The Rapidian to celebrate five years at historic downtown hotel
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
The Rapidian will celebrate five years of citizen journalism on Tuesday, September 23, at the historic downtown Morton Hotel during the SiTE:LAB exhibition preview. All proceeds will go to raise awareness about citizen journalism and engagement on The Rapidian.
Local zinesters organize first feminist film fest at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
The Bandit Zine will present the first ever film festival in Grand Rapids that focuses on feminine and gender issues.
Sustaining a vibrant art community
Submitted 09-16-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
San Chez appreciates the importance of supporting art organizations by hosting stART, a fundraising event for Avenue for the Arts.
Bus Stop Stories showcase local resident experiences on public transportation
Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Disability Advocates of Kent County, Tommy Allen Creative and Friends of Transit Announces the launch “Bus Stop Stories,” a new video series showcasing The Rapid’s new BRT Silver Line.
Jarekus Singleton - "Suspicion"
Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Jarekus Singleton and his band stopped in the WYCE Library to share some blues. This is one of those songs.
Story Matters: Robert Kennedy talks about living life with mental illness
Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Robert Kennedy shares about how he came to the Heartside neighborhood, what his life is like with a mental illness and what his hopes are for the future.
Story Matters: Katalina Corona creates art in Heartside neighborhood
Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Katalina Corona, mixed-media artist, explains both the importance of art and of withholding judgment.
German club invites community to celebrate Oktoberfest
Submitted 09-15-2014 under NEWS
The local Edelweiss Club is hosting their annual celebration of German heritage through food, beer, music and dancing September 26-27.
Hunger Action Week addresses food access, nutrition in Kent County
Submitted 09-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
The annual event series turns its attention to the intersections of hunger, poverty and health, Sept. 14-20.
UICA reveals special preview of ArtPrize exhibit
Submitted 09-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
UICA Exhibitions Curator AJ Paschka gives us a special preview of the ArtPrize Exhibit. [Video 1 of 3]