Friends of Grand Rapids Parks plans summer barbecue series, new mural, expanded citizen forester classes
Submitted 02-16-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with several local organizations to build stronger parks and neighborhoods.
ACT's Arts & Mentoring Dance class gives students confidence and independence
Submitted 02-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
"I learned that no matter what type of disability you have, you can still have fun." -Arts & Mentoring Dance Student
Ralston Bowles, Jammies Legacy Award 2016 recipient, talks music, community
Submitted 02-16-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Musician Ralston Bowles has been called the godfather of West Michigan's folk scene. Now he's being formally recognized for it with a Legacy Award at this Friday's Jammies.
Catalyst Radio: learning more about the local Sikh community
Submitted 02-15-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Host Katie Gordon speaks with Rishi Makkar, a local business owner and follower of the Sikh religion, about misunderstanding and violence toward the Sikh community, and how we can overcome that fear and hatred by breaking bread with one another.
"Radio on the TV" series returns to GRTV with new hosts, editing styles
Submitted 02-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
Bringing new creative approaches and a wide variety of the past year's music videos from both local and national acts, co-hosts Ben Weissenborn and Ross Turcotte will be premiering season four in early 2016.
Ride The Rapid to these Valentine's Day Events
Submitted 02-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
6 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2016
Lake Effect Fringe Festival 2016 brings unique theater experiences to Dog Story Theater
Submitted 02-10-2016 under NEWS
The Lake Effect Fringe Festival, in it's 4th year, will give you plenty of theater to see in February
New mentoring program seeks to connect local youth of color with Grand Rapids' tech industry
Submitted 02-09-2016 under NEWS
The Midwest Tech Project Mentoring Program, co-founded by Jonathon Jelks and Alvin Hill IV, launches Februrary 11 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Madcap Coffee to introduce Belgian waffles at Midtown location
Submitted 02-09-2016 under NEWS
Madcap Coffee will open its new location this spring with a roastery next door and homemade waffles accompanied by a variety of seasonal spreads.
Land, labor, capital: Looking at root causes of our diseased food system
Submitted 02-09-2016 under OPINION
Lance Kraai of New City Urban Farm proposes a generous reciprocal free market based on Judaic/Christian ideas of Shalom over capitalism and addresses the historical problems that capitalism has created.