Shopping
Local Artist Highlight: An Introduction to The August Connection at 325 Division Avenue South
by (Avenueforthearts)
Submitted 09-05-2023 under NONPROFITS
Shop owners of South Division are finding new purpose for those grand buildings of another era – too monumental to let go, too cool not to embrace with new (ad)venture. Gleaming and smooth, dark wood beams arc overhead. Substantial moldings...
Local Artist Highlight: An Introduction to Cocoon Art Space at 327 Division Avenue South
by (Avenueforthearts)
Submitted 08-11-2023 under NONPROFITS
In recent years, South Division has overseen the revival of one vintage Grand Rapids storefront after another, capitalizing on the inherent beauty of its historic buildings. Anchoring one end of this spectacular row, Cocoon Art Space makes...
New collaboration to showcase local artists in holiday market
by (Audrey Hutchinson)
Submitted 11-27-2018 under NEWS
Thirteen artists will be featured in a multi-use coworking space at 342 Market SW on Sunday, December 2, 2018. The space includes four artists who use it to make their own individual art. They have collectively decided to curate a group show to be...
Shop local Black Friday through Cyber Monday at Comprenew
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 11-20-2018 under NONPROFITS
Comprenew is excited to announce that they will have discounts throughout the weekend both in-stores and online! Shopping with us helps support our mission to keep retired electronic devices out of landfills, while also providing computer literacy...
Everything you need to know about buying a refurbished computer
by (Comprenew_GR)
Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
Why is purchasing a refurbished computer your best option? This is a very good question, and one that we at Comprenew answer every day. Some people are put off by the “refurbished” tag, but it’s important to know what that actually...
Ride The Rapid for access to spring break fun, coffee, art, shopping in April
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 03-30-2017 under NONPROFITS
The arrival of April means spring has officially sprung. With more hours of daylight and warmer weather making an appearance on the weekly forecasts, this is the perfect time to get out and enjoy all that Greater Grand Rapids has to offer. ...
Shop local this holiday season
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s time to think small this holiday season. While Small Business Saturday may be behind us, you can still make an impact in your community by shopping at small businesses this holiday season. If you have holiday shopping to tackle, we...
How to triumph over the Wolverine Worldwide Super Mega Shoe Sale: Tips from a bargain hunter
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 07-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
With over 10,000 pairs of shoes and savings of up to 80 percent off, the annual Wolverine Worldwide Super Mega Shoe Sale is a bargain hunter’s dream. I would know. Sales are my weakness. At Christmas, my family and I wrap the receipts with our...
Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace expands outdoor market to provide platform for artists, entrepreneurs
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 05-17-2016 under NEWS
Beginning this weekend and continuing through the summer, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market launches an all-new Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace for entrepreneurs, artisans and artists. The Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace will focus solely on Michigan-...
Uptown: Eat Shop Rock continues the fun every Thursday in June
by (Neighborhood Ve...)
Submitted 06-17-2015 under NONPROFITS
We’re now in the third week of this summer’s Eat Shop Rock event; have you been out to see what’s UP in Uptown? If you missed the last two Thursdays, this week it’s time to get into the summer festival celebration mood, for a...