Name: Messiah by Candlelight
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-11-21

The Chop House in Grand Rapids is a beautiful destination restaurant that is richly decorated for an elegant fine dining experience. Radiating a cool, urban vibe that’s sophisticated yet comfortable, this PRIME American steakhouse impresses even the most discriminating diners. The Chop House is a perfect combination of ambiance, exceptional service and unparalleled fare; offering only the finest USDA Prime beef, wet-aged 28 days to flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. (Only two-percent of all U.S.A. beef is graded Prime.) Delight in the finest and freshest top-catch and premium seafood selections, along with only the best-rated chicken, lamb and pork selections.  
  
For after-dinner delights, indulge in La Dolce Vita’s dessert and cocktail lounge. It offers signature martinis, top-shelf liquors, after-dinner drinks and sinfully rich house made desserts. Private function rooms are also available.

La Dolce Vita at The Chop House

Treat yourself to the finer pleasures with consummately satisfying dining at The Chop House. Featuring USDA Prime Beef, the finest Midwestern, grain-fed meats, and exceptional premium wines in a refined and elegant setting.

The Chop House

Want to keep up with your favorite team while visiting downtown Grand Rapids? Peppino’s has more than 70 big-screen TVs tuned to sports, so it’s like having season tickets for every game and match!

Peppino’s also offers an extensive menu of bar- and family-friendly food – everything from pizza and pasta to salmon and sirloin. There are dozens of beers, ciders and seltzers available on tap or in bottles and cans, plus a nice selection of wines and some delectable signature cocktails. Happy hour specials offer great deals Monday-Friday from 2pm-6pm. Around the corner from [Van Andel Arena](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/van-andel-arena/3383/) and [Celebration! Cinema Studio Park](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/celebration-cinema-studio-park/13092/), Peppino’s is a great stop before or after a [Grand Rapids Griffins](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/grand-rapids-griffins/1960/) hockey game, [Grand Rapids Gold](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/grand-rapids-gold/8431/) basketball game, [Grand Rapids Rise](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/grand-rapids-rise-pro-volleyball/14983/) volleyball game, a concert or a movie.

Peppino's Downtown Grille & Pizzeria Sports Lounge

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual.

We are thrilled to be part of the Grand Rapids community and bring our scratch-made Southern food and libations to our first Michigan location! Like Grand Rapids, our Asheville, NC home is a mecca for beer and art and we are excited to blend our kindred love in Grand Rapids.

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

At Ruth’s Chris Grand Rapids we’re picky about our steaks. That’s why we serve only the finest USDA Prime beef available. If you’re in the mood for something a little different, try our Chef’s Seasonal Specials, fresh seafood selections, and homemade desserts. Casual attire. Private dining also available.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Experience a different spin on bowling – shorter lanes, smaller balls, thinner pins and three rolls per frame instead of two. It’s easy for all ages to play … but it’s not necessarily easy to get strikes!

Woodrows is located inside downtown’s [Amway Grand Plaza Hotel](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/amway-grand-plaza-curio-collection-by-hilton/11354/). You don’t have to be a guest of the hotel to play, and you don’t need to rent shoes and a ball, either – just show up and pay for a lane (or [make a reservation](https://secure.meriq.com/woodrowsduckpin/) in advance). Woodrows offers a wide variety of beers, wines and craft cocktails you can enjoy between frames. Happy hour drink specials are offered Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm. Come see why this century-old sport is all the rage again!

Woodrows DuckPin Bowling

The Lumber Baron Bar lets you settle into the warmth and charm of a historic bar – complete with fireplace, leather club chairs and a large selection of premium drinks and appetizers making it the perfect location before or after a night on the town.

Lumber Baron Bar

Made-from-scratch comfort fare meets authentic global classics in the kitchen of the world’s first celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck. Known for his genuine warmth and love of craft, Wolfgang offers gourmet pizzas, appetizers, salads, noodles and entrees for lunch and dinner in this casual and inviting restaurant. Pair your meal with a signature cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine in our bar overlooking the tranquil Grand River.

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

What is a ‘Pub Cruiser’? It is a fun filled, 16-person party bike for riders age 21+ that is powered with pedals! 2, 2.5 and 3 hour tours are offered with stops to your favorite restaurants and pubs along the way! Enjoy the outdoors while experiencing a fun and safe event with your friends or colleagues Hoppy the HopsCycle has joined the Great Lakes Pub Cruise Fleet! This new cycle allows for smaller group bookings (2-6 people).

Great Lakes Pub Cruiser

Mexican chain restaurant specializing in fresh, handcrafted meals is located in the food court at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in the Medical Mile.

Qdoba - Downtown

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

**HANDEL** *Messiah*

Handel's *Messiah* by Candlelight brings its radiant choruses, moving arias, and moments of transcendent beauty to DeVos Performance Hall. Featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus and acclaimed soloists, this monumental oratorio culminates in the electrifying "Hallelujah" Chorus—one of the most iconic moments in all of classical music.

Messiah by Candlelight

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