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Made in Michigan Pop-Up Marketplace returns to Downtown Market for 2018 season
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 05-23-2018 under NONPROFITS
This Saturday, the Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace returns to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, with more than 50 entrepreneurs, artisans and artists in the Outdoor Market Shed. The Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace features Michigan-made goods for sale,...
Three highlights for Small Business Saturday
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-14-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
As we enter another holiday season and our media is completely overtaken by corporations pushing the next big sale, it can be easy to overlook an easily accessible shopping option. However, visiting Grand Rapids businesses during the holidays is an...
Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace returns, providing platform for artists, artisans, entrepreneurs
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 05-16-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Beginning next weekend and continuing through the summer, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market welcomes back their second year of the Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace for entrepreneurs, artisans and artists. The Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace focuses solely...
Local artist feature from UICA: Ashley Trieu
by (KCAD)
Submitted 05-16-2017 under NONPROFITS
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts invites you to learn more about West Michigan's creative workforce, neighboring cultural organizations, and about ways to engage with Grand Rapids' art-scene with interviews and guest features...
Sign up now to showcase at Maker Faire Grand Rapids
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 07-05-2016 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Maker Faire is back for a third year! The 3rd annual Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire will be held August 20 and 21, at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Valley State University’s John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering. Maker...
Giving great: Take gifts beyond average by supporting local, handmade this year
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 12-08-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Want to feel extra good about your holiday shopping this year? What if a perfect, one-of-a-kind gift was easy to find, would support the local community, and created a charitable ripple effect that will reach throughout the year? Here are a few...
Cautionary signs foster well-being, unique identity of East Hills
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 07-28-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Finally fed up with inconsiderate motorists, East Hills resident Eric Tank began assembling “Drive Slow” signs for his community. He wanted to send a message for reckless drivers, but also sees the sign as a placemaking effort: a way to...
EatGR Meetup at Tacos El Cunado
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-03-2014 under
Good food is better when you eat it together. It’s even better when you can eat it for a good cause. Join FoodCircles, EatGR, and Feeding America West Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Tacos El Cunado in Grand Rapids’ Downtown Market....
October's First Friday event to feature ArtPrize venues
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
On the first Friday of every month, Grand Rapids residents and visitors are invited to the galleries, shops and eateries of the South Division corridor to check out new events and features. The month of October brings an electrifying feel to the...
ArtPrize continues "Entry for Sale" feature to help move visitors from enjoying to collecting
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
ArtPrize, for all its success, has seen some critique in the past over whether it was actually helping the showcased artists sell their artwork. Last year, a new feature was added to their website and signage to help people easily move from just...