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LUNAFEST brings films by, for, about women to Grand Rapids
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 04-17-2015 under OPINION
As the fundraising film festival LUNAFEST celebrates its 14th year, it will be making its debut in Grand Rapids for the first time next week. Dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and...
DisArt Festival @The Fed
by (Fed Galleries @KCAD)
Submitted 04-08-2015 under NONPROFITS
Here at the Fed Galleries we are excited about all the events and activities scheduled over the next two weeks for DisArt Festival 2015. As an educational institution we strive to support artists and artwork that create new experiences that...
Art of the Lived Experiment exhibition opens April 10
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 04-07-2015 under NEWS
As a part of DisArt, the Urban Institue of Contemporary Arts (UICA) is organizing an exhibit called "Art of the Lived Experiment." Originally a part of DadaFest in Liverpool, England and curated by ...
GoSite reveals ribbon cutting, grand opening dates
by (GoSite)
Submitted 03-17-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The GoSite, a 21st century welcome center for locals and visitors alike, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, April 4 with a full day of activities, prizes, samples and giveaways. More information about the GoSite and the celebration day...
Story Matters: LaughFest volunteer Sarah Veselenak encourages us all to "find our funny"
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-16-2015 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. This story was...
Public vote to determine winner of downtown ice sculptures
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 01-27-2015 under NEWS
On Valentine’s Day weekend, the public is encouraged to view dozens of spectacular works of ice art in Downtown Grand Rapids. Entering its second year, the Valent-ICE winter festival encourages the four-season enjoyment of Downtown. Downtown...
What's next for ArtPrize 2014 double winner Anila Quayyum Agha
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 01-26-2015 under NEWS
"This city has done me the biggest service by embracing the work. It was a controversial work, talking about the divisions between us and what separates us. To be open-minded and to embrace that shows deep compassion and understanding,"...
Connecting downtown GoSite with Grand Rapids' great neighborhoods
by (GoSite)
Submitted 12-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
As the new GoSite space in downtown Grand Rapids undergoes preparation for a spring grand opening, content building continues. Collaboration is key to broad inclusion of the many things this region has to offer. Connecting with the interesting and...
Catalyst Radio: Paschka's audio and community interests lead him to WYCE
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-19-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW For this last episode of Catalyst Radio for 2014, we sit down with WYCE’s new station manager, AJ Paschka. Joining WYCE after work in the...
Community input shapes direction of GoSite implementation plan
by (GoSite)
Submitted 11-04-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
The GoSite, a collaborative project brought together by the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) to create a fun, innovative and welcoming place for visitors and locals alike to find and share information about Grand Rapids, opened Phase I this past...