The Rapidian Home

Culture

Glance at the Past - The Tourist Building

Submitted 04-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

The original tenant of the one story Georgian style building at the west edge of Fulton St. Park, now Veteran's Park, was the Michigan Tourist and Resort Association, which had maintained it headquarters in Grand Rapids since its founding in 1917.

view

Doug MacLeod - All I Have Is My Blues

Submitted 04-13-2012 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. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

view

Catalyst Radio: Brian J. Bowe, on the state of journalism

Submitted 04-13-2012 under NEWS

A GVSU professor shares his thoughts on new and traditional news outlets, and dissects the latest State of the News Media report from Pew Research Center.

view

Artists put finishing touches on Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Art.Downtown. preparations are documented in this photo essay, along with information about the event happening tonight in downtown Grand Rapids.

view

New GRandJazzfest set for August 18

Submitted 04-11-2012 under NEWS

The inaugural jazz festival will take place at Rosa Parks Circle. This all-day, free event includes smooth genre artists Tim Bowman and Phil Denny.

view

Miscellany celebrates grand opening during Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-10-2012 under OPINION

New Division Avenue boutique store and art gallery features heavily curated selection of small press artist books and vintage goods.

view

Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys - Tied Down To You

Submitted 04-10-2012 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. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

view

Secret society inspires newest SiTE:LAB event

Submitted 04-10-2012 under NEWS

SiTE:LAB is occupying the old Harris Furniture Building this Friday night for an innovative performance event inspired by a secret society.

view

La Soga screens at Third annual Latin American Film Fest

Submitted 04-09-2012 under OPINION

Dominican Republic film "La soga" was shared at Wealthy Theatre. The film's writer, producer and lead actor Manny Perez is in the building! An amazing day two of the Latin American Film Festival.

view

Glance at the Past - The Lone Eagle

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

It was a memorable day in 1927 when Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis were welcomed to Grand Rapids by the largest reception in the city's history.

view

Browse