celebration
The Rapidian to celebrate five years at historic downtown hotel
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
On Tuesday, September 23 from 6-11 p.m., SiTE:LAB will hold their yearly "ArtPrize Eve" preview of their 2014 ArtPrize artists and their pieces, this year taking over the historic Morton Hotel, some of which has not seen the light of day...
Comstock Park Community Celebration
by (Pilgrim Manor)
Submitted 08-07-2014 under
Local organizations have partnered together to host a community celebration starting at 7 p.m. Friday, August 8 at Dwight Lydell Park. The free celebration includes music, ice cream, a photo booth, school supply giveaways, community resource tables...
Let's take charge of our Independence day celebration as residents
by (Annie)
Submitted 08-02-2014 under OPINION
Every year we rely on the generosity of the wealthy to put on our Independence day festivities. What if, instead, the city set up a way that the residents of Grand Rapids can have more of a say in the way events happen? An account could be set up...
More than metal: Gazelle Girl celebrates VIP Charm Tour winner
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 02-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Cassidy Munger, a resident of Ada, Michigan, participated in the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon in 2013 alongside her sister, Johanna VanderWall. Munger's niece, Anaya VanderWall, lost her battle with SMA Type 1 Diabetes last year at the age of 1....
Local First to celebrate fourth year of local pride
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 01-27-2014 under NEWS
Local First will host its fourth annual LocalMotion Awards on Tuesday, January 28. The event is designed to celebrate the creative geniuses behind the scenes of the Grand Rapids local food and drink industry and come together in name of local pride...
Rapidian launches Gazelle Girl writing contest
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-16-2014 under NEWS
With all the white noise of “new year, new you” and becoming your best self, it can be difficult to appreciate exactly who are you. The Rapidian believes in uplifting individuals and celebrating who they are simply for being so. The...
Wealthy Theatre NYE concert: sneak peek, surprise announcement, more tickets released
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
This half minute of newly released Starlight Six rehearsal footage, seen here on The Rapidian for the first time, is the first glimpse of "Exile on Wealthy Street," which takes place Dec. 31 at Wealthy Theatre. The live concert begins at 9:30 p.m....
Catalyst Radio: Mosaic Film Experience a new juried festival
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-28-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio previews an upcoming first-time film festival and competition called The Mosiac Film Experience 2012. This unique...
Family(ish) time during Christmas
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION
Yes, we all know that the holidays are intended to be spent with family, friends and loved ones. Office parties, egg nog, twinkly lights, 24 hours of "A Christmas Story." These are all integral parts of the holiday experience. However, for...
Live Nativity planned for December 11
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
A family event that will delight and inspire people of all ages, we will begin our journey on Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. with a candlelight walk led by the Three Kings through the St. Francis Sculpture Garden to the manger...