Downtown
GR Forward seeks public input about downtown, Grand River corridor
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-14-2014 under NEWS
On Friday, October 17, GR Forward will host its first open house event in the CWD building at 50 Louis Street downtown. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and go until 8 p.m. with activities designed to garner feedback about the future of the Grand...
Pushing Boundaries with Free Radical 2014
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 10-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
With ArtPrize wrapped up, there’s jovial wonderment for the arts lingering that filled the streets and a community brought together, but the excitement of ArtPrize will become merely a fleeting, ephemeral moment for most in little time....
37th Annual Hispanic Festival brings beats, eats, culture back to Calder Plaza
by (Hispanic-Center)
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is holding its 37th annual Hispanic Festival September 5th and 6th in Calder Plaza, Downtown Grand Rapids. The event will run from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm on both days, and is free and open to the public....
Vendor Spotlight: Eliza Fernand
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
Stumbling upon Eliza Fernand’s booth at The Market on First Fridays, I was instantly captivated by the unique forms and shapes that she creates with ceramics. From geometric vessels to casts of leaves, pinecones, jars, and honeybears, all of...
Art galleries say congratulations, farewell; contemplate "home"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, August 1, vendors, musicians, food trucks and entertainers will flock to South Division for a festive, spirited evening of music and handmade goods. Following a successful turnout in June, The Market on First Fridays returns with even...
Vendor Spotlight: George Wietor
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-23-2014 under NONPROFITS
At The Market on First Fridays in June, I could have stayed at the Issue Press booth for hours flipping through the multitude of handprinted artist books. The cover graphics were clean and minimalist and the collection of artists were carefully...
Story Matters: Eric Curry encourages positivity, community involvement
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-14-2014 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...
Serenity Boutique showcases distinctive summer trends
by (Scott Trumbo)
Submitted 07-14-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Operating from the MoDiv in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Serenity Boutique has been providing a variety of women’s accessories. Eboné Farley and her family own Serenity Boutique, and they carefully select each item to be displayed in...
Grandwich 2014 sampled: pretzel-bun-with-pork theme emerges in day four
by (wendypchef)
Submitted 07-13-2014 under OPINION
Wrapping up our assignment to try all of the Grandwiches, our team of four finishes with the offerings from the following establishments: Founders Brewing Company, Cottage Bar, J. Gardellas, HopCat, Buffalo Wild Wings, Taco Bar Company, SpeakEZ...
Grandwich 2014 sampled: First seven sandwiches swing strongly towards sweet or salty
by (Holly)
Submitted 07-09-2014 under OPINION
This week, four Rapidian reporters are trying every Grandwich they can in the first week of the competition. The Grandwich competition runs from Tuesday July 8 through July 27. Top 10 sandwiches are determined by public vote online, and on August 1...