ArtPrize 10 brings more art, local student work to Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Submitted 09-18-2018 under NONPROFITS
This year, visitors to the Downtown Market can not only see more art than ever before, with eleven large-scale installations in one location, but also take part in public events and taste locally-made food and drinks all in one location.
Jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli joins Grand Rapids Pops for ‘McCartney and More’ this weekend
Submitted 09-18-2018 under NONPROFITS
Sir Paul personally asked John Pizzarelli to record and perform McCartney's songs in the style of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook
Making music for DisArt's exhibition
Submitted 09-18-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
DisArt has been a growing organization in the Grand Rapids area, hosting a number of events to share, promote and celebrate the artistic work of people with disabilities throughout the world.
UICA Outside draws together diverse artists to create permanent artworks energizing, accessible to all
Submitted 09-18-2018 under NONPROFITS
The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) 2018 ArtPrize exhibition is an expansion of their current public art initiative, the Exit Space Project. The artists participating include; Alan Compo, Nick Nortier, Colby Roanhorse, design collective Evas’ve led by Elyse Flynn, and Kimberly Lavon.
Grand Rapids to observe International Day of Peace
Submitted 09-18-2018 under NONPROFITS
United Nations International Day of Peace in Grand Rapids will be celebrated on Sunday, September 23, 2018 with a Peace Walk in St. Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden on the front lawn of the Dominican Sisters-Grand Rapids at Marywood at 1:00 p.m.
Residents use art to encourage civic engagement in their neighborhoods
Submitted 09-18-2018 under NONPROFITS
Dwelling Place summer get out the vote events allowed residents the freedom to drop by and paint a poster, register to vote, check their registration status and more.
Ethics and Religion Talk: What to do with frozen embryos after divorce?
Submitted 09-17-2018 under OPINION
A new Arizona law would give frozen embryos to either spouse who wants to use them, even after a divorce. Is it ethical to force someone to become a parent against his or her will?
Catalyst Radio: Joel Lautenbach and Gateways for Growth highlight contributions of immigrants in Kent County
Submitted 09-17-2018 under NONPROFITS
Host Jessica Young talks with Joel Lautenbach of Samaritas about a recent study on the economic impact of immigrants and refugees in Kent County.
People's Commission to end the ICE contract takes over Kent County Commission
Submitted 09-14-2018 under NEWS
On Thursday, September 13, 2018 community members took over the Kent County Commission Meeting to stage a "People’s Commission," which heard public comment and "voted" to end a controversial contract between the Kent County Jail and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
In Season: September 14, 2018
Submitted 09-14-2018 under NONPROFITS
We've got so many of your late summer + fall favorites! Honeycrisp apples, acorn squash, gourds + pumpkins, colorful peppers, and lots of canning tomatoes. In addition to fresh produce, we have local food producers, meat, egg, and dairy vendors, beautiful flowers + plants, and Michigan artisans.