Author to explore faith, service can help people find vocation, meaning after retirement
Submitted 10-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
Author and pastor, R. Paul Stevens, will explore how faith and spirituality can help people find vocation and meaning after retirement. His presentation, “Aging Matters,” will take place on Monday, Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m., at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes
Immigrants' rights are workers' rights
Submitted 10-26-2017 under OPINION
Citizens packed the Grand Rapids City Commission meeting Tuesday night to speak on two prominent issues affecting our city: The Rapid’s ongoing labor dispute with the ATU (Amalgamated Transit Union), and the need for the Commission to pass an official Equal Protection Policy
Marcel 'Fable' Price, talks about his work as Grand Rapid's 2017 Poet Laureate
Submitted 10-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
Marcel Price, AKA Fable the Poet is dedicated to energizing poetry in Grand Rapids and bringing awareness to mental health.
Grand Rapids Public Library to celebrate Día de los Muertos
Submitted 10-25-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Día de los Muertos: A Community Exhibit Honoring Day of the Dead, will be on display at the Grand Rapids Public Library’s downtown Main Branch October 28-November 1.
Local fundraising association announces honorees for 2017 celebration
Submitted 10-25-2017 under NEWS
AFP West Michigan announces National Philanthropy Day honorees for 2017
'Beer & Dragons' take over the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Beer Explorers
Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
Beer Explorers: Beer & Dragons takes place Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor of the museum.
Catch up on Catalyst Radio, weekly public affairs program hosted by 88.1 FM WYCE
Submitted 10-24-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Podcasts from the local radio show's last two months are available, covering a variety of topics ranging from gerrymandering, interfaith dialogue, immigrant rights, healing yoga, feminism and poverty.
St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids announces dynamic 2017-2018 season of music
Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
Season subscription tickets to the 2017-18 Jazz Series and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Concert Series are now available at special rates.
St. Cecilia Music Center to feature outstanding Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on November 2
Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
"Essential String Trios" will feature co-artistic director and cellist David Finckel, with violinist Arnaud Susan and violist Paul Neubauer.
Tales of Dr. Seuss come to life during 92nd season of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
The whimsical tales of Dr. Seuss come to life in Seussical The Musical. Based on Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the Hat, and Miss Gertrude McFuzz, this heart-filled journey is guaranteed to thrill all fans of this beloved rhyming master.