Avenue for the Arts to celebrate emerging local artists in First Friday event
Submitted 11-03-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
November's First Friday event will showcase Kendall College students at Spiral Gallery on South Division.
Hannah Rose Graves - "Love Shocked"
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Local blues/rock/soul singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Graves shares a new song with her band in Studio X live on 88.1fm WYCE.
Hannah Rose Graves - "Blue Jay Blues"
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Local blues/rock/soul singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Graves shares a new song with her band in Studio X live on 88.1fm WYCE.
Major Taylor Cycling aims to improve physical, social and emotional health of youth
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
A new after-school program helps kids get healthy while exploring their neighborhoods
Mayor discusses Tuesday elections, other citizen questions on City Connection
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NONPROFITS
Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens on topics such as police complaints, Nov. 3 elections, and advice for mayor-elect Rosalynn Bliss.
Democrats face off for Michigan House seat in special primary
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NEWS
Grand Rapids voters will choose between two Democratic candidates in a special primary on the Nov. 3 ballot. The winner will face the currently unopposed Republican candidate in the spring general election to fill a vacated Michigan House seat.
GR area incumbents face opposition in Nov. 3 elections
Submitted 11-02-2015 under NEWS
Several officials in East Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Walker will fight for reelection on the Nov. 3.
The University Wits to produce "Lucky Stiff"
Submitted 11-01-2015 under NONPROFITS
Lucky Stiff is a delightful musical comedy that is guaranteed fun for all. With fast paced choreography, slapstick humor and high energy vocal performances, Lucky Stiff will take you on an exotic adventure through the south of France.
"Native Kids Ride Bikes" artist to talk on gentrification, public space at Civic Studio
Submitted 11-01-2015 under NONPROFITS
On November 2, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., Civic Studio will present Dylan A.T. Miner for a free public talk entitled "All space is public. All land is Indigenous. All ownership is violence."
Community discussion targeting police practices misses mark
Submitted 10-29-2015 under OPINION
The ACLU hosted a community panel discussion targeting police practices in Grand Rapids, but panelists failed to address the systematic problems in favor of accusatory bickering.