Grand Rapids
Taking a Stand Against Racism
by (mmurray)
Submitted 02-28-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
On April 29, 2011, organizations in Grand Rapids will join communities across the country in taking a Stand Against Racism. Stand Against Racism is a nationwide event coordinated by the YWCA that encourages communities to help raise awareness...
Unity Magazine's American Roots Festival at the Wealthy Theatre on February 25th
by (Operation Resources)
Submitted 02-24-2011 under NONPROFITS
Unity Magazine’s American Roots Festival comes to the Wealthy Theatre on Friday February 25th to celebrate the cultural diversity and wide range of influences that all go into the rich tapestry of music that defines the American musical...
Not Your Average Speaker Series: Food for Thought (Action!)
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 02-23-2011 under NONPROFITS
The 'Not Your Average Speaker' series returns to Wealthy Theatre this Thursday evening (February 24th) to discuss sustainable food systems and issues of hunger. The event, presented by Rapid Growth Media, begins at 6:00pm. "We're...
Downtown GR Smart Phone Tour Launched
by (grcmc)
Submitted 02-23-2011 under NONPROFITS
Last spring, representatives from four community organizations came together to make downtown Grand Rapids more interactive. The result? A smart phone tour of 13 downtown points of interest. The GR TagTour has been created through a...
First 5x5 Event: Fire and Knife is the Big Winner
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 02-23-2011 under NEWS
"Relax." said Rick DeVos "This is not a competition, this isn't about business ideas and it is not a pitch night." DeVos' own latest idea, 5x5 Night drew a crowd of about 200 interested people who packed the Grand Rapids Art Museum's auditorium to...
Concert To Help Heartside Neighborhood
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 02-22-2011 under NONPROFITS
Co-sponsored by MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the Community) and the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, Diane Penning will present a concert of sacred music with works from the collaborative project/CD Sacred...
Judges and Projects Selected for First 5x5
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 02-17-2011 under NEWS
Pomegranate Studios announced today that it has selected its presenters and judges for the first 5x5 Night which is set for Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum's Cook Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. When presentations are...
Glance at the Past - Grab Corners
by (WYCE)
Submitted 02-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
This episode shares the history of Campau Square, formerly known as Grab Corners.
Under Pressure: Artists Supporting the UICA
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 02-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Imagine working with someone looking over your shoulder. Imagine strangers commenting on what you're working on. Add in some distractions like music; groups of people talking, laughing, drinking and eating all the time you're working. Sound like fun...
An Interview with Photographer Holly DeGarmo : Giving Back
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 02-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
To check out the photographs from Holly DeGarmo’s photoshoot, please visit www.hollydegarmo.com/bgc/. Giving back to the community is an important part of any profession. Photographer Holly DeGarmo (www.hollydegarmo.com) understands the...