Grand Rapids
Local musicians work to promote supplemental education programs
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-04-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
As Hugo Claudin, proprietor of multi-dimensional creative space Mexicains Sans Frontieres, painter, musician and veteran of Grand Rapids art scene puts it, “While we promote the arts and education, little effort is made to promote individual...
First annual Art Outdoor Project draws attention to Grand Rapids with local art
by (Gabi Brown)
Submitted 07-28-2015 under NEWS
Five local artists have been selected to have their work displayed on billboards along state highways this summer, from June 29 until October 3, for a new project developed by Experience Grand Rapids. The Art Outdoor Project aims to use ...
Local market creates access to fresh food in urban neighborhood
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 07-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Blending groceries with a cause, the Southeast Area Farmer’s Market brings together local vendors and produce to help make natural food more accessible to the area. Located at Garfield Park (2111 Madison SE) on Fridays and the Gerald R. Ford...
Annual dog wash benefits grief organization
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 07-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The smell of wet dog wafted over the stands of Fifth Third Ballpark on Sunday, adding to the ambiance of its own Dog Days game. That was thanks to Gilda’s Club’s “World’s Largest Dog Wash,” a benefit for its youth...
Grand Rapids Zine Fest
by (drewdamron)
Submitted 07-13-2015 under
The Grand Rapids Zine Fest is an annual zine festival which was first held on August 24th 2013. The event supports and celebrates self-publishing culture in West Michigan by holding a free day of exhibitors selling their zines, workshops, and...
Grandwich 2015 Sampled: Day three brings return of the Grandwich
by (SZaagman)
Submitted 07-11-2015 under OPINION
It is day three of our Grandwich review and after a change of venue to the outdoors we were all hoping for something good from our eight sandwiches. At this point the bar has been set pretty low. Day one: Let’s find a sandwich we would want to...
Grand Rapids Public Library hosts exhibit featuring history of local cartoonists
by (Gabi Brown)
Submitted 07-07-2015 under NEWS
The Cartoonists of Grand Rapids exhibit uncovers a rich history of local cartoonists biographies and artwork, and will be available at the free event that runs from July 1 until August 15 at the Grand Rapids Public Library Downtown Branch (111...
Little free libraries trend popping up in Grand Rapids
by (shardaisy)
Submitted 06-30-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Little Free Libraries, the practice of placing collections of books placed in a decorated storage space that are free for strangers, started in 2009 when Todd Bol, in Wisconsin, built a little red school house model for his mother. Bol was also...
With designs in the works, river restoration to move toward launch
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS
As of June 2015, the construction plans for the Grand River rapids restoration in downtown Grand Rapids have reached 50 percent completion. While the project currently remains in the design phase, the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Whitewater...
Grand Rapids festivities to promote community, entertainment for national holiday
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS
Celebrating independence and community is the main focus of this year’s Fourth of July festivities around the Grand Rapids area. From Grandville to East Grand Rapids, neighborhoods will hold several events to entertain and captivate people of...