(Watch) Seven Men Reach One Year of Recovery at Guiding Light
Submitted 02-23-2024 under NONPROFITS
Watch the testimonies of seven former clients of the Guiding Light Recovery program - a donor-funded, long-term, in-patient substance abuse treatment program offered to Grand Rapids men at zero financial cost.
Grand Rapids Committee on Appointments advances 3 finalists to fill vacant Third Ward seat
Submitted 02-21-2024 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Committee on Appointments progresses in filling the vacant Third Ward seat, shortlisting 3 finalists after interviewing 7 candidates. Public input welcomed for final decision; livestreamed interviews available.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Do You Visit Other Houses of Worship?
Submitted 02-20-2024 under OPINION
Are clergy in your religion allowed to go to the houses of worship of other religions? To be clear, I mean during an actual service of some kind? If so, would you be allowed then to participate on any level, or simply observe?
Local Artist Highlight: Brandy Mayweather Rising from the Crucible of Experience
Submitted 02-12-2024 under NONPROFITS
Avenue for the Arts looks over the shoulder of Grand Rapids multi-media installation artist Brandy Mayweather to see how she does it. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Do Non-Catholics Have Sacraments?
Submitted 02-12-2024 under OPINION
In Catholicism, we take marriage as a sacrament. Why don't Protestants hold the same view? Especially since weddings are performed by clergy, and they are done in a church. And how about the other religions? Are there ceremonies that you'd call sacraments? If so, is marriage one of them?
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will perform on March 7, 2024, with World-Class Artists on piano, strings, woodwinds and horn
Submitted 02-11-2024 under NONPROFITS
The concert by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will feature seven incredible artists performing a program entitled “Instrumental Array”, featuring the exquisite music of Beethoven, Rossini, Britten, Duruflé, and Hummel.
Filmmaker Spotlight: Miles Davis Murphy (Open Projector Night Audience Vote Winner)
Submitted 02-09-2024 under NONPROFITS
Miles Davis Murphy talks about process and inspiration behind his film that won the audience vote at Open Projector Night.
Celebrating Sobriety Milestones at Guiding Light
Submitted 02-08-2024 under NONPROFITS
On January 18th seven former clients of the Guiding Light Recovery program - a free, 4-month inpatient substance abuse treatment program, celebrated reaching one year of sobriety. Watch Tim's speech here.
Ethics and Religion Talk: How Do You Feel About Those Who Leave Your Religious Community?
Submitted 02-05-2024 under OPINION
I have heard from several sources that the penalty for leaving Islam is death.... If this is not true, where does this idea come from? And for others, is there any penalty (physical or spiritual) for leaving your faith?
Dwelling Place Introduces 2024 Winter/Spring Artist in Residence: Pharaoh Muhammad Khalil
Submitted 02-02-2024 under NONPROFITS
Pharaoh is a multi-talented artist who will be utilizing the 106 Gallery space to curate exhibitions and activations in the Heartside neighborhood that will showcase the talent and creativity of a variety of artists.