A musical revue you won't want to miss! "Smokey Joe's Cafe" dances onto the HSRT stage!
Submitted 07-04-2015 under NONPROFITS
Leiber and Stoller's, "Smokey Joe's Cafe" features nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded. The hits include, "Jailhouse Rock," "Charlie Brown," "There Goes My Baby," "Stand By Me," and "Spanish Harlem." A musical revue you won't soon forget!
Saint Laurent film to portray life of fashion icon at UICA
Submitted 07-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
For the first time, the UICA will be showing the documentary that will show a glimpse of the fashion world and the life of a world renewed fashion designer from July 17 until July 30th 2015.
Three coffee shops, three different enviornments
Submitted 07-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Go Java is geared more towards regulars, and business people on Ionia street. MadCap is more for sitters and people who are coming in to work on things and talk. Mayan Buzz is open 24 hours and attracts students.
Creative space Wisemaker celebrates collaboration of art, environment
Submitted 07-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
"I want to take my mission here at Wisemaker to promote creativity and environmental sustainability out into the community and let other people really dig into that concept," says owner Kelly Allen.
Del McCoury Band brings grammy-winning bluegrass to Meijer Gardens
Submitted 07-02-2015 under OPINION
76-year-old Del McCoury has been a bluegrass master for much of the last half-century, and embodies everything admirable about down home modesty. His band, including sons Rob and Ronnie, are also some of the world's best pickers.
Little free libraries trend popping up in Grand Rapids
Submitted 06-30-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Grand Rapids neighbors place little libraries in front of their homes for people to indulge in free books.
With designs in the works, river restoration to move toward launch
Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS
The designs for the Grand River restoration project in Grand Rapids, headed by the city and Grand Rapids Whitewater, are halfway complete. Grand Rapids aims to transform into a riverfront metropolis once the project reaches completion within the next decade.
Doughnut shop's new design creates gathering space for community
Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS
After a change in management, Propaganda Doughnuts aims to create an inviting space while continuing its dedication to serving quality doughnuts to the Heartside and Grand Rapids communities.
Grand Rapids festivities to promote community, entertainment for national holiday
Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS
The United States turns 239 this Saturday and each community in the Grand Rapids area has its own way to celebrate. The Rapidian breaks down what activities are happening throughout the day and the prime locations for watching the fireworks at night.
Take a fresh look at Uptown
Submitted 06-30-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Walking through the Uptown business districts allows neighbors to see how much Eastown and its surrounding areas have changed and enjoy all that they have to offer.