Movie Review: "Peter and the Farm" at UICA
Submitted 11-22-2016 under NONPROFITS
"Peter and the Farm" is screening in the UICA Movie Theater until December 8, 2016.
Partners for a Racism-Free Community host "Loving" movie premiere, post movie discussion
Submitted 11-22-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
On Sunday, November 27, 2016, Partners for a Racism-Free Community in partnership with Celebration! Cinema will be hosting a screening and post movie discussion on Loving.
#TheShift Summit plots cooperative course to success for local Black residents
Submitted 11-22-2016 under NEWS
The first annual #TheShift Summit on Friday, November 18, 2016 gathered African-American business and community workers to learn about cooperatives and other ways to empower neighborhoods.
'Beautiful, cool and majestic': Urban students experience Lake Michigan
Submitted 11-22-2016 under NEWS
Many students in Grand Rapids Public Schools have never seen Lake Michigan. This year, every fifth-grader will, thanks to a partnership with a digital tech business.
#ShopSmallGR this Small Business Saturday
Submitted 11-22-2016 under NONPROFITS
Support local businesses on Saturday November 26th with #ShopSmallGR
Inline skater joins cyclists on 500 mile journey to raise funds to fight poverty
Submitted 11-22-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Lone skater, Bruce Sienkowski, in a sea of bikes builds community across sports and over many miles with the Sea to Sea Tour, racking up donations with the aim to end the cycle of poverty.
Reflection on Interfaith Thanksgiving: 'Unite and bind together the hearts'
Submitted 11-22-2016 under OPINION
The 17th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration was an opportunity for community members to come together to give thanks and promote peace.
Grand Rapids Symphony's David Lockington returns to DeVos Hall for marvelous debut as Music Director Laureate
Submitted 11-22-2016 under OPINION
David Lockington returned to the Grand Rapids Symphony's Classical Series in DeVos Performance Hall for the first time as Music Director Laureate with world premiere by Grand Rapids composer
Community partners announce Plaza Roosevelt development plans
Submitted 11-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
At a news conference Monday, November 21, eight partners announced an agreement to begin site planning work on the proposed Plaza Roosevelt development - a unique mix of education, healthcare, affordable housing, and more.
Food bank hosting fresh food giveaway before Thanksgiving
Submitted 11-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
Feeding America West Michigan will provide food to those in need on Wednesday, Nov. 23.