Wow. That's Bad.
Submitted 09-30-2011 under OPINION
How we can improve ArtPrize: The top ten are out. Naselli talks about curation, location, and four ways that she suggests we might save ArtPrize.
Duke Greene gives a writer's view of the visual arts
Submitted 09-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Duke Greene, Grand Rapids poet, gives his opinion of this year's ArtPrize entries and talks about his clarifying requirements between "good art" and "great art."
Artistic insights from an art student
Submitted 09-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Local artist and student Tom Smith explains art fundamentals we all can use to judge, understand, and appreciate art at ArtPrize 2011.
Catalyst Radio: Local First gearing up for its inaugural Fork Fest to celebrate local food
Submitted 09-30-2011 under NONPROFITS
Elissa Hillary of Local First details the Fork Fest fundraiser for the organization that brings together vendors and farmers at Romence Gardens in celebration of local food.
"58: The Film" premieres in Grand Rapids
Submitted 09-30-2011 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapidians are invited to take part in 58: The Film, a one-night event taking place in 50 states. On October 13, 2011, at 7 PM the film will be shown at Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North, hosted by local nonprofit Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC).
Fresh food to be served at final Farm to Table dinner
Submitted 09-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
On Oct. 9, local restaurant Rockwell's Republic will be serving a five- to seven-course dinner of local foods on the Lubbers Family Farm. The series has become a successful collaboration between restaurants, local producers and farmers, and consumers.
Haunted Holmdene Manor and the history of Aquinas College
Submitted 09-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
Please join the Grand Rapids Historical Society for a delightful and entertaining free presentation, "Haunted Holmdene Manor and the History of Aquinas College," at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum!
Mosaic: Art or craft
Submitted 09-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
ArtPrize participants Van Duinen, Tavonatti, and Bomarito offer varying approaches to the medium of mosaic.
How to help the good guys win
Submitted 09-28-2011 under OPINION
Do we vote or not? Listed here are some "good art" criteria to help you save our city from the bad art monsters.
Susan Gersch-Supanich's Venice at The Dog Pit
Submitted 09-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Susan Gersch-Supanich’s vibrant paintings of Venice offer an edge beyond surface and content.