On being a first generation college student
Submitted 07-25-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Diving into the college world without the resources and advice of family who attended can be tricky to navigate but with some advice and storytelling we can help bridge the gap for incoming first-generation students. We will be covering this topic during the month of August.
Creatives collaborate to build community, new Heartside mural
Submitted 07-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
Designed by young artists from the Cook Arts Center on Grandville Avenue in collaboration with staff from Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) and the Avenue for the Arts program of Dwelling Place, the mural will be painted during First Fridays on August 4, 2017.
Grand Rapids: Water, water everywhere
Submitted 07-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
More and more folks are discovering that Grand Rapids is also a great destination for water enthusiasts.
In Season: July 22, 2017
Submitted 07-21-2017 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes hosts Shelley Irwin on Aug. 17
Submitted 07-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
Learn the art of aging gracefully when Shelley Irwin, host and producer of the WGVU Morning Show, presents an inspiring talk at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at 1 p.m.
Catalyst Radio "Michigan Blood"
Submitted 07-20-2017 under NEWS
Michigan Blood speaks with Catalyst Radio
Local First announces "Small Giants" book discussion series
Submitted 07-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
Local First partners with Books & Mortar and Mayor Bliss to co-host community book discussion on Aug. 1
Local businesses report positive change in West Michigan
Submitted 07-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
Local First releases mid-year report highlighting how local companies use their business as a force for good.
'A Chorus Line' takes center stage
Submitted 07-20-2017 under NEWS
Winner of nine Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1976, “A Chorus Line” remains a classic to this day as the sixth longest-running Broadway show, and this summer, Circle Theatre invites you to experience this enjoyable and humorous musical right here in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids hosts first annual Pro-Am Brewing Competition
Submitted 07-19-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Twenty local breweries will collaborate with qualifying area homebrewers in a competition designed to promote creativity and strengthen ties in the craft beer community.