Grand Rapids
Tricks, Treats, and Family FUN
by (kentwood_rep)
Submitted 09-21-2015 under
JOIN DAVE & BUSTER'S FOR A FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENT!Dave & Buster's has two amazing ways for you and your family to celebrate Halloween! Our friendly event will be held on Saturday, October 31st from 11am-2 pm. The family Halloween...
Catalyst Radio: WMEAC takes action for a better environment.
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-18-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio features the local long-standing nonprofit West Michigan Environmental Action Council. WMEAC has served as the...
Weingartz aims to Mow Down Hunger during Hunger Action Month
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 09-14-2015 under NONPROFITS
September is Hunger Action Month. For three Michigan food banks, that means donations will go twice as far, thanks to Weingartz’s Mow Down Hunger campaign. During the campaign, which runs from Sept. 14 through Oct. 6, the Michigan-based,...
Why we need a Feminist Film Festival
by (lydiavanhoven)
Submitted 09-08-2015 under OPINION
In the top 100 highest grossing films of 2014, women represented a total of 30% of all speaking characters, often as a wife or mother. When we break down the numbers by race and gender, the statistics are even more bleak. Out of that small 30%, only...Grand Rapids Improv Festival
by (eirannbetka)
Submitted 09-02-2015 under
The dates for the second annual Grand Rapids Improv Festival (formally known as the West Michigan Improv Festival) have been announced! October 12-19 at Dog Story Theater Join acts from all around West Michigan, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, and more...WiseMaker Arts in Sustainability Parade
by (g0dfreykaren)
Submitted 08-27-2015 under
If you enjoy Giant Puppet Heads, Crazy Costumes, Bands that play Reggae music, and Parades that celebrate Creativity, then you must not miss the Arts in Sustainability Parade on Saturday, September 5 at 12noon and 4pm. Grand Rapids artist, Kelly...
Terra GR's Restaurant Week fundraiser sends 2,000 meals to neighbors in need
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-25-2015 under NONPROFITS
For Terra GR Restaurant, this was a very good week. “This was the most successful Restaurant Week we’ve had to date,” said general manager Chris McDonald. “Guest satisfaction, the menu we put together, the partnership we had...
Artists Creating Together partners with Creston Neighborhood Association in Art of Gardening class
by (Artists Creatin...)
Submitted 08-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
Over the course of 14 weeks, individuals ages 16 and older with disabilities have created and grown together through the Art of Gardening course offered by Artists Creating Together in partnership with the Creston Neighborhood Association. Art of...
Terra GR teams up with Food Bank to fight hunger during Restaurant Week
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids is a city that appreciates a good meal. But what about those in our community who don’t have enough to eat, period? Terra GR hasn’t forgotten about them, and even as the Eastown restaurant showcases their finest locally...
140-year-old West Side home to be demolished
by (Jason Beurkens)
Submitted 08-07-2015 under NEWS
August 20th marks the end of a moratorium on the demolition the 140 year old west side home that stands at 2500 Lake Michigan Drive. It is one of the oldest homes in Grand Rapids, which was incorporated into a city in 1850. 2500 Lake Michigan...