Michigan
Exploring Michigan: Hiking, Canoeing, Wandering
by Melissa Kornoelje (mkornoelje)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under
In this three-hour event, three different authors will explore various ways to experience Michigan. Loreen Niewenhuis will discuss her book A 1,000-Mile Walk on the Beach. Jim DuFresne will share his book The Adventurous Traveler: Exploring the Best...
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...
Adventure racing grows in Grand Rapids
by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Last year Michigan Adventure Racing offered two urban adventure races. In 2012, they will put on nine new adventure, trail and bike races in the Grand Rapids area. Mark VanTongeren and his team of five adventure race aficionados had planned to...History Detectives
by Melissa Kornoelje (mkornoelje)
Submitted 01-04-2012 under
A day-long event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural organizations, topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan. Topics...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...
Until Love (and Money) is Equal
by Ryan VanderMeer (ryan)
Submitted 11-14-2011 under OPINION
As a resident and business owner in West Michigan, I have been troubled by the (in)action of the Holland City Council pertaining to the failed June 15th vote that would have guaranteed basic civil rights to our LGBT friends, neighbors, customers and...
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...
Where's the film industry now, Governor Snyder?
by Andrew J. M. Hardman (hardmana)
Submitted 10-21-2011 under OPINION
In 2010, several big name actors and directors flocked to Grand Rapids. If someone was in the right place at the right time, they could watch as movie production crews filmed their latest projects. Many big name actors came to Grand Rapids,...
Spirits and Wine Author Reads at Schuler Books
by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
One might think to write a mystery book, you'd need to read a few mystery books. Not the case with Susan Newhof: she's more of a science fiction reader, and the oddities of that genre provided the groundwork she needed to write a mystery....
Urban Adventure Race: The real deal
by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 10-10-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Saturday, October 8 was a perfect day for running and biking, cool and crisp with the promise of sun. My partner Laura Caprara and I were ready for the Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race ArtPrize edition. We're fit and ambitious;...- 1 of 7
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