What's on Tap: September 4-10
Submitted 09-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Keep summer alive with a refreshing drink at a local brewpub.
Story Matters: Maryan Mahdi shares mother's rules for life
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
Maryan Mahdi, a Somali refugee in the Grand Rapids area, talks about what her mom has taught her and how she is proud to be an African.
Catalyst Radio: Avenue For the Arts lining up fall full of activities
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NEWS
Division Avenue and the Heartside Neighborhood will be packed with art-related events, including and beyond ArtPrize activities.
37th Annual Hispanic Festival brings beats, eats, culture back to Calder Plaza
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
This year's Hispanic Festival promises to deliver the same diverse food, music, and dances that have made it a success in the past.
SiTE:LAB to host ArtPrize exhibition preview to benefit The Rapidian
Submitted 09-02-2014 under NEWS
On Tuesday, September 23, SiTE:LAB will host its annual ArtPrize venue launch party. The ticketed event will celebrate the five year anniversary of The Rapidian. All ticket proceeds benefit The Rapidian.
Vieux Farka Touré to perform at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 09-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
Opening night of WYCE: Live at Wealthy kicks off with Vieux Farka Touré, the "Hendrix of the Sahara." Proceeds from the concert will benefit Ebony Road Players, a local theatre troupe presenting performances that focus on the Black experience.
ArtPrize provides opportunity for local residents to host visiting artists
Submitted 09-02-2014 under NEWS
The deadline is tomorrow: ArtPrize is once again facilitating connections between visiting artists and local citizens interested in hosting them.
Cousins plan to turn farmhouse into Grand Rapids' first hostel
Submitted 09-02-2014 under NEWS
The first hostel in the history of Grand Rapids is poised to open come spring of 2015. Currently they're getting ready to welcome international travelers.
Downtown Market expands green space with indoor living wall
Submitted 09-02-2014 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market has installed a "living wall" indoors on the second floor, thus expanding upon its "green" mission.
LINC Gallery to host First Fridays
Submitted 09-02-2014 under NEWS
LINC Up prepares for another First Friday event with live music, an artist reception and soul food this Friday, September 5.