Community Updates: Friday, March 10
Submitted 03-10-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum to add two new programs to its GR Stories series; Grand Rapids community encouraged to attend upcoming "public safety outreach" engagement sessions; and more
Calling All Bicyclists: Spokes Up Bike Challenge Begins March 26
Submitted 03-08-2023 under NONPROFITS
The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition invites any area bicyclists to participate in the first-annual Spokes Up challenge. The challenge, which runs from March 26 - April 9, 2023, calls bicyclists to ride a collective 15,000 miles. Local businesses will provide discounts if the goal is met.
St. Cecilia Music Center Presents the final Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Concert of the 2022-23 season on March 23, 2023 featuring four renowned musicians performing the works of Brahms and Arensky
Submitted 03-08-2023 under NONPROFITS
St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) presents the final Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concert of the season entitled “Delight and Drama” on March 23, 2023. Four-hand piano pieces will bring musicians as close as they can get to the ultimate in collegial music-making.
Ethics and Religion: Is Less Religion Better?
Submitted 03-07-2023 under OPINION
Is it possible that less “religion” in the U.S. could result in a better society? If no, and assuming the trend continues, then how do you think society will be different?
East Hills Council of Neighbors Welcomes New Executive Director Jessica Young
Submitted 03-06-2023 under NONPROFITS
East Hills Council of Neighbors is excited to announce our Executive Director Jessica Young
City Connection: Lisa Knight, Second Ward Commissioner, to Join Starla McDermott in the GRTV Studio
Submitted 03-06-2023 under NONPROFITS
Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4:00pm on Monday, March 6
Filmmaker Spotlight: Allison Riley (Open Projector Night Audience Vote Winner)
Submitted 03-03-2023 under NONPROFITS
Allison Riley talks about process and inspiration behind their film that won the audience vote at Open Projector Night.
Community Updates: Friday, March 3
Submitted 03-03-2023 under NEWS
Numerous events celebrating Women's History Month to take place in Grand Rapids in March; City of Grand Rapids and Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids steering committee seeking proposals for three First Ward projects; and more
Broadway Grand Rapids Announces 35th Anniversary Season
Submitted 03-01-2023 under NEWS
Broadway Grand Rapids recently announced its 2023-2024 season with a series of broadly appealing shows.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Study of Scripture an Obligation in Your Tradition?
Submitted 02-27-2023 under OPINION
Is study of sacred text a religious obligation? If so, why? If it is to deepen your faith, why are there so many Bible stories about people abusing and deceiving others and God? If it is to deepen your practice, what's the point of studying a passage referring to things we no longer do?