Grand Rapids
Plans for Grand Rapids hostel still in the works, but ideas are evolving
by (Matthew Knaack)
Submitted 04-21-2013 under VOICES
In March 2012, I came to the same conclusion that I'd realized when I was a teenager: I wanted to be my own boss. That's when like-minded friend Tom Damitio and I decided that we would open a hostel here in Grand Rapids. Ever since, we have...
Catalyst Radio: Partners for a Racism-Free Community working for justice in Grand Rapids
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-19-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we visit with the director of Partners for a Racism-Free Community, to learn about the efforts to fight racism in the...
Catalyst Radio: Jake's Music Fest tomorrow night raises funds for JDRF
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-12-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we go live in the WYCE studio to feature tomorrow night’s Jake’s Music Festival 2013 – a fundraiser...
"TRIP THE LIGHT: MYTHICAL" at Wealthy Theatre, May 11
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
Presale tickets are on sale now for TRIP THE LIGHT: MYTHICAL which takes place at Wealthy Theatre on May 11, 2013 at 8 p.m. Grand Rapids dance collective Dance in the Annex (DITA) performs two annual, collaborative dance/music concerts at Wealthy...
Catalyst Radio: John Sinclair helping to raise funds for indigenous voices at A Pig Thing this weekend
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-05-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW We highlight in this episode of Catalyst Radio an event featuring author, poet, musician and activist John Sinclair. “A Pig Thing benefit for the...
BARE showcases a cappella music to benefit Cook Arts Center
by (erickehoe)
Submitted 04-04-2013 under VOICES
BARE showcased a cappella musicians using only voices and hands to make organized collections of sound. While many expected a typical evening of music, BARE took on a different tone. Co-host Peter Fox started off the night at Stone House Recording...
Introducing Marywood Home Health
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 04-03-2013 under NONPROFITS
Marywood Home Health invites you to come to Dominican Center at Marywood for an informational meeting about the healthcare options available to you through Marywood Circle. Marywood Home Health is a service of Marywood Circle, a...
D/E/C showcases local creative entrepreneurs
by (Samantha Macy)
Submitted 04-01-2013 under NEWS
Design/Educate/Connect partners with the GRAM to showcase local entrepreneurs who bridge the gap between design and business. On March 22, the third annual D/E/C event featured seven business owners. One characteristic of D/E/C is the fact that the...
Catalyst Radio: Local music event a benefit for Girls Rock GR music camp
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 03-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW A unique musical experience is slated for tomorrow even, March 30, with local musicians performing pieces all done a cappella style. Bare – a...
GROW business owner brings Michigan-made products abroad
by (growgrandrapids)
Submitted 03-28-2013 under NONPROFITS
Deb Tacoma’s story is one of true entrepreneurship and invention. The creator the Freedom Wand, a versatile, multi-purpose hygiene tool, has a strong bond with her customers because she was in a similar situation a few years ago. Deb was in an...