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Free Radical showcases local art and Heartside venues
by (MattP)
Submitted 10-29-2012 under OPINION
Free Radical is an art show which not only showcases some of the diverse Grand Rapids art community, but is also a way to explore some incredible spaces and businesses in the Heartside district. The first showing was Friday, October 26, but there is...
San Chez Bistro unveils new mural by local artist
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
As part of an Artprize entry, Grand Rapids based artist Phanie Mills- Behning has been working day and night to complete an outdoor mural. The mural was commissioned by San Chez Bistro and is located on the wall of the restaurant’s patio at 38...
Atomic Hoop Troupe to perform in "A Lot of Art"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
In the words of Doris Humphrey, “There are times when the simple dignity of movement can fulfill the function of a volume of words.” Local entrepreneur Audria Larsen would tell you there’s no better way to explore movement than...
Healthy cook-off proves tight budget doesn't mean poor diet
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-29-2012 under NONPROFITS
Eat fresh, eat local, eat healthy. Most Americans know what they should eat, but for low-income families, the question is how. On day two of Hunger Action Week 2012, the Healthy Food Cook-Off at United Church Outreach Ministry will provide some...
Veggie Van brings fresh local produce to the NE side of town
by (jtstoner)
Submitted 08-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The YMCA Veggie Van, touted as “West Michigan's first and only mobile farmers market,” is out visiting between 15 to 18 sites in Grand Rapids every week. In May they branched out beyond the SE neighborhoods. They added their first...
In the midst of Restaurant Week, Wealthy Street eatery gives back
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Right now in Grand Rapids, 60-some local restaurants are wooing customers with jazzed-up menus and ostentatious specials. This week, Brick Road Pizza Co. in the Wealthy Street Business District, is going another route. Co-owner Cindy Talbert decided...
Catalyst Radio: Barnstormer! music event Aug. 24-25 to raise funds for Thrive
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-10-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Grand Rapids refugee support program Thrive is the beneficiary of an upcoming weekend-long musical event. Called Barnstormer!, the Aug. 24-25...
Burritotown wants healthy, ethical, local food for Grand Rapids
by (nancyfinney)
Submitted 06-20-2012 under NEWS
Last Saturday, Grand Rapids had new food options available for the late-night crowd. Several entrepreneurs, Dallas McCulloch, Brandon Hill, Lindsay Sanderson and Ryan Cappalletti set out to transform Bartertown Diner into Burritotown Diner. ...
Dinderbeck to print onsite at Market
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dinderbeck is a word gaining more and more recognition and momentum in our city. What started as a small printmaking collective continues to grow. The Dinderbeck artist collective consists of nine Grand Rapids based artists that share a studio space...
Karisa Wilson to kick off Market at noon sharp
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
Karisa Wilson (pronounced Ka-REE-sa) has been gracious enough to squeeze a performance in at this year’s Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts on June 9. This busy artist will begin promptly at noon before heading off to a wedding later...