Local artist Stafford Smith exhibits new artwork at Studio 341
Submitted 09-19-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Trapped Between Memory and Desire is on display at Studio 341 and will be open on weekends.
ArtPrize artist feature from UICA: Michael Peoples
Submitted 09-19-2017 under NONPROFITS
Michael Peoples is a self-taught artist whose works reflect on the cultural history of the Midwest with a comedic bend. Each work explores the significance of number, color, and form upon cognitive and emotional experience. Perchance to Dream reflects the idea of food as memory.
Lipstick Jodi will release its debut album September 28
Submitted 09-19-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Lipstick Jodi Band members Karli Morehouse, Luke Rockhold, Jamie Baarman and Camille Hoorn deliver a new upbeat sound to Grand Rapids music lovers.
Woodcock making impressive return
Submitted 09-19-2017 under NONPROFITS
Although lesser known, the American woodcock is an important species to track when managing Michigan’s important wildlife habitats.
Grand Rapids Ballet dances its way to ArtPrize Nine
Submitted 09-19-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
This September 22nd to the 24th, check out the Grand Rapids Ballet’s ArtPrize Nine submission piece, “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony,” as they perform around downtown at four different locations.
Call for entries for the annual Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition at Meijer Gardens
Submitted 09-18-2017 under NONPROFITS
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is accepting entries for the annual Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition
Ethics and Religion Talk: Does religious freedom mean exemption from the law?
Submitted 09-18-2017 under OPINION
Proponents of "religious freedom" say that they should not be required to comply with laws that compel them to violate their religion (i.e., Obamacare requiring payment for birth control) divorce, contraception, abortion, marriage
In Season: Sept 16, 2017
Submitted 09-15-2017 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.
Catalyst Radio: The Rapidian celebrates eighth birthday
Submitted 09-15-2017 under NEWS
The Rapidian marks its eighth birthday on Friday, September 15, 2017. The Rapidian is also joined by Rabbi Krishef during this episode to talk about the Ethics and Religion Talk column.
City, GRPD must seek independent investigations into police call recordings to rebuild public trust, transparency
Submitted 09-15-2017 under OPINION
The City and the Chief have known about these phone calls and their content for going on a year now. Yet they delayed in condemning the actions of the officers, repeatedly fought FOIA requests for the phone calls, and they didn't fire the involved officers.