Think globally, act locally with ECA's "Dig Into Spring" event in celebration of Earth Day
Submitted 04-14-2015 under NEWS
"Dig into Spring: is a series of workshops hosted by the Eastown Community Association at Wilcox Park Shelter on April 18. The workshops cover topics like gardening, foraging, and rain barrels.
Hometown Heroes 2015 Profiles: Jonathan Logan
Submitted 04-14-2015 under NONPROFITS
We are continuing a series of posts highlighting the awards recipients for the 2015 Hometown Heroes Celebration put on by the American Red Cross of West Michigan.
Goodwill partners with Downtown Market to bring comfort food to community
Submitted 04-14-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Blue Spoon Soup & Spuds, operated by Goodwill Industries, will open on April 16 and serve as a restaurant and catering training operation.
Show us your potholes
Submitted 04-14-2015 under NONPROFITS
Inspired by the City's new 311 app, The Rapidian is asking local citizens to take pictures of their potholes for their newest photo challenge in Picturesque, called "Pothole Patrol."
Entrepreneurs encouraged to collaborate, experiment in Incubator Kitchen
Submitted 04-14-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Twenty-five food entrepreneurs make use of the Downtown Market's Incubator Kitchen, and have formed a community within the group.
Mayor Heartwell responds live to citizen concerns
Submitted 04-13-2015 under NONPROFITS
On Monday, April 13, Mayor Heartwell answered questions live on GRTV and The Rapidian. He answered questions about the DisArt Festival and the Year of Art & Access, Proposition 1 and access to quality food for all residents.
Behind-the-Curtain: Get Involved at Grand Rapids Ballet
Submitted 04-13-2015 under NONPROFITS
“Volunteers are critical to the success of our productions,” says Guest Services Coordinator, Errol Shewman, “We simply could not manage performances without their help.”
UICA shows us how to take art collecting to the next level
Submitted 04-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
With the recent Power Objects, The Future has a Primitive Heart show at UICA, we get a look at what it can mean to build a serious art collection with a guiding theme.
WMEAC presents first "Blue Tie Ball" to support water protection
Submitted 04-11-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Tickets are available for the West Michigan Environmental Council's annual Earth Day Celebration.
Catalyst Radio: DisArt Festival takes over downtown, with nation's largest disability arts event
Submitted 04-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
As part of Grand Rapids’ Year in Art and Access, the first-ever DisArt Festival has a mission to “change perceptions about disability, one work of art at a time.”