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Glance at the Past - Hollis S. Baker

Submitted 05-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

After graduating the the University of Michigan in 1910, Hollis Baker joined the business founded by his father, Siebe Baker. He became president of the company in 1925 after the death of his father.

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In Season: May 11, 2013

Submitted 05-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Check out the local offerings at the Fulton Street Farmers Market

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Dirty Bourbon River Show - "Mr. Mustachio's Stomp (Stomp for Mr. Mustachio)"

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE.

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GRAM presents spectacular selection of improvisational quilts

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

On loan from The Henry Ford Museum, Susana Allen Hunter's colorful quilts are on display at the Grand Rapids Art Museum from May 10 to August 25.

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Dancing with DITA

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

DITA hosted an Education Day, bringing students to the Wealthy Theatre to learn about Modern Dance.

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GRIL U participants teens graduate from college

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Mario Adkins, Jordana Seebeck and Terrill Charleston, GRIL U teen leadership program graduates, have now also graduated from local colleges.

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West MI Fractivist: Jeff Smith and the 'People's EPA' indict the oil & gas industry

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Jeff Smith opens up about fracking, corporate media, and his efforts at GRIID.

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West MI Fractivist Nicole Berens-Capizzi puts compassion and action up against injustices

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

West Michigan activist speaks out against fracking's injustices against the environment and human and animal health

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West MI Fractivist Steve Losher: "We've got every right to be here!"

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Steve Losher provides insights on the effects of hydraulic fracturing and MLAWD's journey to save state land.

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Why Grand Rapids is BeerCity

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

With voting for the BeerCity, USA 2013 title coming to a close, writer Jake Cagle explains why--win or lose--Grand Rapids will still be the Beer City.

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