GRAND RAPIDS, MI - I have recently had conversations with friends and colleagues about how much I’m willing to pay for a concert and if there is a fast-food restaurant so good I’d endure long lines to get that bite of something tasty.

I would pay top dollar for a few artists of various musical genres but there isn’t a fast-food joint I am willing to stand in a line or sit in a vehicle for longer than 15 minutes. However, several restaurants in Grand Rapids with wonderful food and atmosphere are well worth an hour or more wait.

These conversations were prompted by articles this week that resonated with readers. Brian McVicar reported that the new Acrisure Amphitheater will open Friday, May 15, 2026, with a performance by Lionel Richie , a four-time Grammy winner and “American Idol” judg

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