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Karisa Wilson (pronounced Ka-REE-sa) has been gracious enough to squeeze a performance in at this year’s Market presented by the Avenue...
Fulton Street Farmers Market is looking for volunteers for a Rapid Market Assessment on June 12 and June 15. Volunteer hours are between 7:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. Partial shifts are available as well....
A bright red male cardinal perched himself on the sill outside Trudy Ender’s office window at Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM). He tapped his beak on...
For a second season, the downtown YMCA Farmers Market is bringing together Grand Rapids’ urban residents and farmers from neighboring rural communities. This Thursday at 3:00 p.m. farmers...
Our latest group of interns is here, ready to bring you tons of great information all summer long. Be sure to say hello to them if you see them out and around Grand Rapids. They sat down to...
To mark its 35th anniversary, the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art's (UICA) current exhibit,...
At 5 p.m. Monday night, Mayor Heartwell's live interactive public access show City Connection was simulcast right here on The Rapidian. City Connection is an...
As a result of the programs Bethany Christian Services PARA provides, families and individuals have successfully integrated into the greater Grand Rapids community.
Traumatized and...
This summer, The Market presented by The Avenue for the Arts ...
Our featured artist for June is LeGran Hughes. Here is the artist’s story in his own words:
"My name is LeGran Hughes, and I’ve been drawing...
Currently at the Market:
- Strawberries
- Sugar Peas
- Snap Peas
- Tunnel Grown Zucchini and Summer Squash
- Celery Root
- Rhubarb...
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand...
On May 24 nearly 400 people gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids to unite for the “War on Women” rally. This event was held in collaboration with local...
“Do it well, but do it a little differently than anybody else” is the driving sentiment behind Steve and Mellisa Verstrate’s new project in the Alger Heights business...
From a pita stuffed with lamb to a double scoop of Superman ice cream escaping down the sides of a waffle cone, Festival of the Arts this weekend is the perfect scene for anyone with a growling...
Festival of the Arts is known for its arts competition, the festival food and just as noticeably, its free entertainment on multiple stages for three days straight. Music ranges widely: acapella,...
This Friday at 11:45 a.m., Grand Rapids will start its annual Festival of the Arts. This will be the 43rd year in a row the city has done this...
Rick Huisman, a former executive for Eastern Floral and Major League Baseball pitcher, was named Executive Director of the Boys & Girls...
Almost three months ago, teacher Alex Escamilla's 8th grade journalism students sat in the art studio at the Cook Arts Center, waiting to be introduced to local...
Even though a few weeks have passed since the 5/3 River Bank Run, most runners that took on Grand Rapids' big race are still fit and race-ready. That's good because the Grand Rapids area...
While waiting for the food truck debate to go before the Grand Rapids City Commission on June 12, I have...
On this week’s episode we hear from Dr. Erik Nordman, Professor of Natural Resource Management at Grand Valley State University and West Michigan Environmental Action Council Board President...
By: Abby K.
On May 2, local artists met at Sazerac Lounge for one of the year's most anticipated battles in the Creston neighborhood. The...
Palmer Elementary school has been an institution in the Creston Neigborhood for many years. It is unique because of its role as a refugee language center serving students from various...
Items to Watch:
- Brussel Sprouts
- Pumpkins
- Grapes
Produce:
- Acorn Squash
- Apples (Multiple Varieties...
The BISSELL Blocktail Party bills itself as the “best dog-gone party in town.” It’s hard to argue with that statement.
...As Lonette, Porfirio, and Megan prepared to deliver their speeches to a crowd of over 300 people at the Literacy Center of West Michigan's...
"I've been here before," belts out singer/guitarist Pat Piechocki, on the commencement track of Signal Trip's new record, ...