Downtown Grand rapids
Curator spotlight: Falling for fiber arts
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
Curator Liz Hertl, a familiar face in the Grand Rapids art community has “really been falling for fiber arts.” She has organized an exhibition of 11 artists celebrating the variety of contemporary practices.From weaving to...
Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition to celebrate growing industry
by (MaddieForshee)
Submitted 04-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
One of the biggest international cider and perry competitions in the world is taking place in Grand Rapids the weekend of April 10-12. The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association will be hosting the 10th Annual Great Lakes International Cider...
Exploring Grand Rapids
by (TSzakal)
Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS
Friendly faces, quick directions, a brief history lesson and food recommendations are walking around downtown Grand Rapids these days. Uniformed Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTAs) are stationed to help visitors and locals alike explore GR....
Why GR Forward: Preparing for smart, explosive growth takes citizen involvement
by (Mark Holzbach)
Submitted 07-16-2014 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Forward, a comprehensive planning process in envisioning a holistic vision for our future, is being guided by a volunteer steering committee. As part of the outreach and education of GR Forward, steering committee members will be...
Story Matters: Jessica Blair compares life at Degage to her home in Heritage Hill
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's...
Story Matters: Theresa, Eric Graf share discoveries in their new city
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The story fort was...
Curating vacancy
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
The vacant space at 8 Jefferson Ave SE will be brought to life the night of April 11 with a variety of artworks for the exhibition, Rooted. This space joins many others in celebrating the fifth year of Art.Downtown. The walls of the space will be...
Story Matters: Adam Bird sees positive strides, areas for growth as downtown development works towards critical mass
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Adam Bird sat down...
Ideas work here: starting big conversations in city planning
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 11-26-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Kristopher Larson, AICP Civic involvement knows many forms. On a daily basis, citizens choose whether to help shape their local laws and regulations by coloring completely the ovals adjacent to their preferred political representative,...
Downtown greening reduces crime, draws customers, adds beauty to our environment
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 06-25-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
There are many elements that go into creating a sense of place, that strong sense of identity of character that sets one area apart from everywhere else. In downtown Grand Rapids we have buildings that are historic and beautiful. The focus of the...