review
Who was crowned the king of "Found?"
by Alexandra Fluegel (alexfluegel)
Submitted 11-22-2011 under OPINION
So, what’s better: a "found" letter describing the “dopest fish ever” in Grand Rapids or a "found" exercise VHS circa 1980-something featuring Angela Lansbury in a bathtub reflecting on post-menopausal sex? You...
[REVIEW] (a)wake: Local women artists' exhibition for Women's History Month
by Holly Bechiri (Holly)
Submitted 03-28-2011 under OPINION
Photo essay by Denise Cheng This past weekend, the site-specific exhibition entitled "(a)wake" opened... ...and closed. The exhibition was a collection of works by 11 local artists, installed on the fifth floor of what was previously Steketee...
Review: Lady Gaga at Van Andel Arena
by Dale Johnson (Dale Johnson)
Submitted 03-27-2011 under OPINION
Lady Gaga arrived at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, March 1st to perform at the final Michigan venue of her Monster Ball Tour. Her first time performing in Grand Rapids, Gaga was met by a sold-out arena of spectators eager to experience a show...
Ghost Heart releases debut LP at Founders this Saturday
by Matt Poole (Matt Poole)
Submitted 01-26-2011 under OPINION
I have a preferred context for listening to most albums. It's not a set-in-stone thing but, for example, Metallica's Kill 'Em All is best listened to while driving on the highway. It just is. Jens Lekman's Night Falls Over Kortedala is a walking...
Audience captivated by Breathe Owl Breathe at first of two shows at The DAAC
by Thomas Valdez (ThomasAV)
Submitted 11-14-2010 under OPINION
Seeing Breathe Owl Breathe perform live is like being invited to watch your children hold a concert in your living room, only the beautiful music they hear in their heads actually comes to fruition. They welcome you into their world of adventure and...
[REVIEW] Bangkok Taste Cuisine
by Laura Chittenden (Laura Chittenden)
Submitted 11-04-2010 under OPINION
As a connoisseur of great Asian food, I was excited to learn of Grand Rapid’s newest restaurant, Bangkok Taste Cuisine, which also is now the city’s sixteenth Thai restaurant. Its owners, the Kue family, aspire to bring out the Thai culture in the...Elton John Holds Court at Van Andel
by Suzanna LaCroix (Suzanna LaCroix)
Submitted 04-28-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
It isn't every Saturday night that you get to see a living legend. Elton John captivated a sold out show at Van Andel arena Saturday, April 23 with empirical evidence that one man and his piano can mesmerize a crowd. The full house was just taking...
The Electric Cheetah Supporting Local Farms
by Jewly Warren (Jewly Warren)
Submitted 02-08-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Local eating is catching on in a big way. To me, it just makes sense environmentally as well as economically. The average tomato travels 1,500 to 1,800 miles before it reaches your plate. In this weeklong delay from harvest to dinner plate,...
