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Jarrod Napierkowski returns to UICA Holiday Market with one-of-a-kind pieces
by (Molly Heinhuis)
Submitted 12-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The UICA will be hosting their 25th annual Holiday Artist Market on December 6 and 7. Local artists will fill the fourth and fifth floors of the UICA with booths full of their locally made art. Among these artists, returning for his 5th...
First Fridays on Avenue for the Arts offers chance for unique holiday shopping
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On December 6 from 6-10 p.m. galleries along the Division Avenue corridor will be open during evening hours for First Fridays. The event is designed around local artisans with work for sale. Handmade goods, artwork and drink specials will be...
Fenced off abutment doesn't solve anything, says local homeless advocate
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS
Where are those people now? That’s the question some in the community are asking after the decision was made to fence off the Wealthy Street bridge abutment that was being used by homeless residents for shelter. According to the Well House...
Gaspard Gallery to present photography art book "Beholder"
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS
On Friday, December 6, Gaspard Gallery on South Division Avenue will present its newest exhibition of photography, titled "Beholder." The photography is the work of Chris Cox, who owns Gaspard along with Ben Biondo and Jacob Bullard....
Avenue for the Arts presents 11th anniversary of Free Radical
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS
On November 1 and 8 the Avenue for the Arts presents the 11th anniversary of Free Radical, an art event on South Division Avenue showcasing local talent. Local businesses along the strip will transform into temporary art galleries, hosting over 100...
Local Epicurean adds chocolate lounge to downtown pasta shop
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS
Once housed in the funky Eastown building shaped like a windmill, The Local Epicurean has outgrown its location and is now a recognized storefront on the Division Avenue coridor. Not only is the new building much larger than its previous locale, it...
Propaganda Doughnuts sets up shop on Division Avenue corridor
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-08-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Grand Rapids' culinarian Tory O'Haire, dubbed The Starving Artist and known for his Full Moon Supper Club dinner parties, is now starting a new venture his new brick and morter doughnut shop. Propaganda Doughnuts (117A South Division Avenue...
City to discuss Revision Division project
by (Kschmitty)
Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is hosting a public meeting today, Friday, March 8 at Kendall College in the Historic Federal Building. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. project partners will present their results for the Revision Division Project...
Glancing back, looking forward on the Avenue
by (DWalsh)
Submitted 11-02-2012 under OPINION
When I moved into a live/work space in Martineau Apartments last year, artists had already been on Division Avenue for years, acting as agents of change alongside tenacious business and building owners. I was very excited to join the ranks of this...
Miscellany celebrates grand opening during Art.Downtown.
by (George)
Submitted 04-10-2012 under OPINION
In a time and place where every bar, coffee shop and law firm also doubles as an art gallery, bookstores specifically dedicated to the promotion of artist-made publications are a rare and wonderful thing. Los Angeles has Ooga Booga and Family....