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"TRIP THE LIGHT: MYTHICAL" at Wealthy Theatre, May 11
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
Presale tickets are on sale now for TRIP THE LIGHT: MYTHICAL which takes place at Wealthy Theatre on May 11, 2013 at 8 p.m. Grand Rapids dance collective Dance in the Annex (DITA) performs two annual, collaborative dance/music concerts at Wealthy...
Local artist empowers women to find freedom
by (Vossj)
Submitted 04-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
"I want to show women how much they can do with their lives, no matter what their struggle or story is,” says Garcia, “That's why I paint about cancer survivors, self esteem and finding freedom.” Garcia began her painting...
Catalyst Radio: John Sinclair helping to raise funds for indigenous voices at A Pig Thing this weekend
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-05-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW We highlight in this episode of Catalyst Radio an event featuring author, poet, musician and activist John Sinclair. “A Pig Thing benefit for the...
WMCAT teen headed to Carnegie Hall to receive award
by (wmcat)
Submitted 03-29-2013 under NONPROFITS
WMCAT Teen Artist Jason Bursley won a national Silver Key from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for photography. Bursley, his mom Erin Bursley and WMCAT staff are traveling to New York City in May so Jason Bursley can receive his award in...
Large body of work by two artists charts visual journey
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 03-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery is displaying the works of Sister Paula Mierle, SJ, and Sister Francetta McCann, OP, from March 1 - April 29, 2013.They have a grand total of about 50 works of art on exhibit; most are...
Heartside Gallery and Studio on Etsy
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 03-07-2013 under NONPROFITS
Purchasing unique and intuitive art, from Heartside’s self-taught artists, is now available on Etsy! Heartside Gallery and Studio, located on the edge of downtown Grand Rapids, has been around for 20 years. It offers the Heartside...
Ready. Set. Art.Downtown.
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
The breadth and depth of Art.Downtown. makes it the most exciting time of year to become involved with the Avenue for the Arts. The largest annual event organized by the Avenue for the Arts, it will feature the work of over 300 local artists....
Live concert, documentary of experience in West Bank to visit Wealthy Theatre Saturday
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 02-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday night at Wealthy Theatre, WYCE artists "The Joshua Davis Band" will debut Davis' new CD based largely on Davis' experience in the Palestinian West Bank. The live concert will be preceded by a screening of the...
Dystopia prevails in UICA exhibition
by (DWalsh)
Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION
Utopia is defined by Merriam-Webster as "an imaginary and indefinitely remote place," as well as "a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions." Dystopia is defined as "an imaginary place...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio--Crystal McGinn
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 01-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for January is Crystal McGinn. Here is a little about the artist, in her own words: My name is Crystal McGinn. I’ve loved to draw pretty much my whole life, and I’ve been coming to Heartside Studio since late...