New Community Media Center club unites lovers of film
Submitted 05-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
Cinema Lab is a new Grand Rapids Community Media Center intiative aimed at creating a space for area film lovers to learn, talk and commune while watching movies.
Nonprofit sustainability in West Michigan
Submitted 05-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
West Michigan is a region known for its philanthropy. How can nonprofits ensure their sustainability as the sector grows and changes?
In Season: May 28, 2016
Submitted 05-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
Southeast Area Farmers' Market opens at new location June 17
Submitted 05-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Southeast Area Farmers' Market opens June 17. The market operates Fridays 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Public Museum's newest exhibit invites visitors to explore Earth's wildest places
Submitted 05-24-2016 under NONPROFITS
Open May 21-September 4, 2016 and free with general admission, the exhibit follows National Geographic explorers, bringing their adventures to life.
Contemporary Conversation: UICA discusses independent vs indie film
Submitted 05-24-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Urban Institute of Contemporary Art's Film Coordinator, Nick Hartman talks about the difference between independent cinema and indie films, inviting community to join the conversation.
Local First hosts 13th annual Street Party, summer celebration
Submitted 05-24-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
The event will feature a variety of music including headliner Joshua Davis, interactive entertainment and food for guest of all ages on Saturday, June 4, 2016.
First woman to be local cartoonist from Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-24-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Gertrude Van Houten was a local celebrity during the 1920s & 1930s, and she was almost lost to history.
Local Black Hair group hosts second annual hair show "Spring is in The Hair"
Submitted 05-24-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
African American Hair has a long cultural history and as the surge of natural hair had begun to resurface all across the globe, Grand Rapids creatives decided to align and form Natural Hair GR. NHGR is more than a cultural movement about hair but rather empowering all to embrace their authentic self
Local Black Hair group host 2nd Annual Hair Show "Spring is in the Hair"
Submitted 05-24-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
African American hair has a long cultural history and as a surge of natural hair had begun to resurface all across the globe, Grand Rapids creatives decided to align and form Natural Hair GR.