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Harmony Brewing Company opens in Eastown

by Mary Hunter (mm2hunter)

Submitted 02-01-2012 under OPINION

For the past several years, the city of Grand Rapids has been garnering attention for its numerous and popular micro-breweries. The newest addition is Harmony Brewing Company, located at Lake Drive and Wealthy Street. The establishment is owned by...

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Live Coverage Features: Brett Colley and Margie Erlandson

by Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) (UICA)

Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFIT

UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...

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Inspirations

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFIT

Featured Artists at Dominican Center Art Gallery from January 1 – February 28, 2012 are: Joanne Peltz – Multimedia Lucianne Siers, OP – Stone Sculpture Jim VanBeek – Glass Sculpture Dominican Center at Marywood Art...

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Trip The Light 2012: Music submissions wanted

by Dance in the Annex (DITA)

Submitted 01-02-2012 under NONPROFIT

In 2012, DITA's seminal event "Trip The Light" will add a second night and be bigger than ever. Currently we're accepting submissions of music from bands and musicians interested in being part of it. We're also looking for...

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Looking ahead: beats on The Rapidian

by Chelsea LaForge (Chelsea LaForge)

Submitted 12-30-2011 under OPINION

We're always looking for creative ways to give our readers more information about the city of Grand Rapids. We are also know we have quite a lot of reporters that have strong, passionate interests in one specific topic. Some of us would be...

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Lives of the non-religious: meet the members of CFI

by Ellen Lundgren (ellenlundgren)

Submitted 12-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Center for Inquiry Michigan may not be a widely known group, but members report that it has become a very important haven for area non-believers. Center for Inquiry (CFI) is an international non-profit that "encourages evidence-based inquiry...

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A Very Merry Collective Wings Holiday Pop Up Shop

by Elyse Marie (collectivewings)

Submitted 12-05-2011 under

    Featuring a collection of artisans of the finest feathers, The Carlton Saloon and Littlewings Designs present Collective Wings! Debuting at our Very Merry Holiday Pop Up Shop, we will be showing our wares in the most fabulous of...

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Locally owned or chain restaurants: Does it really matter?

by Wendy Hammond (wendypchef)

Submitted 11-23-2011 under OPINION

A hot new chain restaurant opens up in town. Some are excited. Others are dismayed and prefer to only dine at locally-owned restaurants. Does it really matter? According to Melissa English, Administrative Coordinator at Local First, yes, yes it does...

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Cultivation through the arts

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFIT

Dominican Center at Marywood  is pleased to show the work of two Michigan artists from November 1to December 29, 2011. The Marywood Gallery is a space reserved by Dominican Center for the purpose of exhibiting art created by West...

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Grand opening for Nourish Organic Market set for Saturday

by Mary Hunter (mm2hunter)

Submitted 10-06-2011 under OPINION

Wondering how to buy food locally, but not sure where to start? Look no further than Nourish Organic Market. Located at 634 Wealthy St SE, Nourish sells products that are organic and locally produced. Here you will find items from Michigan farms...

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