Grand Rapids
Glance at the Past - Wealthy Theatre
by (WYCE)
Submitted 08-05-2011 under NONPROFITS
Wealthy Theatre was first opened in 1911. It has seen it's share of ups and downs over the last 100 years. This episode of Glance at the Past takes you through it's history of closures, imminent demolition, and its glorious...
Uptown adds a bit of Elder & Sage
by (saradipity)
Submitted 08-04-2011 under NEWS
“To remain healthy, you need ten hugs a day,” explained current Naturopathic Institute of Therapies & Education student Asher Thayer at a recent free community workshop about natural healing remedies. Held at the newly-opened...
Milk for Thought comes to Grand Rapids
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 07-28-2011 under NEWS
On July 28, 2011, Grand Rapids welcomed the big pink Milk for Thought bus that has traveled across the nation in support of women everywhere gaining support to breastfeed their children. A large group of supporters gathered in Rosa Parks Circle to...
Happy birthday, Mr. Calder
by (Holly)
Submitted 07-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Alexander Calder would be 113 years old today. We, along with Google and much of the art community, celebrate his contribution not only to the art world but to our world here as Grand Rapidians. The above slideshow was created by simply...
"Unplugged Wednesdays" connects Club members without a power cord
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
This May, the Steil Boys & Girls Club decided to power down, literally. Staff members launched “Unplugged Wednesdays” after noticing one day that youth were flocking to play video games and use the computers instead of enjoying the...
CityFlats Hotel: The First Guest Tells All
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
When Jane Bock wheeled her suitcase into Grand Rapids' CityFlats Hotel, she heard an audible whisper between the staff members: "Do you think that's our first guest?" She knew when she made her reservation a month or so ago...
Overcoming ignorance: the counter-protest against hate speech in Grand Rapids
by (scott warren)
Submitted 07-13-2011 under OPINION
Westboro Baptist Church has announced their intent to be present for the funeral of former First Lady Betty Ford at Grace Episcopal Church on Thursday, July 14th 2011. The Westboro Baptist Church is known for picketing high profile funerals of...
Grand Rapids artist Derrick Hollowell’s big concept
by (Sandra Mitchell)
Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Derrick Hollowell spends a lot of time thinking. The 46-year-old artist, musician, and teacher has spent much of his life expressing himself through paintings and music, but words don’t escape Derrick, either. Articulate and soulful, Derrick...
Community healing: Words of gratitude and encouragement from Mayor Heartwell after the July 7th tragedy
by (Mayor George K....)
Submitted 07-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
The events of yesterday have shaken our community to the roots and they test our will under fire. What happened on the streets and in the neighborhoods of Grand Rapids is so uncharacteristic that it boggles the mind to even imagine it could...
Glance at the Past - Gerald R. Ford
by (WYCE)
Submitted 07-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
A brief history of "Grand Rapids' favorite son," Gerald R. Ford.