Grand Rapids
We are the People, and this is our funeral: Death of the Middle Class March
by (scott warren)
Submitted 11-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
We are the People (Grand Rapids) is hosting the Death of the Middle Class March on Saturday Nov 5th 2011. Starting at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Ottawa Street and Pearl Street in downtown Grand Rapids, the march will emulate a New Orleans-style...
Taming the "Green Booger"
by (tylerwnickerson)
Submitted 11-02-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
The story of a problem property on an otherwise peaceful block has been told time and time again. The house that has loud parties, drug activities, and “riff-raff” as my dad used to say, plague the rest of neighbors. One strategy that...
Cultivation through the arts
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Dominican Center at Marywood is pleased to show the work of two Michigan artists from November 1to December 29, 2011. The Marywood Gallery is a space reserved by Dominican Center for the purpose of exhibiting art created by West...
Glance at the Past - Fire Bell
by (WYCE)
Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
This bell still stands at the entrance of Grand Rapids Public Museum. Learn about its rich history with Grand Rapids Fire Department on this episode of Glance at the Past!
Grand Rapidians celebrate Day of the Dead
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 10-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Day of the Dead, despite its somber name, is a big, colorful and fun celebration of life. Each year on November 1 to 2, Mexicans, Mexican Americans and an increasing number of everyone else enjoy remembering loved ones who have died. Eva...
MyGR6 winners presented
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 10-19-2011 under NEWS
The weather outside may have been rainy and gloomy, but inside the museum the mood was festive. At a lively breakfast event at the Grand Rapids Public Museum Wednesday morning, the six winners of the MyGR6 were introduced to a welcoming audience of...
3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner brings exciting keynote speaker Bill Barkeley
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Our children are the foundation upon which the legacy of Grand Rapids is to be built on,” said this year’s 3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner keynote speaker, Bill Barkeley. “They will take us on journey we cannot possibly...
Grand Rapids native teaches West African dance
by (AMENA)
Submitted 10-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids native Jewellynne Richardson, 43, spent eight years in Atlanta learning West African dances such as Kakilambe, a traditional dance that calls on the healing spirit of the Kakilambe during harvest time. Now she wants the West Michigan...
Occupy Grand Rapids General Assembly reads the NYC statement (video)
by (scott warren)
Submitted 10-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Video of 10-08-2011 Occupy Grand Rapids general assembly reading of the NYC statement. According to reports on MLive.com there were about 350 attendees present during the early stages of the event.
Artprize 2011: Erkfitz's part of Schematic in Two Parts
by (kristincomstock)
Submitted 10-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
It would be hard to miss the brightly colored mural "Schematic in Two Parts" on the corner of Commerce and Oakes street, located alongside The Pyramid Scheme and created by Grand Rapid's own Erwin Erkfitz. Collaborating with...