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Classical Revolution GR hosts Chamber Music party

Submitted 09-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Preview of the Classical Revolution Grand Rapids event at the SpeakEZ

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An Evening of Sufi Music in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Celebrating the Beloved: An evening of Sufi Music

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Grand Rapids, it's time to send the circus packing

Submitted 09-20-2013 under OPINION

Elephants, lions and tigers are calling the Van Andel Arena parking lot home this week. But circuses are wrong, and it's time for the City of Grand Rapids and its leaders to look at model ordinances, and enact a ban on this horrific practice.

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The Humane Society of West Michigan's 1st priority: Keep pets with their families

Submitted 09-19-2013 under OPINION

The Humane Society offers help to families with pets in need.

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Million Meal March draws community support to fight hunger

Submitted 09-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

The food bank expects 500 people to take part in the 10K hike on Sept. 28.

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Thomas MacEntee, Genealogy Ninja featured at West Michigan Genealogy Seminar

Submitted 09-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Each year the Western Michigan Genealogical Society sponsors a seminar in the fall. On October 11 and 12, we welcome from Chicago, Thomas MacEntee, the Genealogy Ninja to the Prince Conference Center.

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Tell your story in the story fort

Submitted 09-17-2013 under NONPROFITS

You'll find The Rapidian setting up a story fort to collect your story during ArtPrize at a variety of times and places for their Story Matters project.

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ArtPrize speaker series to engage questions of urbanism

Submitted 09-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The ArtPrize Speaker Series this year includes old favorites like Critical Discourse and Shortlist, as well as events highlighting how artists interact with and affect their surroundings, from architecture to artist-run collectives.

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Story Matters: Paul DeBartolo remembers Herpolsheimers, wants to live downtown

Submitted 09-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Paul DeBartolo has seen downtown Grand Rapids have rough days since his memories of riding the train at Herpolsheimers, and wants to say thanks to those who have worked to revive it.

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Grand Rapids leaders launch Yes! GR Parks campaign

Submitted 09-16-2013 under NEWS

Community leaders have introduced a proposal of a new property tax to increase funds for city parks that will appear on the ballot November 5.

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