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Bethany Christian Services holds silent auction to benefit local refugees

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

On November 14 a silent auction will be held at the Downtown Market by Bethany Christian Services to support refugees living in Grand Rapids.

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Cangue League presents The Death of Schopenhauer

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

The Cangue League theatre troup will again premier a new avant garde performance at Dog Story Theater on November 14-16.

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Big Sandy - "This Ain't a Good Time"

Submitted 11-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Take Hold Church celebrates 5th annual Take Hold Fest November 15-16

Submitted 11-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Take Hold Fest, an annual free music festival hosted by the community of Take Hold Church, celebrates its fifth year of music, fellowship and fun on November 15 and 16, from 5 to 10 PM on both days.

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PechaKucha: 20x20 format shares personal stories for sold-out crowd

Submitted 11-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Ten diverse, creative and passionate people shared thier stories with a sold out crowd at San Chez Bistro in a unique 20x20 format called PechaKucha.

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Nearly 2,000 enjoy Halloween outreach at Calvin College apartments

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Students and staff at the Calvin College apartments welcomed nearly 2,000 parents and children for a night of games and indoor trick-or-treating. The turnout made it the second largest Halloween event in Grand Rapids.

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Catalyst Radio: High Five Co-op Brewery is growing membership one event at a time

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

High Five Co-op plans to employ members as brewers. The next opportunity to become a member of the brewery co-op is at its tasting event Nov. 20.

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Story Matters: Cam Bronkhorst describes ArtPrize experiences

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Cam Bronkhorst talks about her experiences at ArtPrize, and what she thinks is important about the work "Facing Al Aqaba" in Ah Nab Awen Park.

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Story Matters: Antoine Foskey finds people who care in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Antoine Foskey describes Grand Rapids as "breathtaking," and notices the high amount of people who he says genuinely care.

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Ethical responsibility to panhandlers

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

With the increasing presence of panhandlers in the greater Grand Rapids area, citizens are left with a dilemma of how to best help people in need

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