Story Matters: Tony Tomas explains importance of self-awareness
Submitted 09-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Tony Tomas shares how self-awareness can be transformative.
Story Matters: Billy Austin values Heartside community
Submitted 09-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Billy Austin shares about his grandmother, time in prison and love of the Heartside community.
ArtPrize to kickstart event with HUB grand opening
Submitted 09-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The ArtPrize HUB grand opening on Saturday, September 20, will help the public get ready for ArtPrize 2014 before the international art competition begins on Wednesday, September 24.
Story Matters: Elida Chavez worries about safety in Heartside neighborhood
Submitted 09-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Elida Chavez, resident of the Heartside neighborhood, shares her concerns about safety after dark.
Great Lakes Commonwealth offers new venue, new membership program
Submitted 09-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters is pleased to introduce its newly renovated venue, as well as a new membership program.
Fancy petals: ODDBALL dresses to impress
Submitted 09-16-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The UICA hosted its fourth annual ODDBALL, sponsored by Meijer, on Saturday, September 13.. The evening filled the exhibit with fancy florals and exciting previews of its 2014 ArtPrize pieces.
Story Matters: Tenaya Medawis shares what makes Grand Rapids home
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NONPROFITS
Tenaya Medawis, member of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, talks with Jamie Rykse, GED and Literacy Program Coordinator at Heartside Ministry.
Michigan themed t-shirt company to open retail shop in Eastown
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
A popular Michigan inspired t-shirt graphic design company, The Mitten State has set its sights on the Phoenix building in Eastown. The retail shop will be the company's first brick and mortar retail outlet.
Brewery Vivant to take over Cherry Street at 4th annual beer fest
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
The popular East Hills brewpub will be throwing their annual Wood-Aged Beer Fest October 4, from 1-8 p.m. This years' festival will be the first to take place on Cherry Street directly in front of the brewery.
ArtPrize continues "Entry for Sale" feature to help move visitors from enjoying to collecting
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
ArtPrize and the local art community continue to build new ways to involve visitors in supporting artists. ArtPrize saw a 25% increase in artists' sales of their work last year when they added the sales feature.