Civic Theatre encourages Grand Rapids community to embrace themselves, others through storytelling
Submitted 04-12-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is a creative space that encourages belonging. While donning another persona, actors often find a sense of self. This theme is particularly evident in its next musical, "Freckleface Strawberry," showing April 22- May 1, 2016.
Artists Creating Together announces ACTion Art winners to be represented at ArtPrize
Submitted 04-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
Winners were announced at the 7th annual ACTion Art reception. The three juror's choice winners will be displayed in ArtPrize 2017 this fall, sponsored by ACT.
Magic is the true star of Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company's 'The Tempest'
Submitted 04-11-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Dog Story Theater (7 Jefferson SE in Grand Rapids) April 15-17 and 22-24.
Prehistoric Michigan covered by ancient seas, tropical jungles before Mitten formed
Submitted 04-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand River's rapids, Muskegon's oil and Grand Rapid's gypsum mines all originiated from prehistoric seas, deserts and jungles before the Great Lakes ever formed.
Opera Grand Rapids gives Midwest premiere of Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice'
Submitted 04-08-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Symphony and Hope College's H2 Dance Company join together to perform Christoph Willibald Gluck’s “Orphée et Eurydice"
Opera Grand Rapids gives Midwest premiere of Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice'
Submitted 04-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Symphony, Hope College's H2 Dance Company, join together to perform Christoph Willibald Gluck’s “Orphée et Eurydice"
Restaurant Review: The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel's Cygnus 27
Submitted 04-07-2016 under OPINION
Because of the great view and intimate atmosphere I'd recommend it for cocktails, appetizers before a night out, or drinks and dessert afterwards. But for the price, there are better restaurants with better options for dinner.
Grand Rapids Symphony signs unprecedented five-year contract with musicians
Submitted 04-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
A five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians will carry the Grand Rapids Symphony through its 90th anniversary in 2019-20.
Local soccer player trains in neighborhood park, Kent Trails for chance at pros
Submitted 04-05-2016 under VOICES
Ernesto Pulido trains in Clemente Park in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood and runs on Kent Trails to prepare for tryouts in his parents' home country, Mexico.
New non-profit provides scholarships to improve educational equity for trans community
Submitted 04-05-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, introduced to the community on March 31, 2016, will be offering scholarships to local low-income trans students to remove educational barriers.