No venue? No problem. We’re scouting for a space where art stays accessible, community stays central, and nobody needs millionaire money to create magic. ✨
Two days left to vote!
The LIT (Ladies In Transit)
Best small venue
Best Event Planner
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!
❤️
Tomorrow night, join us for our final concert at The LIT, featuring
Michigan Mandolin Orchestra Thank you for the love!
05/06/2026
HOBBY HOP!!
This Saturday at The Lit!
This event is back by popular demand as we sold out the last event almost immediately.
Grab your tickets, buy one get one, do something fun for mother's Day!
Hobby Hop: Sample, Switch, Discover Your Next Hobby Hobby Hop is back... rotating through 10 hands-on mini lessons with local experts in one afternoon. No experience needed.
Gearing up for our final weekend in this amazing building as we prepare for the Michigan Mandolin Orchestra on Friday.
Xo
05/05/2026
Brian Oberlin continuing to get kudos for his new album release but this time from across the lake.
If you missed his concert at the lit on Friday, have no fear, he returns with the Michigan mandolin orchestra this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Lit! Check out our events page for details and the link to purchase tickets.
Sending a huge congratulations to our friend Brian Oberlin on the release of his solo album today! Troubadour Anew is a collection of original and modern classical for solo mandolin. Brian hosts our Bluegrass Jams every Wednesday, and we are so grateful for his contributions to the local music scene. Cheers to you, Brian ❤️
05/05/2026
HAVE YOU VOTED? We're in the running for Best Small Venue and Best Event Planner. We might be closing these doors but some newer bigger doors need our magic and we're on a mission to keep going!
The Lit by The Penny Loafer is a registered 501c3 with a mission to support and promote the arts in Grand Rapids and to provide a hub for all nonprofits who need a space to collaborate, celebrate, and teach, without being priced out by the monopoly. VOTE FOR THE LIT TODAY!!
Voting closes on May 15!
xo
🏁 Round 2 of Best of the West is NOW OPEN! 🏁
We crunched the numbers and determined the top three finalists in every category. Now, it's your turn to crown the best in town! 👑
🗳️ Cast your vote now through May 15 at revuewm.com/botw
🚨 Finalists, don't forget to encourage your community to vote! Find logo files and Round 2 social media graphics here: revuewm.com/botw-finalist-toolkit