West Michigan
West Michigan Intern Connect Outdoor Movie Night
by (Hello West Michigan)
Submitted 05-27-2015 under
Interning in West Michigan this summer? Learn about the region, meet area employers, and watch the 2013 movie The Internship on the jumbotron with 500 new friends at West Michigan Intern Connect. Registration includes dinner, popcorn, giveaways, and...
West Michigan Design Week
by (aigawestmi)
Submitted 04-06-2015 under
West Michigan has a long history of design, and it’s becoming a stronger and more vital part of our community. West Michigan Design Week celebrates the world-class work happening here and hopes to demonstrate the strategic and economic...
LaughFest event aims to inject humor into poetry reading
by (becky.spldng)
Submitted 03-11-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
LaughFest, Grand Rapids’ community-wide comedy festival, which touts its “seriously funny” line-up, will get a little more literary this year. At 6:30 p.m. March 13, a poetry reading event will take place at the Great Lakes...
The Right Place's economic outlook for West Michigan
by (sassaria)
Submitted 02-12-2015 under OPINION
On December 16, The Right Place held its Economic Outlook for West Michigan conference at the JW Marriott downtown. The first one was held 18 years ago, and had an attendance of 25. This year, there were 450 people in attendance, from all over the...
Tips for staying warm this winter
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 01-05-2015 under NONPROFITS
As the temperature becomes lower and utility bills become higher, use these tips for keeping your family safe and warm this winter or call 2-1-1 for more support. 1. Check your home for places you may be leaking heat to the outdoors. A great deal of...
Problem by any other name:"Growth," racism in Grand Rapids
by (Briana)
Submitted 09-08-2014 under OPINION
Grand Rapids, we gotta talk. As a local activist and organizer, in the past year and a half alone I have organized or helped organize three demonstrations to show solidarity against and bring visibility to racialized police brutality and violence...
Catalyst Radio: Land stewardship network offering educational opportunities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-01-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW The West MI Cluster of the Stewardship Network is a group of more than two dozen organizations taking a regional approach to protecting the area’s...Put UP or SHUT UP -Kalamazoo's premier Open Mic!!!
by (FableTellsTruth)
Submitted 05-18-2014 under
2804 W. Michigan! "The Mix" Every Tuesday! 21+ FREE 18+ 3$ with a FREE Redbull, or Soda with unlimited refills. The best, and most unique open mic you will find in Kalamazoo, Mi! We do this every week, and it is 100% about comminity! So, if you know...
NPO Showcase: West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-13-2014 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW The latest segment of NPO Showcase features the West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus, a nonprofit chorus organization composed of both gay and straight men and women that perform throughout West Michigan. The West Michigan Gay Men's...
Curating vacancy
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
The vacant space at 8 Jefferson Ave SE will be brought to life the night of April 11 with a variety of artworks for the exhibition, Rooted. This space joins many others in celebrating the fifth year of Art.Downtown. The walls of the space will be...