Amid post-election tension, Race Together to celebrate equity
Submitted 12-06-2016 under NEWS
On Thursday, December 8, Partners for a Racism-Free Community will host their annual Race Together fundraiser at CityFlats Ballroom. The evening will include cocktails, music by Vox Vidorra, and a celebration of the diversity of West Michigan.
Movie Review: "Seasons" at UICA
Submitted 12-06-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this movie review, UICA looks at "Seasons" which captures nature at its finest.
Grand Rapids Symphony's Wolverine Worldwide Holiday Pops ushers in the most wonderful time of the year
Submitted 12-06-2016 under OPINION
It takes a community to put on the Grand Rapids Symphony's Wolverine Worldwide Holiday Pops. A community enjoyed the opening shows of the 2016 Holiday Season in West Michigan
Grand Rapids Symphony's Peter Kjome appointed as Baltimore Symphony President and CEO
Submitted 12-06-2016 under NONPROFITS
Peter Kjome, who spent eight years as a musician in the Grand Rapids Symphony in the 1990s, followed by eight years as President and CEO since 2008, has been named the next President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
WYCE's Bubble Bash to celebrate community radio
Submitted 12-06-2016 under NONPROFITS
On December 22, 2016, the 17th annual Bubble Bash for WYCE will be held downtown at the B.O.B.
How to always be seeking: Using zines to find community
Submitted 12-06-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Throughout the year many events and workshops take place to allow zine makers to meet up and share ideas and interview with local makers. We dive into the culture of zines in GR.
City Connection: Mayor Bliss, Monica Steimle-App to discuss key issues in Grand Rapids
Submitted 12-05-2016 under NONPROFITS
Monica Steimle-App, director of Community Relations at 616 Lofts, will be the guest on this month's episode of City Connection.
This weekend: 'A Christmas Carol' to take the stage at Dog Story Theater
Submitted 12-05-2016 under NONPROFITS
This hilarious and heart-warming adaptation tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who, with the help of some Christmas ghosts, discovers the love and joy of Christmastime.
Shared leadership enhances trust, utilizes skills
Submitted 12-02-2016 under NONPROFITS
Co-Executive Directors at Access of West Michigan say that a model of shared leadership "expands the ability and energy of the organization."
Catalyst Radio: Grand Rapids DAPL Resistance Fellowship
Submitted 12-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Host Katie Gordon speaks with Colby Roanhorse from the Grand Rapids DAPL Resistance Fellowship.