creative
Make It Take It: A creative happy hour to be held on October 18
by (wmcat)
Submitted 09-26-2018 under NONPROFITS
Make It Take It is a different way to network, catch up with friends and see the new WMCAT space on the Westside - all while supporting a culture of opportunity at WMCAT. By attending Make It Take It, attendees will directly increase equitable...
Local artist feature from UICA: Lauren Witvoet
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts invites you to learn more about West Michigan's creative workforce, neighboring cultural organizations, and about ways to engage with Grand Rapids' art-scene with interviews and guest features...
Sign up now to showcase at Maker Faire Grand Rapids
by (Public Museum)
Submitted 08-02-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Maker Faire is back for a third year! The third annual Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire will be held August 20 and 21, at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Valley State University’s John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering. Maker...
Catalyst Radio: Creative Youth Center teaches writing, gives youth enthusiasm for learning
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-21-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about the Creative Youth Center, where kids become published authors. Through writing workshops and...
Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares importance of creativity, fun
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's...
Story Matters: Matthew Huizenga compares beer festivals, praises Grand Rapids' creative culture
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Matthew Huizenga...
Story Matters: Chicago couple shares why they love Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-26-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Lynne Hartzel and...
Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Tommy Allen has worked in Grand Rapids as a journalist in a variety media, largely focusing on art and creative efforts. Allen currently serves as...
Reboot the Economy? Reboot Education
by (markrumsey)
Submitted 11-14-2009 under OPINION
In a poorly performing national economy Michigan is currently one of its worst players. Our un-employment rate hovers around 15%, not to mention the unreported stats, under-employment and low wage jobs. We also have been seeing the effects of...
Shark!
by (vudu)
Submitted 09-29-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
SHARK!A shark moves more like an airplane than a fish. Its forward movement controls its vertical position and its back and forth tail motion forces it forward. Whether Dick Buist had shark physics in mind when he created his Le Grande Fisch trike...