literature
Bill Hill, literary adventurer and downtown fixture, retires from the public library
by Jean Hanks (jmare)
Submitted 06-20-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Regular patrons of the downtown public library probably recognize William "Bill" Hill by sight if not by name. Sharp-featured, sandy-haired (though sporting a bit more grey these days), he’s like a character actor you’ve seen a...
GR Comics Society to hold release party for its long awaited first collection
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 05-24-2011 under NEWS
When the Grand Rapids Comic Society formed two years ago, they dreamed of assembling an anthology to be able to say, "Look, Grand Rapids! We are establishing a comics scene, and we are the artists." This Thursday at 6 p.m. at The Sparrows...
Don't be a stranger
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 09-29-2010 under NONPROFITS
Mary Navarre -- Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids In the movie "Eat, Pray, Love", Elizabeth Gilbert describes her first attempt at prayer something like this: “Hello God, how are you? I’m Liz. It’s nice to meet you. I’...
This Friday is Books and Storytelling Night at GRAM on the Green
by Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)
Submitted 07-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
The theme this Friday evening at GRAM on the Green/DowntownGR Bazaar is “Books and Storytelling,” featuring fun giveaways by local libraries and an excerpt reading by four West Michigan authors. Enjoy written works of art read aloud by Tanya Eby,...
