The DAAC to take over Kendall Fed Galleries
Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS
Division Avenue Arts Collective will host its opening reception for DAAC@TheFed on June 19. The exhibition will run from June 17 until July 25 at Kendall College of Art and Design's Fed Galleries.
Voters must register by July 7, participation encouraged in upcoming elections
Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS
In order to prepare for upcoming elections, citizens may obtain voter registration applications online or in person at various locations. Voters may go online to find their precinct where they are registered to vote.
New food co-op forming in Grand Rapids
Submitted 06-16-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Local community organizers seek to bring a centrally located food co-op store that is accessible to all of Grand Rapids.
With help from community, Food Bank feeds half a million each year
Submitted 06-15-2015 under NONPROFITS
How volunteers, food donors and hunger-relief agencies help Feeding America West Michigan solve hunger.
In Season: June 13, 2015
Submitted 06-13-2015 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
Free outdoor concerts fill summer days
Submitted 06-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
GRAM on the Green, Tuesday Evening Music Club, Jazz in the Park and Celadon Summer Concert Series offer free, outdoor summer concerts throughout the summer.
Frederik Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park to offer cultural experience to West Michigan with new Japanese Garden
Submitted 06-12-2015 under NEWS
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture park will open the eight acre Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Gardens to the public, June 13. Construction began in 2012 as one of Fred Meijer's last requests for the gardens.
The Voices of the Heart
Submitted 06-11-2015 under NONPROFITS
"...giving a foundation to express vocally what is portrayed through visuals."
Catalyst Radio: Challenge Scholars program uniting around advanced education for children's future
Submitted 06-11-2015 under NEWS
In its early stages, Challenge Scholars is drawing together community partners that include funders, public schools, higher education institutions and businesses.
From artist to entrepreneur: Three South Division business owners
Submitted 06-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
Avenue for the Arts Intern, Madison May sat down during a busy First Friday: The Market event to chat with the three female entrepreneurs behind Have Company, Parliament the Boutique and Woosah Outfitters.