Name: The Notebook
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-18

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

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, ***The Notebook*** tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (*Entertainment Weekly*), ***The Notebook*** is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. Chris Jones of *The Chicago Tribune* says ***The Notebook*** is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and *The New York Daily News* calls it “a love story for the ages.” ***The Notebook*** is directed by **Michael Greif** (*Dear Evan Hansen*, *Next to Normal*, *RENT*) and **Schele Williams** (*The Wiz*, *Aida*), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter **Ingrid Michaelson**, book by **Bekah Brunstetter** (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.

The Notebook

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