summer
Don't miss GRAM's "Michigan Modern" exhibition
by (Lindsay Fischer)
Submitted 07-31-2014 under OPINION
Growing up in Michigan I took for granted our state's rich design history, which owes much to forces like the automobile and furniture industries. The influences of companies like Herman Miller and General Motors have echoed across the decades,...
Local, national brewers to pour side by side at Summer Craft Beer Festival
by (andreemi)
Submitted 07-16-2014 under NEWS
For the fourth year, WGRD and the West Grand Neighborhood Organization came together to organize the Summer Craft Beer Festival, an outdoor festival featuring live music, food, games and craft beer from brewers around the country. The festival is...
Serenity Boutique showcases distinctive summer trends
by (Scott Trumbo)
Submitted 07-14-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Operating from the MoDiv in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Serenity Boutique has been providing a variety of women’s accessories. Eboné Farley and her family own Serenity Boutique, and they carefully select each item to be displayed in...
Fulton Street Farmers Market to host summer solstice party
by (Sara Ransom)
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS
To celebrate the market’s new facilities and the recent growing season, the Fulton Street Farmers Market is hosting a summer solstice party on June 21 from 5-8 p.m. at the market. For a $25 minimum donation, attendees can enjoy appetizers...
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...
Two Summer Retreats for Praying through Art
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 06-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
SUMMER RETREAT FOR WOMEN: WRITING AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 086-051 Welcome all women who love to write! This is the third year for this very popular retreat. Ideal for newcomers and veterans alike, our theme in 2014 is "The Heart's Longing....
Dueling pianos perform at Concerts in the Park
by (magical)
Submitted 07-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
It was a nice summer evening with a cool breeze for a Concerts in the Park event held at Lamar Park in Wyoming, Michigan. The July 16 concert was perfromed by The Yellow Brick Road Dueling Pianos. The concert was from 7 to 9 p.m. "We've...
Cabin-Time heads west
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-08-2013 under NEWS
Cabin-Time is an opportunity to leave the world behind and discover another one. Twice a year since January 2012, Cabin-Time has brought artists, photographers, writers, designers, chefs and every other kind of creative from all around the country...
CYC to celebrate young writers, new center
by (Waltonm)
Submitted 06-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
On Saturday, Jun. 15, the Creative Youth Center (CYC) is having a party to celebrate the grand opening of their new location. This gives neighbors and citizens a chance to have fun, check out their facilities and meet the people in the organization...
Picturesque: And the winner is...
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 08-12-2012 under OPINION
Earlier this summer, The Rapidian teamed up with The Grand Rapids Press and MLive to create a multi-platform, interactive summer contest. The people of Grand Rapids were asked to submit photos to The Rapidian site of any and all things relating to...