Michigan
Glance at the Past - Deadly Diseases
by (WYCE)
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
A brief history of the types of diseases and number of deaths is told from Secretary Wilson's 1898 Board of Health report.
Glance at the Past - Chinese Restaurants
by (WYCE)
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
This episode shares the story of Chan Hoy and his quest to bring Chinese food to Grand Rapids for the first time ever in 1902.
"Critical Reality: Why Is Arts Criticism Important?" Wrap-up
by (Arts Council GR)
Submitted 04-05-2011 under NONPROFITS
When the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, Artpeers, and Avenue for the Arts partnered up to sponsor a panel discussion about the role of arts criticism in Grand Rapids, we titled it “Critical Reality: Why Is Arts Criticism Important?...
Art Criticism: An Afterthought
by (KCAD)
Submitted 04-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Last night, UICA's Director of Education Elizabeth Goddard participated in a panel discussion concerning Art Criticism that was hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, Dwelling Place and ArtPeers at Wealthy Theatre. The other...
Cesar Vargas wins Grand Rapids Youth of the Year title
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
Club members from the Steil and Seidman Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids recently submitted applications for this year’s Youth of the Year scholarship competition. After reviewing applications and holding interviews, this March, Cesar Vargas...
Glance at the Past - Ryerson Public Library
by (WYCE)
Submitted 03-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
In 1904, the Ryerson Library opened to give Rapidians a place for books. A renovation in 2003 made the Ryerson Library what it is today: the Grand Rapids Public Library.
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...
A Michigan Film Industry Town Meeting planned
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 02-23-2011 under NEWS
An organizational and informational event will be held on Thursday evening, February 24th to promote preservation of the Michigan Film Incentive program. Organizers hope to help interested people effectively communicate to Michigan's legislators,...
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...
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.