Grand Rapidians on spins and needles as new local shops celebrate first Record Store Day
Submitted 04-23-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids embraces Record Store Day as new stores debut, attracting vinyl enthusiasts seeking exclusive releases and celebrating physical music in a digital age.
GR Residents Gaining Leadership Skills for Advocacy and Change
Submitted 04-23-2024 under NONPROFITS
Dwelling Place in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, is equipping residents with the tools they need to self-advocate and foster the change they wish to see.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Stages Murder On The Orient Express
Submitted 04-22-2024 under OPINION
Despite a snag or two, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's production of the Agatha Christie classic brings high drama in the old style.
Ethics and Religion Talk: How do politics in other countries affect your faith?
Submitted 04-22-2024 under OPINION
Some faiths tend to maintain ties to countries outside the U.S. Even some Christian communities have a majority of first-generation immigrants. I'm curious if the clergy on the panel ever have to navigate the waters of political division in other countries.
'The current leaders, not just leaders of the future': Grand Rapids students address policymakers on issues impacting youth
Submitted 04-19-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapids youth address city leaders on pressing issues, advocating for change and youth empowerment in civic engagement.
Filmmaker Spotlight: Dante James (Open Projector Night Audience Vote Winner)
Submitted 04-18-2024 under NONPROFITS
Dante James talks about process and inspiration behind his film that won the audience vote at Open Projector Night.
St. Cecilia Music Center honors 2024 recipients of the distinguished Helen DeVos Legacy Award for outstanding women in Grand Rapids
Submitted 04-17-2024 under NONPROFITS
St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) announces Ellen Arlinsky, Mary Bloom and Kate McGarry as the 2024 honorees of the esteemed Helen DeVos Legacy Award. Now in its fifth year, past Legacy Award recipients have included Helen DeVos, Stella Royce, Karen Henry Stokes, and Mary Goodwillie Nelson.
St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Artists in a final performance of the 2023-34 season on April 18, 2024
Submitted 04-17-2024 under NONPROFITS
St. Cecilia Music Center will feature five world-renowned Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center artists on violin, viola, and cello performing works by Beethoven, Françaix, Bridge, & Mendelssohn who created many of the great string masterpieces.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Should I be proselyzed at a funeral?
Submitted 04-15-2024 under OPINION
I have attended many funerals in my time. One thing that I'm frustrated about is the fact that so often, the officiant takes the opportunity to convince the friends and family of the deceased who might not be members of the same religion of the veracity of this particular faith.
Local Artist Highlight: Annamarie Buller
Submitted 04-14-2024 under NONPROFITS
Avenue for the Arts talks with Annamarie Buller about her change-generating event series, "Centering Liberation." Interview by Pamela MacDougal