For many years, Delight Lester, her teaching staff and the students of Arts In Motion Studio have been a unique and inspiring part of the East Hills/Eastown arts community and beyond, performing...
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Tagged: #appreciating art, #Auction, #disabilities, art classes, special needs
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Tagged: back to school, D.A. Blodgett - St. John's, donation, kids, non profit, youth
It’s August, meaning there is only one short month until Labor Day-- and back to school. With the sadness of summer ending also comes the excitement of school starting. For some West...
Posted: 11 years 41 weeks
Tagged: el granjero, food review, little mexico, Maggie's Kitchen, Mexican food
When it comes to authentic Mexican cuisine, look no further than Bridge Street. Little Mexico Cafe, El Granjero and Maggie’s Kitchen are all located on this street and compete for customers...
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Tagged: beer, Logan's Alley
On Friday afternoon, the ribbon was literally cut with a sword. With two pulls, their first cask ale poured smoothly and the glass filled with Arbor Buzz Saw, the gold winning IPA of last...
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Tagged: art, Children, dance, innovation spotlight
Hearts in Motion Dance Project was founded two years ago with a simple mission: make dance more accessible for families with children. Alison...
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Tagged: vegan vegetarian dining
Vegan Grand Rapids gives vegans an overview of vegan restaurants and vegan menu options found in traditional...
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Tagged: film, Friday Night Conversations, GRAM
In a deviation from some of their more in-depth Friday Night...
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This summer has been a hot one—but there is no cooler place to beat the heat than the Avenue for the Arts. This Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division Parking lot...
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Tagged: beer, brewery, Brewery Vivant, cantina, Star Wars
On Monday, August 6 Brewery Vivant will be hosting their first Cantina. It will be an entire day devoted to Star Wars. They will be screening Star Wars Episodes IV, V...
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Tagged: After School Program, Baxter Community Center, Community Literacy Initiative, creative writing, Expository Writing, Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center, Jules Feiffer, Lori Slager, Meanwhile, Schuler Books and Music, voice, volunteering
Seven students between the ages of 5 and 11 years old gather around a miniature wooden table at Baxter Community Center. ...
Posted: 11 years 41 weeks
Tagged: artprize, business, commuinity, interns, internships
It's that time again. It's time to start searching for the latest and greatest interns to join The Rapidian team. As always, these internships are open to everyone, not just college...
Posted: 11 years 41 weeks
Tagged: 88.1fm, Audrey Sundstrom, Catalyst Radio, Edye Evans Hyde, GRandJazzFest, Grupo Aye, jazz, Linda Gellasch, Rosa Parks Circle, Steve Hilger, WYCE
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Tagged: film, filmmaker Caleb Slain, Free Pie, UICA
Grand Rapids filmmaker Caleb Slain is an example of what happens when a person pursues their passion and succeeds. At 22 years old and without a film school...
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Tagged: facebook, Family Promise, nonprofit, Toyota, truck
On July 28, Family Promise of Grand Rapids was awarded a new Toyota pickup truck through ...
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There is no need to go all the way to New York City or Paris to find the latest trends in fashion because Grand Rapids is climbing up the ranks when it comes to style.
On August 11, the...
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This week, the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) revealed their most recent collaboration, We Are GR. We are GR is a triannual...
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Tagged: food, restaurant opening, sushi
Robert Song, owner of Maru Sushi in...
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Tagged: crocheting, Downtown, empowerment, heartside, volunteering
Our featured artist for August is Don Petz. Here is the artist’s story in his own words:
My name’s Don Petz and I’ve been coming to Heartside for...
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Tagged: @verylocal, beer, beer city usa, craft beer, organic, sustainability
Michigan’s first annual beer month just came to a close and a look around area farms reveals a surge in growth for a key beer ingredient: hops. West Michigan is experiencing a renaissance in...
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New at the Market!
- Heavenly Bliss Corn
- Sweet Corn
- Watermelons
- Tomatillas
- Cucumbers (lemon, green)
Currently...
Posted: 11 years 42 weeks
Tagged: #live music, Breath Owl Breath, live, The D.A.A.C
The Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) proves to be Grand Rapids premier intimate venue for locals and others to see exactly what they were hoping for. Without the distractions of large crowds...
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Tagged: Golf Outing, Scholarship, sustainability, WMSBF
On Monday, Aug. 13, the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (WMSBF) will host a golf outing at Stonewater...
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Tagged: freedom of information, GR Reads, Grand Rapids Public Library, here comes trouble, Michael Moore, politics
On July 26, Michael Moore spoke to the Grand Rapids community for Grand Rapids Public Library’s GR Reads program. This adult summer reading program...
Posted: 11 years 42 weeks
Tagged: food, foodie, Grandwich, restaurant
Finishing up reviewing all of the sandwiches in the Grandwich competition this year, I review Boars Head Tavern, Brewery Vivant, Sundance Grill and Reserve. This video presents the sandwiches...
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Walking into the Intersection to see the Mickey Hart Band, I was overwhelmed by the sense of community that follows...
Posted: 11 years 42 weeks
Tagged: detector de humo, hogar sano
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Posted: 11 years 42 weeks
Tagged: 88.1fm, Amy Acton, Catalyst Radio, Community Media Center, fire, firefighters, Linda Gellasch, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, safety, sprinklers, WYCE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.
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Tagged: LEGO, Paradise Teams, robotics, Science, technology, The Sharks
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a worldwide academic sports competition for young adults between the ages of 9 and 14 that utilizes teamwork, problem solving and engineering skills to build ideas using...