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ArtPrize offers options for their biggest fans

Submitted 09-18-2014 under NEWS

ArtPrize wants you to have the best possible experience at this year’s event. Offering ArtClub and ArtFan, membership programs that celebrate and reward supporters of the largest prize to artists and one of the most unique art events in the...

GRAM unveils ArtPrize exhibit "[DIS]Comfort Zones"

Submitted 09-18-2014 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)'s Artprize exhibition "[DIS]Comfort Zones" displays tension themed pieces for the viewer to reflect upon. Covering topics such as war, religion, bodies and food, the GRAM seeks to bring a "...

What's on Tap: September 18-24

Submitted 09-18-2014 under NEWS

B.O.B.’s Brewery Hopsun, Belgian summer whit AHA Bread Beer, Belgian saison Full On IPA, India pale ale Spaceboy Stout, English oatmeal stout Crimson King, amber ale Blondie, golden ale Spooky Action, way beyond IPA Robert the Barrel, bourbon...

Michigan themed t-shirt company to open retail shop in Eastown

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

The Mitten State, a Grand Rapids based t-shirt design company, will be expanding its operation to include its first retail outlet in Eastown. Located in the LEED certified Phoenix building at 1502 Wealthy Street, the 1,600 square foot space...

Brewery Vivant to take over Cherry Street at 4th annual beer fest

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

Brewery Vivant is gearing up to welcome an estimated 2,500 attendees to this year’s Wood-Age Beer Fest. In order to accommodate the excited fan base, the brewpub has expanded the event and spilled out onto Cherry Street, thanks in part to...

ArtPrize continues "Entry for Sale" feature to help move visitors from enjoying to collecting

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

ArtPrize, for all its success, has seen some critique in the past over whether it was actually helping the showcased artists sell their artwork. Last year, a new feature was added to their website and signage to help people easily move from just...

The Rapidian to celebrate five years at historic downtown hotel

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, September 23 from 6-11 p.m., SiTE:LAB will hold their yearly "ArtPrize Eve" preview of their 2014 ArtPrize artists and their pieces, this year taking over the historic Morton Hotel, some of which has not seen the light of day...

Local zinesters organize first feminist film fest at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

On Sunday, September 21 from 4-10 p.m. Wealthy Theatre will host Grand Rapids' first ever feminist film festival, organized by The Bandit Zine. A reception will take place from 4-6 p.m. in the Wealthy Theatre lobby. Live music perfermed by Jes...

German club invites community to celebrate Oktoberfest

Submitted 09-15-2014 under NEWS

The Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids is hosting its 34th annual Oktoberfest on September 26 and 27 from noon-11 p.m. in John Ball Park. The whole weekend is free to attend. Now recognized as Beer City USA, Grand Rapids will pay homage to some of...

Volunteers needed for annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup

Submitted 09-09-2014 under NEWS

Registration is now open for volunteers for the 11th annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup presented by West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) on Saturday, September 20. Staging will take place at Sixth Street Park promptly at 9 a...

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