Grand Rapids
Building city vibrancy
by (krislarson)
Submitted 04-22-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Kristopher Larson, AICP Great cities can be experienced in many different ways. Upon approach, we can be visually awed at the sheer stature and silence of a skyline. Buildings stand proudly, lights twinkling, their silhouettes combining...
Catalyst Radio: Wege Speaker Series bringing to town wind energy expert Tom Kiernan
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-18-2014 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 have the opportunity to talk to the featured guest at this year’s upcoming Wege Speaker Series on...
NPO Showcase: Well House and the 19:1 campaign
by (GRTV)
Submitted 04-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW This new segment of NPO Showcase features Well House, an organization that provides affordable and safe permanent housing located in the Southeast neighborhood of Grand Rapids (SECA). A 2010 census report noted that there are approximately...
Access Hunger Walk to Raise $120,000
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 04-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
With just over 2 weeks left to go until the 37th Annual 5k Hunger Walk, agencies across West Michigan are making a push to raise $120,000 and have 1,000 people in attendance. Participating in the Hunger Walk means that you will be joining agencies,...
Multimedia, modern dance concert to be held at Wealthy Theatre
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 04-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
Presale tickets go on sale today for the original Dance in the Annex production of "TRIP THE LIGHT: KISS THE SKY." The event will take place May 10 at Wealthy Theatre. Presented by Founders Brewing Co., "TRIP THE LIGHT" is Grand...
Orientation available for families interested in foster care, adoption
by (jeneanz)
Submitted 04-09-2014 under NEWS
D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s, an organization devoted to providing refuge and support for children and families, will be having their monthly Foster Care and Special Needs Adoption Program Orientation on April 14 for people interested in...
Grand Rapids Film Festival Partners with the Special Olympics
by (Meg Jewell)
Submitted 04-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Film Festival (GRFF) is excited and honored to be partnering with the Special Olympics this year, to create a dinner/ movie screening event that will bring awareness to such important...
Hall Street Bakery restores tasty options with gluten free kitchen
by (jeneanz)
Submitted 04-07-2014 under OPINION
About a year and a half a year ago I was forced to officially rid gluten from my diet for health reasons. This created bitter feelings toward eating out at restaurants. I couldn’t bear the thought of not eating those rolls they bring out...
Catalyst Radio: SouthSide Theater Company puts on "Angels In America"
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-04-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Tonight, April 4, it the opening of the play “Angels In America,” by Southside Theater Company at Dog Story Theater – a play rarely...
West Michigan Cooperative sees growth, opportunities in new space on Michigan Avenue
by (keri.amlotte)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS
Since their founding in 2006, West Michigan Co-op, a Grand Rapids based online farmers market, had been sharing space with other businesses during their monthly pick-up nights. But after years of growth, West Michigan Co-op had outgrown the shared...