are encouraged to arrive early and cast their vote by choosing either a John McCain or a Barack Obama. [more]

The U.S. Hot Rod Thunder Nationals monster trucks will be at Van Andel Arena March 6th through the 8th.
The U.S. Hot Rod Thunder Nationals monster trucks will be at Van Andel Arena March 6th through the 8th. Show times for the event are Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. [more]

2009 AMA Arenacross Series kicks off at Van Andel Arena®
Changes in the 2009 AMA Arenacross Series schedule help benefit riders as they start the season January 2nd through the 4th at Van Andel Arena. [more]

GRIFFINS STREAK INTO HOME-OPENING WEEKEND
After going 2-0-1-0 on the road to start the season, the Griffins will finally make their Van Andel Arena debut against the Hamilton Bulldogs this Saturday, Oct 25, the latest date for a home opener in franchise history. The Griffins will try to extend their remarkable sellout streak in home openers to 13 years during the Opening Night Celebration presented by Northwest Airlines WorldPerks®. [more]

GRIFFINS KICK OFF HOME SCHEDULE WITH THREE-GAME STAND
Griffins Team to Honor "Stanley Cup Champions: Raised in Grand Rapids!" and Breast Cancer Awareness Month During Opening Weekend [more]

The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions at Van Andel Arena on February 8, 2009
The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions proudly presents their 39th anniversary presentation of the “Dancing White Stallions” at Van Andel Arena on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. [more]

Michigan Chosen as No. 1 in CCHA Polls
The CCHA has chosen the University of Michigan’s Ice Hockey team as the No. 1 position for the preseason polls. [more]

Pete Sampras vs. Jim Courier: Miracle Match Tennis Event
Tennis legends Pete Sampras and Jim Courier headline a night of tennis at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. Proceeds from these events will benefit the Miracle Match Foundation. [more]

Amy Grant, Vince Gill Christmas Tour at Van Andel Arena on December 18, 2008
Amy Grant and Vince Gill will perform at Van Andel Arena on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. [more]

DETROIT ASSIGNS THREE MORE TO GRIFFINS
Roster stands at 25 with season opener four days away. The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday assigned defenseman Jonathan Ericsson and forwards Darren Helm and Ville Leino to the Grand Rapids Griffins. [more]

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform at Van Andel Arena when they make their stop in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, December 23rd for performances at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. [more]

GRIFFINS TO HOST INAUGURAL "PUPS AND PUCKS" DOG WALK-A-THON
The Grand Rapids Griffins will host their inaugural “Pups and Pucks” Fall Walk-a-Thon next Monday, Oct. 13 at Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary in Lake Odessa, Mich. [more]

GRIFFINSHOCKEY.COM RELAUNCHES FOR 2008-09 SEASON
The Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday officially unveiled a revamped web site that features a sharper design with improved content, easier navigation and better organization. [more]

Reba McEntire to be Honored at CMAs Kelly Clarkson to Join Her on Stage Nov. 8 at Van Andel Arena
Reba McEntire, one of country music’s biggest superstars, will be honored with the prestigious American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Golden Note Award during the 46th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards ceremony in Nashville on Oct. 13th. [more]

GRIFFINS WELCOME FIRST PLAYER WAVE
The Detroit Red Wings on Friday assigned nine players to the Grand Rapids Griffins, including goaltender Daniel Larsson; defensemen Jakub Kindl, Sergei Kolosov and Logan Pyett; and forwards Randall Gelech, Darren Haydar, Evan McGrath, Ryan Oulahen and Jamie Tardif. [more]

Walking with Dinosaurs at Van Andel Arena December 10-14, 2008
Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Live Experience, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Live Experience is now on tour in North America and will perform 8 performances at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. [more]

Chris Tomlin will perform at Van Andel Arena Jan. 29, 2009 at 7 PM with guest Israel Houghton and New Breed
Chris Tomlin, the most sung Christian artist in the United States, will perform Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Van Andel Arena with Israel Houghton and New Breed. [more]

Griffins Training Camp starts Sunday in Detroit
The Grand Rapids Griffins will commence their second annual training camp at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit this Sunday, Sept. 28. [more]

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association has annual Media Day Tuesday, September 30 at Van Andel Arena
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) will usher in its 38th season with its annual Media Day at 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, September 30 at Van Andel Arena [more]

Taylor Swift at Van Andel Arena on October 21, 2008 for the B-93 Roofsit Concert For Kids
Taylor Swift, the eighteen- year- old multi-platinum selling Country Music Star will perform at the first ever B-93 Roofsit Concert For The Kids at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. [more]

Nine Inch Nails at Van Andel Arena on November 15, 2008
Nine Inch Nails will perform at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. [more]

The 2009 AVP Johnsonville Hot Winter Nights Pro Beach Volleyball Tour at Van Andel Arena on January 22, 2008
The 2009 AVP Crocs Hot Winter Nights Indoor Tour will bring the excitement of a beach volleyball tournament to Van Andel Arena indoors on Thursday, January 22, 2008. [more]

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) at Van Andel Arena on Sept. 12 & 13
The top 45 bull riders in the world will take on the toughest bulls in the world at the Van Andel Arena with action getting underway at 7:30 p.m., on both Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13. [more]

Meijer Basketball Classic: Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Pistons will make their sixth consecutive trip to Grand Rapids to play a pre-season game in the Meijer Basketball Classic at Van Andel Arena at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 against the San Antonio Spurs. [more]

Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson
Entertainment superstars, Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson, will take the stage at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. [more]

CCHA ANNOUNCES 2008-09 composite SCHEDULE
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association today announced the schedule for its 38th season of play which consists of 168 conference games and the introduction of a three-player shootout to settle ties in regular-season contests. [more]

Tyler Perry's "The Marriage Counselor"
The word is out…Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor is a hit and it is HOT!! This is the 2nd BIG SEASON. You’ve heard about it and now it is coming to Grand Rapids. The fans love it! The music is so good, the fans dance in the aisle! [more]

Celtic Thunder
See the five talented singers of Celtic Thunder as they embark on their first 50 city tour of America! Catch them live at Van Andel Arena® on Saturday, October 18th at 8:00 PM. [more]

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes!
Straight from the great stage of Radio City Music Hall, the world-famous Radio City Rockettes embark on an 18 city national arena tour this holiday season! [more]

WWE presents SMACKDOWN & ECW
See all of your favorite SMACKDOWN & ECW superstars! [more]

The Backyardigans LIVE!
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America announces a brand-new, national touring production of THE BACKYARDIGANS LIVE! Tale of the Mighty Knights. The Backyardigans Live! will be making a stop at Van Andel Arena® on Wednesday, May 7th for two performances at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. [more]

Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters will make a much anticipated stop in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, July 22nd at 7:30 PM! [more]

Van Halen Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates
Van Halen announced today that it has rescheduled all of the previously postponed dates on its North American Tour. [more]

Van Halen Tour to be Re-Scheduled
Seventeen concert dates on the Van Halen tour are being rescheduled so that Eddie Van Halen, who is currently under doctors' care, can continue medical tests to define a course of treatment. [more]

Lowriders Before Thunder Nationals
U.S. Hot Rod Association Thunder Nationals races into Van Andel Arena March 7th thru the 9th , and a half hour before the shows on Saturday, March 8th at 7:30 PM and Sunday March 9th at 2:00 PM patrons will enjoy watching “tricked-out” hot-rods hop and rise up to 50 inches! [more]

The Police
In 2007, The Police thrilled millions of fans around the globe. Their much heralded tour, which has sold over 2.5 million tickets, garnered numerous accolades including: Major Tour of The Year (Pollstar), as well as “Tour of the Year” and “Top Selling Tour of 2007” (Billboard Magazine). [more]

Kenny Chesney
Country super star Kenny Chesney, with special guest LeAnn Rimes, rolls into Van Andel Arena May 21st & 22nd at 7:30 PM both nights [more]

Van Andel Arena and Arbor Mortgage Announce New Premier Events
The Jonas Brothers on February 21, Carrie Underwood on March 31, Van Halen on April 5, Michael Bublé on April 20, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers on May 30 and Gaither Homecoming on May 31 have each been selected as Arbor Mortgage Premier Events. [more]

Acquire the Fire
Christian youth event Acquire the Fire will bring its powerful tour to Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena with the event kicking off on Friday, February 29th at 7:00 PM. The event will continue on Saturday, March 1st at 8:45 AM. [more]

Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood with Special Guest Josh Turner will wow Grand Rapids when both perform at Van Andel Arena on Monday, March 31st at 7:30 PM. This is an Arbor Mortgage Premier Event. [more]

Michael Bublé
Get ready, as Michael Bublé comes to Van Andel Arena for one night only on Sunday, April 20 at 8:00 PM! This is an Arbor Mortgage Premier Event. [more]

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS confirmed plans to bring their highly anticipated 2008 summer tour to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 7:30 PM. Very special guest Steve Winwood will accompany the Heartbreakers for the entire tour. This is an Arbor Mortgage Premier Event. [more]

Jonas Brothers
The highly popular Jonas Brothers will be back in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena Thursday, February 21st at 8:00 PM. Opening the show will be Rooney. This is an Arbor Mortgage Premier Event. [more]

Def Leppard
Def Leppard is set to entertain audiences at Van Andel Arena on Friday, August 15th at 7:00 PM, rescheduled from the original date of April 18th. [more]

Blue Man Group: How to be a Megastar Tour 2.1
The beat goes on as BLUE MAN GROUP announces tickets will go on sale Monday, January 7 at 10:00 AM for the Grand Rapids, MI date of the mega-successful HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR TOUR 2.1, which will take place on Sunday, February 24 at Van Andel Arena. [more]

Bill Gaither & the Homecoming Friends
Gospel music favorite BILL GAITHER and his Homecoming Friends invite you to "Throw Your Heart Wide Open" on Saturday, May 31st at 6 PM at Van Andel Arena at the GAITHER HOMECOMING GIVE IT AWAY TOUR 2008. This is an Arbor Mortgage Premier Event. [more]

Kid Rock
Kid Rock will make a stop in Grand Rapids to perform at Van Andel Arena on Friday, February 1st at 8:00 PM! [more]

Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns with special guest Leeland is set to perform at Van Andel Arena on Thursday, February 14 at 7:00 PM. Opening the show is newcomer John Waller. [more]

Jam at the Van
Van Andel Arena and WBBL 1340 AM are proud to announce the fifth annual “Jam at the Van,” an event showcasing four area high school boys basketball teams in two games on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:15 PM. [more]

Martina McBride
Country music superstar Martina McBride will bring her "Waking up Laughing" tour to the Van Andel Arena on Sunday, January 20th, 2008 at 7:30 PM. [more]

Newsboys
Due to overwhelming demand newsboys "GO TOUR" has moved to Van Andel Arena from the DeltaPlex on Sunday, November 18th at 6:00 PM. Grand Rapids will be the last stop of the tour. Opening for the show will be kutless and newworldson. [more]

Harlem Globetrotters
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2008 "Magic As Ever" North American Tour to Van Andel Arena on Sunday, January 27th at 2:00 PM! [more]

Hannah Montana
Miley Cyrus, star of Disney's hit TV Show "Hannah Montana," will be performing both songs from the show and new songs from her platinum solo album "Meet Miley Cyrus." [more]

Hannah Montana - Sold Out!
The hottest concert event of the year, "HANNAH MONTANA" sold out within minutes when tickets went on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 29 at 10am. [more]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is sure to wow audiences at Van Andel Arena when they make their stop in Grand Rapids on Saturday, December 1st for performances at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. [more]

KIDZ BOP WORLD TOUR
On stage for the first time ever is KIDZ BOP® WORLD TOURTM, sponsored by Dodge Grand Caravan. KIDZ BOP WORLD TOUR will travel to Van Andel Arena on Friday, November 9 at 7:00 PM. [more]

John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp will rock the Van Andel Arena stage on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30 PM, with Los Lobos as the opening act. [more]

Keith Urban
Keith Urban is set to rock the Van Andel Arena stage on Friday November 2 at 8:00 PM [more]

Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman features the very special talents of four Irish female vocalists and a very exciting fiddle player! They travel to Van Andel Arena® on Saturday, November 3rd at 8:00 PM. [more]

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
The hottest concert event of 2006 returns as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill bring their “Soul2Soul Tour 2007” back to Van Andel Arena on Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. [more]

ArenaCross!
Toyota ArenaCross Series races into Van Andel Arena® January 4th through the 6th! [more]