Grand Rapids Pops brings 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' to DeVos Performance Hall on Friday, Saturday
Submitted 09-28-2017 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Symphony presents the full-length film 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' along with live music in three performances Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30
'Small Plates, Big Impact' fundraiser helps provide nutrition education, entrepreneurial opportunities
Submitted 09-28-2017 under NONPROFITS
This year, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market is hosting its annual fall fundraiser for the Downtown Market Education Foundation on October 12, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Good Neighbor Program creates more welcoming neighborhood
Submitted 09-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
Being a good neighbor in the Heartside Community is not only important to Dégagé, but also to our patrons. Over three years ago, an anonymous donor saw a need in our community and initiated the Good Neighbor Program.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Steve Fridsma at ArtPrize 9
Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS
ArtPrize Team Leader for Monroe Community Church, Steve Fridsma, discusses how excited they are to be a pick for Outstanding Venue and the art's focus on love, community and relationships.
Harmony: Community-building and the music industry panel discussions
Submitted 09-26-2017 under OPINION
Harmony: Community-Building and the Music Industry was a series of panel discussions presented by Creative Many and 88.1FM WYCE about music as a necessary enhancement to the quality of life in Michigan's communities.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Amy Norkus at ArtPrize 9
Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS
ArtPrize volunteer and community member, Amy Norkus discusses how interesting it was to see jurors' picks reflect the current political climate including topics such as the envorionment and racism.
Antibalas coming to Founders Brewing on September 30
Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS
For decades, Antibalas (which translates to bullet proof in Spanish) has paid homage to and transformed Afro-caribbean and Afro-beat music. Erica Soto interviews Antibalas founder, Martín Perna, about their latest album, resisting oppression, and telling stories and truth through music.
ArtPrize artist feature from UICA: Kyd Kane
Submitted 09-26-2017 under NONPROFITS
Kyd Kane is a poet and spoken word artist from Grand Rapids, MI. Kane's most recent work, broke(n)hunger is an original spoken word poem that reflects on the artist's own experiences with food and her connections to and observations of food systems.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Catherine Creamer at ArtPrize 9
Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS
Catherine Creamer, former Executive Director of ArtPrize, discusses how the jurors picks will continue the dialogue between the public and the professionals.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Larry Ossei-Mensah at ArtPrize 9
Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS
New York-based independent curator and cultural critic Larry Ossei-Mensah talks importance of accessiblity to art with community journalist Jim Moreno.