Local Life

Is there local food in your smoothie?

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week on The Local Feed we are talking to SIP Organic Juice Bar owner Jennifer Polman. Learn more about the fresh, local ingredients in their healthy juices and smoothies by clicking on the audio link. It is an extended interview. Polman...

New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

"We're going to be the hub of creativity for the up and coming artists," asserts Miranda Krajniak, newly-appointed executive director of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA) at the corner of Fulton and Division. "There...

100% Homegrown program at Fulton Street Farmers Market celebrates 100% Farmer

Submitted 08-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Fulton Street Farmers Market “100% Homegrown” signs celebrate growing local, and the “100% farmer.” In 2010, Fulton Street Farmers Market director Melissa Harrington began an unique endeavor that would soon be copied by other...

Local author Jason Holton publishes first book with Chapbook Press

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

In his debut publication, “Eventually, All of Them Are Lost,” local author Jason Holton showcases 20 original poems that reflect on the fragility of human memory. At 61 pages it’s an attractive and small-statured book, published by...

Shop Seasonally: serving up spice with peppers and onions

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

As the season progresses, crops that need more time to develop are finally becoming ready. Consider making some fresh pizza sauce with just-ready tomatoes, or baba ganoush with a fresh eggplant. Events at the market: The Downtown Market: On...

Celebrate A Gay Afternoon in Cherry Street Park

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The East Hills Council of Neighbors will be hosting A Gay Afternoon at Cherry Street Park on August 17. Described as “a neighborhood celebration of the spirit of inclusion and diversity that makes our community great,” the street party...

Tree Huggers celebrates three years with new initiative

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week local earth conscious grocer Tree Huggers celebrates three years. The store, which started in Holland and then opened a second store at 947 Wealthy Street S.E. in Grand Rapids a year later, soon closed the Holland store in order to devote...

Volunteers needed for Free Radical

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Free Radical, an annual art event made possible by the Avenue for the Arts is seeking volunteers for this fall’s event. Organizing and planning will be discussed at Pub 43 on August 16. Anyone is welcome to volunteer. Free Radical started 10...

Fulton Street Farmers Market pays homage to tradition and progress

Submitted 08-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

As the oldest outdoor market in Grand Rapids, the Fulton Street Farmers Market has seen a lot. From several near burnouts, to a revival in recent years, the transformation in the market has seen changes in everything from the space to the produce....

Grand Rapids band This Is The Year stays real, stays positive

Submitted 08-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local band This Is The Year describe themselves as “posi-punk.” Posi-punk could be described as positive punk rock along the same veins of popular rock music. “One of our biggest re-occurring themes is, ‘shit’s not...

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