Arts in Motion uses expressive arts to enrich the lives of those living with physical, emotional or mental challenges
Submitted 06-29-2017 under NONPROFITS
This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Arts in Motion who uses creative arts to help people living with disabilities express themselves creatively
Grand Rapids Food Coop Initiative celebrates its first anniversary
Submitted 06-28-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Food Coop Initiative celebrated its first anniversary with a picnic gathering for members and friends on June 4, 2017.
Immigrant Heritage Month Profile: Meet Wafa Haddad
Submitted 06-28-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids.
Immigrant Heritage Month Profile: Meet Katie Bozek, Ph.D., LMFT
Submitted 06-28-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids.
New interfaith service day camp to teach youth understanding, break stereotypes
Submitted 06-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
During the week of July 31-August 4, 2017 we will be working with a group of middle school aged kids representing a variety of congregations.
Immigrant Heritage Month Profile: Meet Laura Armenta
Submitted 06-27-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids.
Sexual violence, abuse in the GR music scene needs even more conversation
Submitted 06-27-2017 under OPINION
Sexual violence and abuse are regrettably part of DIY and creative music scenes around the country. We must continue to have constructive dialogue and show support for victims in order to reduce and hopefully eliminate these issues in our community.
Pho616 to serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Submitted 06-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
Pho616 will open in the Market Hall later this summer. Pho616, owned by Ty Nguyen and Han Lee, will make traditional Vietnamese pho noodle soup as well as banh mi, summer rolls and other Vietnamese specialties, as well as having a retail shop carrying Asian produce and Vietnamese items.
Movie Review: "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki" at UICA
Submitted 06-27-2017 under OPINION
Community reviewer for the UICA, Patrick Feutz, discusses a sports biopic that charts the days leading up to the titular real-life boxer’s infamous 1962 World Featherweight Title bout with reigning champ Davey Moore.
Immigrant Heritage Month Profile: Meet Amer Gerzic
Submitted 06-27-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids.