Ethics and Religion Talk: How do politics in other countries affect your faith?
Submitted 04-22-2024 under OPINION
Some faiths tend to maintain ties to countries outside the U.S. Even some Christian communities have a majority of first-generation immigrants. I'm curious if the clergy on the panel ever have to navigate the waters of political division in other countries.
'The current leaders, not just leaders of the future': Grand Rapids students address policymakers on issues impacting youth
Submitted 04-19-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapids youth address city leaders on pressing issues, advocating for change and youth empowerment in civic engagement.
Filmmaker Spotlight: Dante James (Open Projector Night Audience Vote Winner)
Submitted 04-18-2024 under NONPROFITS
Dante James talks about process and inspiration behind his film that won the audience vote at Open Projector Night.
St. Cecilia Music Center Honors Ellen Arlinsky, Mary Bloom and Kate McGarry as 2024 Recipients of the distinguished Helen DeVos Legacy Award for outstanding women who have helped expand and enrich the cultural life within Greater Grand Rapids
Submitted 04-17-2024 under NONPROFITS
St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) announces Ellen Arlinsky, Mary Bloom and Kate McGarry as the 2024 honorees of the esteemed Helen DeVos Legacy Award. Now in its fifth year, past Legacy Award recipients have included Helen DeVos, Stella Royce, Karen Henry Stokes, and Mary Goodwillie Nelson.
St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Artists in a final performance of the 2023-34 season on April 18, 2024
Submitted 04-17-2024 under NONPROFITS
St. Cecilia Music Center will feature five world-renowned Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center artists on violin, viola, and cello performing works by Beethoven, Françaix, Bridge, & Mendelssohn who created many of the great string masterpieces.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Should I be proselyzed at a funeral?
Submitted 04-15-2024 under OPINION
I have attended many funerals in my time. One thing that I'm frustrated about is the fact that so often, the officiant takes the opportunity to convince the friends and family of the deceased who might not be members of the same religion of the veracity of this particular faith.
Local Artist Highlight: Annamarie Buller
Submitted 04-14-2024 under NONPROFITS
Avenue for the Arts talks with Annamarie Buller about her change-generating event series, "Centering Liberation." Interview by Pamela MacDougal
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park releases 2024 summer concert series lineup
Submitted 04-11-2024 under NEWS
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park release the lineup for the 2024 summer concerts, featuring 33 internationally renowned artists.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Help! My spouse has dementia and I'm lonely!, part 2
Submitted 04-08-2024 under OPINION
My wife has been diagnosed with some type of non-Alzheimer's dementia. Would having a serious relationship with a woman under my circumstances without my wife's knowledge be breaking my wedding vows?