music
Interior Gaze: An Advent Concert
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 12-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
On Wednesday evening, December 12 at 7:00 p.m., local singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon will present a one-hour concert with prayerful reflections and songs exploring what it means to look within through themes of the Advent season and the...
Live.Dance.Move inspires change in our community
by (Raheeq Al-Zaidan)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Kate Rehmus, creator of Live.Dance.Move, is using her own life experiences to help build confidence and community across the Grand Rapids area. She teaches 15 classes a week, and she’s been doing it for six years. While dancing was something...
Indie-folk band Patrick Watson to perform at Ladies Literary Club
by (Renato)
Submitted 11-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Montreal musician Patrick Watson will be performing at the Ladies Literary Club on Thursday, November 29 at 8 p.m. Local folk/indie outfit The Crane Wives will be the opening band. Watson, and bandmates Mishka Stein, Simon Angell and Robbie Kuster,...
New website offers helping hand to local musicians
by (brandon.twa)
Submitted 11-28-2012 under NEWS
For local bands, a helping hand is always beneficial when first starting out. One Grand Rapids musician is on a mission to provide Michigan bands with that helping hand. Jacob Pauwels of Grand Rapids is the creator of Listen to the Mitten, a...
Join Small Houses this Saturday at the DAAC
by (adrian)
Submitted 11-09-2012 under OPINION
The first time I listened to a Small Houses recording on my headphones I had to double check that I wasn't dreaming. Really, it has that rare introspective sound only found in certain indie folk outfits- you know, the soundtrack you heard from...
Catalyst Radio: Art Aid Nov. 9 fundraiser to help bring education through art in Ethopia
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 10-19-2012 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 hear about Art Aid -- an effort from here in Grand Rapids that uses art as a learning tool in Ethiopia. We visit...
ArtPrize Artist Profile: Pete Weatherhead's 'G Rap City' a prize to behold
by (Robert R. Wilkinson)
Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION
Peter Weatherhead, a life-long musician and ArtPrize entrant, tends to prefer not to have the title of artist hung around his neck. He is compelled by music. It is all he thinks about day and night. Having lived on the northwest side of Grand Rapids...
Eastown Street Fair celebrates diverse, quality community offerings
by (Ryan McCarthy)
Submitted 09-25-2012 under OPINION
"Getting to know Grand Rapids is easy because of the events and gatherings that are made available which exemplify the vibe of the city," says recent Grand Rapids transplant and Eastown resident Allene Smith. Smith was one of many enjoying...
Introducing art collective "We Live in Piles"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
We Live in Piles is Grand Rapids’ newest up and coming artist collective. The members are: Annie DeYoung, Stephanie Voelck, Danielle Dunn, Meghan Kelly, Katie Meyer and Jessica Shelton. Between the six lovely ladies, there is a slew of...
Andrea "SuperDre" Wallace discusses Grand Rapids, City Lights, electronic music
by (nancyfinney)
Submitted 08-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Over the weekend, Andrea Wallace (otherwise known as SuperDre) performed at Grand Rapids’ City Lights Music Festival. Wallace is a staple of the Grand Rapids electronic music scene and holds a weekly music night at Billy’s called Bassbin...