The Rapidian Home

Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Public Museum prepares to inspire with "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On March 1, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will premiere their "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit that features the architectural creations of LEGO Certified Professional, Adam Reed Tucker.

view

WMEAC to screen "Chasing Ice" at Loosemore Auditorium

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

The WMEAC Film Series presents a photojournalist's journey to catalog climate change in the Arctic.

view

UICA to offer opportunity to watch as artists create

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

UICA's Live Coverage invites the audience to watch artists in the process of creation and to purchase the resulting artwork.

view

What's On Tap February 20-26

Submitted 02-19-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids celebrates Cool Brews, Hot Eats until March 1. Be sure to hit your favorite pub to celebrate!

view

Vault of Midnight unlocks comics for everyone

Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A profile of the new comic book store, Vault of Midnight, its owners and their customers.

view

The Intersection to host 15th annual WYCE Jammies Awards

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

WYCE and Bell's Brewery presents the 15th Annual Jammies awards at The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids. The event is free and includes live performances from a long list of area musicians.

view

The People's Cider Company working to bring craft cider to Jefferson Avenue

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

The People's Cider Company will soon be opening a tasting room, open to the general public, at Jefferson Avenue between Bartertown and Black Eagle Trading Post.

view

UICA to host day-long seminar for artists, curators, documentors

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday, March 1, Avenue for the Arts is offering a full-day seminar facilitating community discussion about issues involving how to stage a successful art show, and a full range of best practices for artists, curators and documentors.

view

Fountain Street Church to celebrate Mardi Gras with benefit event

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

Fountain Street church will be having a Mardi Gras-themed benefit , with proceeds going to the church and The Red Project. The event features a silent auction and live musical entertainment.

view

Catalyst Radio: CASA advocates for children in child welfare system

Submitted 02-17-2014 under NEWS

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who act as the voice of the children in child abuse and neglect cases. Last year CASA of Kent County advocated for more than 300 children.

view

Browse