Local First
Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares importance of creativity, fun
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-12-2014 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. The Rapidian's...
The Bandit Queen to provide taste of ramen at 11th annual Local First Street Party
by (lisadebone)
Submitted 06-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The 11th annual Local First Street Party, presented by Founders Brewing Company, will be kicking off summer this Saturday. The festival of local food, drink, entertainment and music will begin at 3 p.m. outside of Bistro Bella Vita. Small business...
The Band of Heathens - "Miss My Life"
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
The Band of Heathens performing in the WYCE library on 88.1fm.
Founders Brewing Co. to kick off summer with 11th annual Local First Street Party
by (lisadebone)
Submitted 05-27-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, June 7, Local First is "calling all party animals" to celebrate local beer, food and music at the 11th Annual Local First Street Party. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. and will last until midnight in front of Bistro Bella...
"Marilyn's Kennedy" play set for world premier in May, auditions this weekend
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
The story shows audiences some of our nation's most iconic figures in some of their darkest moments. Love, lust, power, and beauty collide in this intense account of the secrets in our American Camelot. Performances for this production will be...
Terra GR donates 488 meals through Cool Brews, Hot Eats
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
This afternoon, Terra GR announced that it would be donating the equivalent of 488 meals to the hungry through Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. The fundraiser, which ended on Sunday, coincided with Experience Grand Rapids’ two-week-...
Terra GR encourages patrons to eat, drink, aid hungry families
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
Terra GR is obsessed with local: local produce, local meat, local cheese, local beer — the list is long. During Cool Brews. Hot Eats., Experience Grand Rapids’ two week showcase of Michigan food and drink, the restaurant is adding one...
Local First awards leaders in community involvement
by (HGrzych)
Submitted 01-29-2014 under NEWS
Local First celebrated their fourth annual LocalMotion awards Tuesday, January 28 at the Goei Center. The event celebrated local entrepreneurship and awarded 616 Development, TerraTrike, CityFlats, Spoonlickers, Jamiel Robinson and Laurie Beard for...
Local First to celebrate fourth year of local pride
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 01-27-2014 under NEWS
Local First will host its fourth annual LocalMotion Awards on Tuesday, January 28. The event is designed to celebrate the creative geniuses behind the scenes of the Grand Rapids local food and drink industry and come together in name of local pride...
Brewery Vivant, Twisted Rooster fundraiser pulls thousands of meals for West Michigan's hungry
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 11-25-2013 under NONPROFITS
Last Thursday, Grand Rapids beer lovers packed Twisted Rooster to sample the latest concoctions from a local brewery and raise money for hunger relief. The event raised a total of $1,473.60 for Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. The Brewery...