Grand Rapidians asked to pressure Senator Stabenow to support fair farm rules
Submitted 09-27-2011 under NEWS
Food & Water Watch met Tuesday to encourage activists to call in to Senator Stabenow and ask her to support the Fair Farm Bill campaign.
Assocreation: Pink streetwear!
Submitted 09-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Assocreation: what is it? A person, a group, a place, a happening, a pink print t-shirt? Who is Annamarie Buller and why was she out there mixing it up again in the Heartside neighborhood on Saturday September 24 2011? This time it was your feet, fun shoes, pink paint, road dirt and white t-shirts.
New Picturesque gallery open to the public
Submitted 09-27-2011 under OPINION
This fall's Picturesque series, "Art or Kitsch?" is now open for submissions. Rapidian users are encouraged to submit their photos of art, their own artistic photo creations and their captures of kitsch.
Blessing of the Animals
Submitted 09-27-2011 under NONPROFITS
All animals, their owners and families are invited to a Blessing of the Animals on October 2, 2011 at Dominican Center at Marywood.
Pulitzer prize winner details discrimination against women
Submitted 09-27-2011 under NEWS
Nicholas Kristof, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke at the Diversity Lecture Series at Fountain Street Church, spoke about equitable rights for women as a worldwide issue, not just a women's issue.
Former manufacturing employees shake off the "RUST"
Submitted 09-26-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Years after assembly plants close, the question of "so now what?" still lingers in Michigan. Stories of those affected are turned into a play by Austin Bunn, "RUST."
Kaiser's Carnival of Castoffs
Submitted 09-26-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
I spoke with artist Kurt Kaiser about his ArtPrize 2011 entry "Carnival of Castoffs III," showing at CODA gallery on Division, and found out how he creates his work.
Whole Notes Benefit Dinner held at Koetsier Greenhouse
Submitted 09-26-2011 under OPINION
A photo essay and report on the Whole Notes benefit dinner, a collaborative effort from local chefs using local foods.
Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 2012 announced
Submitted 09-26-2011 under NONPROFITS
33 local leaders will participate in Leadership Grand Rapids, a class designed to explore key community issues for Grand Rapids.