Local author publishes first novel focusing on good, bad in everyone
Submitted 07-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Adam Schuitema's "Haymaker" dives into the life of two groups of vastly different people and shows that everyone, even characters in books, have flaws.
Craft House creates place for opportunity, community, conversations about art
Submitted 07-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Craft House, a part of the Avenue for the Arts, is a collaborative exhibition space founded in 2012 that aims to encourage community and provide artists with opportunity and experience.
Disc golf popularity continues to grow in Grand Rapids community
Submitted 07-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
As the sport using discs- or frisbees- continues to bring more players into its fold, the community in Grand Rapids encourages those interested to pick up a disc, come out and play.
Artist Jeff Kraus explores ambiguity, symbolism in large scale paintings
Submitted 07-22-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Jeff Kraus explains why he paints in the abstract and the meaning behind his work, living in Grand Rapids and balancing making art while touring full time with his band.
MI Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation to host 1st annual Walk
Submitted 07-21-2015 under NONPROFITS
1st Annual Michigan Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation's Walk & Family Fun Day for Hydrocephalus Awareness
Voting 101: Voting rates historically lower in primaries, for young people, black residents
Submitted 07-21-2015 under NEWS
Grand Rapids' upcoming August primary election may determine the next mayor of the city. With historically lower turnout rates in primaries, this means each vote carries more weight in determining outcomes.
Local market creates access to fresh food in urban neighborhood
Submitted 07-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The Southeast Area Farmer’s Market, run by Our Kitchen Table, sells locally-cultivated produce and goods in the southeast community of Grand Rapids. It aims to foster social justice, with the market as just one area in which that mission is lived out.
Bliss and Vinegar offers fast, fresh food to Forest Hills
Submitted 07-21-2015 under OPINION
[Review] The healthy alternative to fast food without sacrificing on time opened just months ago and focuses on quality, fresh and healthy options.
Past the gallery doors: Alternative spaces to find art
Submitted 07-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Aside from traditional art galleries or your local coffee shop, there are numerous venues to discover new and exciting artists.
Time to review GR Forward
Submitted 07-21-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Once-in-a-generation initiative to invest in downtown Grand Rapids and the Grand River corridor is open for public review.