Michigan
Glance at the Past - City Horses
by (WYCE)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
This episode of Glance at the Past focuses on the role of horses in the city.
Glance at the Past - Maya Lin
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-31-2011 under NONPROFITS
Maya Lin designed the central gathering area in downtown Grand Rapids.
Glance at the Past - Indian Mounds
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids' original Indian Mounds have been replaced by reconstructions.
Music in His Head: Singer-Songwriter Casey Stratton
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 01-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
When songs come together for Casey Stratton, musical structure leads the creative process. Interestingly, he talks about the "lyric writer" in the second person, as if the words to his songs are written by someone else. "I'm a melodically-driven...
UICA Showcases Luminous Artwork
by (KCAD)
Submitted 01-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
From January 14 through Febuary 13, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts will black out the windows of their home on Sheldon Boulevard. Responding to Michigan's winter darkness, Beacons: An Exhibition of Luminous Art will showcase the light...
Best Foot Forward: Road Races Not to Miss in 2011
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 01-07-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Just as you've closed the log book on another year of running and added up the miles, it's time to start thinking about races for the new year. West Michigan has its share of great ones, some are classic "must do" races like the 5/3 River Bank Run...
Runner Runner at New Years Eve 2010
by (silverman)
Submitted 01-03-2011 under NEWS
Artists Runner Runner fresh off the stage at the HotFM New Years Eve celebration speaks about the year past and the year ahead... and admires my microphone.
New Children's Hospital: Healthy Boost for Grand Rapids
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 12-09-2010 under NEWS
A well-designed structure should reflect the place where it is built, the people that will utilize it and a give a sense of its purpose. The new Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, which opens to patients on January 11, 2011 speaks volumes about place...
Children's Hospital Offers Preview to Community
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 11-19-2010 under NEWS
People in Grand Rapids will never have the opportunity to see the new Helen DeVos Children's Hospital like they will on Saturday, December 4 when the nearly completed facility opens its doors for public viewing. Starting at 8 a.m. people will be...
Love Where You Live project gets freshmen involved
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 10-04-2010 under NONPROFITS
Aquinas College students spent two hours doing yard work on the Marywood campus. The project, Love Where You Live, engages over 490 freshmen, sending them in small groups to give service at a variety of organizations in the immediate...