heartside
Preventing displacement in Heartside
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 01-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
On December 29, an article entitled “Local urban sociology professor explains concerns about Heartside, gentrification” appeared in The Rapidian that requires a response. The article suggests that development in the Heartside...
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...
Co-op bookstore to join Avenue for the Arts this November
by (averym92)
Submitted 11-10-2015 under NEWS
November 11 is the grand opening of a new bookstore at 315 South Division Avenue called Bombadil Books, that will bring a variety of services to the downtown area. The co-op style bookstore is open to all shoppers, but also offers memberships...
Upscale taqueria expands love of local community in Heartside's newest addition
by (Marjorie Steele)
Submitted 11-03-2015 under NEWS
Setting up shop on Ionia’s bustling bar district downtown is all about community to Mario Cascante, owner of Tacos el Cuñado in Heartside’s Downtown Market and of Luna, the new upscale “taqueria y cocina” at 64 Ionia Avenue....
Avenue for the Arts to celebrate emerging local artists in First Friday event
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-03-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
For over a decade, The Avenue for the Arts has played a critical role in providing artists with various opportunities to showcase. Events tailored to provide artists with the opportunity to display their artwork include Art Downtown,...
Local musicians work to promote supplemental education programs
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-04-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
As Hugo Claudin, proprietor of multi-dimensional creative space Mexicains Sans Frontieres, painter, musician and veteran of Grand Rapids art scene puts it, “While we promote the arts and education, little effort is made to promote individual...
EatGR to host second food truck rally
by (amanda_a_sterling)
Submitted 07-20-2015 under NEWS
The May 30 food truck rally at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids was such a success, EatGR is rolling out an encore service. EatGR’s Truck Two: The Sequel will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Local favorites A Moveable...
Doughnut shop's new design creates gathering space for community
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS
What was once an espionage-themed doughnut shop has evolved into a modern pastry store and hangout. Located at 117 Division Ave S, Propaganda Doughnuts provides a more open environment for its consumers and community than its previous iteration....
Local First Street Party to celebrate local businesses for 12th year Saturday
by (PeopleFirstEconomy)
Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS
Local First will hold their 12th annual Street Party, presented by Founders Brewing Company, on Saturday, June 6 outside Bistro Bella Vita from 3 p.m. to midnight. In addition to a long and varied music set, there will also be Founders beer, local...
Outdoor Farmers Market works to increase neighborhood accessibility to fresh produce
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 05-19-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market opens the Outdoor Farmers Market for the third season this Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. when approximately 35 farmers and fresh food artisans will open their stands in the Outdoor Market Shed. The opening will be...