In Season: October 15, 2016
Submitted 10-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
In age of Trump candidacy, understanding racism is crucial
Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
On October 18, Partners for a Racism-Free Community will host the first part of a new series we have launched called Building Blocks centered on understanding the fundamentals of racism.
Free movie screening, project debut, celebrating natural hair
Submitted 10-11-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Wealthy Theatre, with support by Wege Foundation, presents "I Rock My Own" - a groundbreaking digital debut of 100+ portraits of community members with natural hair, in collaboration with Natural Hair GR and ArtPeers - Saturday at 2:00 p.m. (and free screening of Chris Rock's "Good Hair.")
And the winner is... ArtPrize Education Days
Submitted 10-11-2016 under NEWS
Although the ArtPrize competition has concluded for the year, the ArtPrize Education team isn’t shutting down shop. ArtPrize works closely with ArtPrize Partner Schools throughout the year to design best-practice resources and bring their students' ArtPrize experience into the classroom.
Catalyst Radio: Nathan Schneider on media, movements and building democracy into online platforms
Submitted 10-11-2016 under OPINION
WYCE's Katie Gordon speaks with Nathan Schneider, a journalist and author who covers religion, technology and resistance. His current project is an exploration of models for democratic ownership and governance for online platforms.
One-on-one interview with "Holes" guest director, Jason Marlett
Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre sits down with guest director Jason Marlett
Downtown Market hosts free Halloween event
Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
On October 22-23, 2016, the Downtown Market will host the Market’s first Jack O’Lantern Jamboree event, with fun Halloween events for the whole family.
Wednesday night Hills & Stairs running group gathers each week
Submitted 10-10-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Wednesday night Hills & Stairs running group gathers each week downtown and runs for party stout!
Student behind viral photo offers solutions during GVSU visit
Submitted 10-06-2016 under NEWS
Leighton Watson, former student body president at Howard University, visited Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Monday, September 26 and delivered a powerful speech entitled “The Power of Student Voices” that addressed social justice and policing in America.