Hard cider industry expanding in West Michigan
Submitted 07-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Local ciderists like The Peoples Cider Company, Sietsema Orchards, Vander Mill Ciders and Virtue Cider are all part of the growing craft cider industry.
Acorn Studios sprouts creative collaboration in cooperative space
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NEWS
Acorn Studios has opened a creative space in Uptown that caters to a wide breadth of makers.
Blue 35 creates high tech office, conference spaces for rent
Submitted 07-29-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Blue 35 offers office and conference space for a day, a month or a year- and members then have access to Bluescape, a new technology that makes real time global connectivity possible.
Diverse food cultures intersect at Downtown Market
Submitted 07-29-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Downtown Market emphasizes cultural diversity as foundational to market infrastructure. From Thailand to Costa Rica, Downtown Market offers a variety of ethnic culinary dishes.
Art galleries say congratulations, farewell; contemplate "home"
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
Gallery exhibitions at The Market on First Fridays make the indoor spaces just as intriguing as the outdoor activity.
Artists, brewery pair up for Monday mingle
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Brewing Company hosts an artist meet-up every Monday night to foster networking and collaboration.
Ten Principles of Community Policing: Part Two
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
Creston Neighborhood Association explores Decentralized and Personalized Policing, and Immediate and Long-Term Proactive Solving in the city of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids' Symphony invites younger patrons to last summer picnic performance
Submitted 07-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Symphony's final Music and Microbrews Picnic Pops of the summer features music from The Eagles.
Billy Strings & Don Julin - "Big Mon / Fiddle Tune X"
Submitted 07-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
NPO Showcase: Kent County Free Preschool Campaign
Submitted 07-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
There are still free preschool slots available for Kent County children and families in need