Stark Turn Players Premiere New Work by Local Playwright
Submitted 04-19-2015 under NONPROFITS
Local production company produces new work by local playwright in a world premiere April 30 through May 3, 2015.
Disart Stories Matter: Liz Bartlett shares the experience, science of designing speciality fashion for children with disabilities
Submitted 04-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
Liz Bartlett, a 3D knit engineer and KCAD professor, talks about working with Spectrum Health staff and patients to help her students design fashion garments that serve the needs of children with motor-neuron deficiencies.
DisArt Stories Matter: Mother Gillian Young explains benefits of compression design
Submitted 04-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
As a participant in Friday night's DisArt Fashion Show, young Daniel benefited from compression fabric and sensory inputs-and delighted in his Mickey Mouse cape- in an outfit designed especially for him. Here Mom explains how the design helps her son move more easily.
DisArt to explore art with families Sunday
Submitted 04-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
This Sunday, families- including those with children who have sensory integration sensitivities- are invited to join in the Family Fest at Celebration Cinema North, with arts activities and a movie showing where children are encouraged to get up and move around.
LUNAFEST brings films by, for, about women to Grand Rapids
Submitted 04-17-2015 under OPINION
The 2015 program will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. Incredibly diverse in style and content, LUNAFEST is united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling – made by and about women.
Accessibility Theater: "Art of the Lived Experiment" at UICA
Submitted 04-17-2015 under OPINION
The UICA managed to make an exhibit about accessibility highly inaccessible.
Dog Story Theater hosts local theater company
Submitted 04-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Kimi Griggs discusses working with the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company at Dog Story Theater
University Wits presents horror drama "The Sixth Guest" at Dog Story Theater
Submitted 04-16-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Director and playwright Kyle Walker discusses the influence behind his original play "The Sixth Guest," which he describes as "intense" and "scary."
Women of Color Convening Thursday
Submitted 04-15-2015 under NONPROFITS
How is our urban environment truly impacting our overall health? Let’s share information and stories that can help us discover how to create improved wellness for our families and neighbors.