[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bistro Bella Vita
Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
There are so many things about Bistro Bella Vita to love, it's hard to know where to begin. Delicious food made from scratch daily--as much as possible with fresh, local ingredients. A warm and welcoming space where you can cozy up to the bar, find...
[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Riverfront Cafe
Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Riverfront Café manager Emily Myers states the cafe philosophy matter of factly : “We like to offer our customers good, fresh food at a great price.” Which they do, and it works – Riverfront Cafe is home away from home for many of their...
A quick glimpse at the 37th Eastown Street Fair
Submitted 09-19-2010 under OPINION
The 37th Annual Eastown Street Fair took place this Saturday, helping local residents say good bye to another summer of art, music and food in one of Grand Rapids most popular neighborhoods. Featuring 16 bands, as well as nearly 90 arts and...
2010 Emerging Leaders Series: Successful CCL Program for Young Professionals
Submitted 09-17-2010 under NONPROFITS
This summer, the Center for Community Leadership launched its first ever Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) program for young professionals. ELS took the place of "Download GR," which was a one-day community orientation program intended for young...Local Music Review - Jay Wesley
Submitted 08-28-2010 under OPINION
Recorded in 2010 in “mobile studio locations” near Tuscon, AZ, and in Grand Rapids, "Spoke on a Wheel," with vocals and most instruments played by Jay Wesley, is an interesting listening experience. Recorded with an almost “lo-fi”...
Local Music Review - Gabrial James
Submitted 08-25-2010 under OPINION
Who: Gabrial James What: pre-release studio CD-R, "Around the Block," 12 tracks of West Michigan flavored, guitar-centric, acoustic tunes by well known Grand Rapids musician Gabrial James. Clean recordings of strongly written songs...
[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bar Divani
Submitted 08-23-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Draped windows, brocaded seats and barricades of wine. At first glance, the cool and moodily lit Bar Divani seems like the type of place to be seen, a spot for haute cuisine and hauter cocktails. Come at the right hour and you can enjoy it all...
The Golfer's Prayer Book
Submitted 07-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
by: Rosemary Steers, Communications Specialist Sister Dorothy Ederer has been a member of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids since 1965. She taught junior high school for 14 years, receiving several awards for teaching excellence. She spent...
The Children's Assessment Center needs area support to win $250,000 from Chase Community Giving
Submitted 07-07-2010 under NONPROFITS
Want to donate $250,000 without spending a penny? Through Chase Community Giving, you could help the Children's Assessment Center earn $20,000; $100,000; or even $250,000--all by simply voting online. Log in to your Facebook account, "Like"...
[REVIEW] Charles the Osprey LP release at Founders this Saturday
Submitted 06-25-2010 under OPINION
Charles the Osprey is having a release party Saturday night at Founders to celeberate its first LP. I got hold of the album for review. Listen to Lovecraft! Smile! in the audio player up top. Listening to Charles the Osprey’s...