Grand Rapids
PechaKucha to visit Stella's on Devil's Night
by (Ryan McCarthy)
Submitted 10-24-2012 under OPINION
PechaKucha (PK) takes its name from the Japanese phrase meaning “chit chat," such as the din of background noise. Originally devised in Tokyo in 2003 as an opportunity for networking and sharing, PK has now taken off worldwide. In...
Strengthening community through media
by (Renato)
Submitted 10-17-2012 under OPINION
Greetings! My name is Renato Delos Reyes, and I wanted to take some time to introduce myself to The Rapidian community, seeing as how I am your new Community Engagement Specialist. After being raised in a small rural town just outside of Lansing, I...
2012 Aids Walk vital for thousands
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 10-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
On Saturday, October 13, 2012, The Grand Rapids Red Project will host the 20th annual AIDS Walk at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. AIDS Walk is an annual fundraising event dedicated to raising money to support services related to...
Rock Out with Access of West Michigan at Feedback 2012
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
What: Feedback 2012 -- A benefit concert featuring The Crane Wives, The Fuzzrites and The Honeytones All-Star Revue (featuring special guests Jimmie Stagger, Ralston Bowles, Hank Mowery and more). Where: Founders Brewing Company (235 Grandville...
The piggeries: Grand Rapids' first recycling program
by (crestongr)
Submitted 10-09-2012 under NONPROFITS
In the early years of the City of Grand Rapids there was no systematic method of garbage collection. Most families disposed of their household waste by throwing it to livestock, or dumping it into abandoned wells or even directly into the Grand...
Catalyst Radio: Red Project's AIDS Walk on Oct. 13 to help fund projects such as needle exchange program
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 10-05-2012 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 learn about the Grand Rapids Red Project, and its effort in prevention of and testing for HIV/AIDS and...
Finding what I missed at ArtPrize
by (Kyle Esterley)
Submitted 09-19-2012 under OPINION
I caught a glimpse of ArtPrize 2012 before the fact. As I strolled through the city Sunday evening there were small groups of people scattered around the Rosa Parks Circle area on Monroe. Artists were hard at work: U-Haul trucks and moving vans...
Interfaith Service and Discussion at Dominican Center
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-14-2012 under NONPROFITS
Prayer Service and Discussion Sunday, September 16 In support of the International Day of Peace, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are hosting a prayer service and discussion. All are invited to Dominican Chapel at Marywood this Sunday, September...
The Rapidian expands coverage boundaries
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-14-2012 under OPINION
The Rapidian is now available for coverage of "the City of Grand Rapids and its surrounding areas," which includes Walker, Grandville, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grand Rapids Township, East Grand Rapids, Planfield Township, Ada, Comstock Park and...
San Chez Bistro unveils new mural by local artist
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
As part of an Artprize entry, Grand Rapids based artist Phanie Mills- Behning has been working day and night to complete an outdoor mural. The mural was commissioned by San Chez Bistro and is located on the wall of the restaurant’s patio at 38...