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CARE dancers bring Narnia to life
by (careballet)
Submitted 10-01-2018 under NONPROFITS
CARE Ballet presents "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" an original ballet based on the popular children's novel by C.S. Lewis. The magical tale takes four children through an old wardrobe and into a fantasy world where they meet a...
Baxter's Threads Sewing Class proudly presents fourth Biennial Quilt Show
by (Baxter Communit...)
Submitted 09-04-2018 under NONPROFITS
The Baxter Community Center’s Threads Sewing Class proudly presents the fourth Biennial Quilt Show. This exclusive Quilt Show Event features excellent historical and personal stories. This year’s quilt show’s theme is “A...
New Grand Rapids city manager discusses family, fitness, first 90 days
by (Lyonel LaGrone II)
Submitted 08-28-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Lyonel LaGrone reached out to Grand Rapids' new City Manager, Mark Washington, who currently works as the Assistant City Manager in Austin, Texas, for a personal interview. LaGrone watched the City Manager interviews at the end of July and was...
Father's Day Electronics Recycling Event at Comprenew
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 05-29-2018 under NONPROFITS
Are you looking for a fun way to give back to your community with dad? Do you have an interest in technology or protecting the environment? Comprenew is inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling and learn more about the hazards...
Meet scientists, learn about the marvels of the brain at Brain Awareness Week Neuroscience Fair
by (msumd)
Submitted 02-26-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum for Michigan State University’s Brain Awareness Week Neuroscience Fair. Meet scientists and learn about the marvels of the brain – from how it looks and feels and works – to how to keep it...
Grand Rapids welcomes the Lunar New Year with fun, festivities
by (Queenofgr)
Submitted 02-05-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
If you thought a glittery ball drop and a countdown to midnight complete with bubbly and kisses was an exciting way to ring in the New Year, prepare yourself for something even more exhilarating. Firecrackers, festive food, cultural performances,...
Water's Extreme Journey Exhibit opening, Ethnic Heritage Festival at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS
Each year, the Ethnic Heritage Festival gives visitors a taste of music, dance, crafts and food representing the various cultures and ethnic groups that call West Michigan home. Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas have a long standing...
CARE Ballet presents "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"
by (careballet)
Submitted 11-11-2017 under NONPROFITS
This original ballet, based on Clement C. Moore’s well-known poem and set to traditional holiday music, has become a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition in Grand Rapids. Mischievous mice, dancing stockings, magical toys and Santa with his prancing...
Movies in the Park celebrates its fifth season in Ah-Nab-Awen-Park
by (Megan Sarnacki)
Submitted 06-30-2017 under NEWS
DGRI is a community-powered organization in charge of city building and place-management in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Over the years, DGRI has made it their goal to continuously enhance the experience of these events. This season, DGRI has...
Father, son share a special bond
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 01-17-2017 under NONPROFITS
Most parents only dream about this gift of time. For years now, Mark Romanack and his 21-year-old son, Jake, have traveled the roads together in their Dodge Ram pickup. They talk. They laugh. They plan a future. And when they arrive at their...