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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Leo's
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 09-14-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
If you like seafood, and you like ArtPrize, then a visit to Leo's will not disappoint. Offering the most fresh seafood around, definitely go straight for the pistachio-crusted halibut. While you are at it, start your meal off with a platter of...
[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bloom
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 09-14-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Restaurant Bloom is centrally located on Monroe Center and Division; and with it's fresh menu, it serves as a perfect stopover during your ArtPrize walkabout. Bloom is reminiscent of a small-plates restaurant one would find in San Francisco – it's...
A quick glimpse at Fall Festival
by (scott warren)
Submitted 09-12-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The second year of FALL FESTIVAL took place this weekend on Wealthy Street at various locations between Union and Fuller Streets. The popular event kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 8 and culminated on saturday with Salmagundi at Wealthy Theater....
[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bar Divani
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 08-23-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Draped windows, brocaded seats and barricades of wine. At first glance, the cool and moodily lit Bar Divani seems like the type of place to be seen, a spot for haute cuisine and hauter cocktails. Come at the right hour and you can enjoy it all...
[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Pub 43
by (George)
Submitted 08-23-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
A landmark establishment in Heartside’s Avenue for the Arts, Pub 43 (43 S. Division) has been the drinking establishment of choice for many of the art district’s longstanding organizers, residents and other insiders. Many a gallery exhibition,...
[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] O'Toole's Public House
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 08-23-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
At the stroke of 12 noon on Sunday head straight for O'Toole's and the $3 make-your- own Bloody Mary bar and $4 burger specials. The Bloody bar starts with Absolut, you add your choice of mixers, vegetables, salts, spices and one or some of a dozen...
[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Stella's Lounge
by (mattsimoto)
Submitted 08-23-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
In an alleyway between Commerce and Ionia avenues lies Stella's Lounge, where vintage arcade games, over 200 whiskies and substantial vegan (and non-vegan) fare are married into a single experience. Stella's opened on May 1, 2010, the day Michigan...
UICA Interview: Kurt Perschke
by (KCAD)
Submitted 07-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
With ArtPrize 2010 right around the corner, we at UICA thought it would be fun to look back on one of our artists from 2009 - Kurt Perschke. Kurt Perschke is an artist who works in sculpture, video, collage and public space. His most acclaimed work...
The Rapidian, ArtPrize, GVSU among top honorees at 25th Annual WMPRSA Awards
by (George)
Submitted 04-30-2010 under NEWS
The Rapidian, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Grand Valley State University, and ArtPrize were among the top honorees at the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America’s (WMPRSA) 25th annual PRoof Awards held Thursday night. More than...
Grand Rapids makes a case for Google Fiber
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 03-01-2010 under NEWS
Japan has it. Other European and east Asian countries have it, and now Google is working to bring fiber connectivity to the United States. Grand Rapids is among dozens of cities vying to host the Google Fiber initiative. Internet connectivity has...