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Grand Rapids Public Library engages adults in summer reading

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS

GR Reads promotes summer reading with a raffle and more than 30 free events, including a movie series and cheesemaking night.

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Downtown Development Authority approves parklet amendment

Submitted 07-10-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Development Authority has approved an amendment to the Streetscape Improvement Incentive Program as a first step to the creation of parklets in Downtown Grand Rapids.

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Con Artist Crew brings activism, visionaries to art scene

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

A collaborative gallery and event space conceived by Kendall College grads Magdalene Law and Reuben Garcia, Con Artist Crew has plans for a film festival and several upcoming exhibits.

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GRAM GoSite wants your input

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Help the GRAM create an innovative, interactive, and inclusive information sharing space for visitors to the Downtown. Take a few minutes to complete their survey.

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Tell the Awesome Foundation about your ideas

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Dedicated to spreading awesome since Nov. 2011

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Neighborhood on display for Heritage Hill Garden Tour

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

The annual event is back in its sixth year, this time with a garden shop and an arts and crafts sale from the neighborhood.

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Elk Brewing under full construction

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Eric Karns and Taylor Carroll are working to expand Grand Rapids' brewery market at 700 Wealthy Street SE.

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Approachable Gourmet Food at Kangaroo Kitchen and Catering

Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS

Chef Roman Petrack wants to offer the Midtown District more options for food on-the-go

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Martial arts students move one step close to earning black belt

Submitted 07-08-2013 under NEWS

A story about a local martial arts academy.

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Cabin-Time heads west

Submitted 07-08-2013 under NEWS

The "roaming creative residency" will be going to Green River, Utah for their fifth trip.

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