Breakdancing group Aerial Tactic finds future through dancing
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Through practicing as a group at Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities and doing live performances, the boys of Aerial Tactic are getting out of their houses and staying active.
East Hills chef reflects on community involvement, experience in global cooking
Submitted 04-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Hailing from the other side of the globe, Chef Roman Petrack of Kangaroo Kitchen and Catering has seen growing community involvement in his four years in the city.
A Healthy Plaster Creek Watershed: Magnet for birds, butterflies
Submitted 04-15-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
When native plants are incorporated into our cities, parks, and yards, numerous benefits are realized.
Rapidian community celebration to recognize civic investors
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Join us in celebrating our annual fund drive at the Richard App Gallery in East Hills. The event is this Friday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
Neighborhood churches to exhibit art
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NEWS
A two day conference, and following art exhibit open to the public, uses art to bridge the gap between cultures, with over 300 pieces of original artwork and eight participating churches.
Tanglefoot to feature GVSU assistant professor Susan Klein
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NEWS
Tanglefoot studio will feature artwork by Susan Klein, visiting assistant professor at GVSU
National headliner comic to perform at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Fortune Feimster was first brought to Grand Rapids during LaughFest 2013. She returns this summer for a show of her own.
Storytellers spin tales for elementary classrooms, public events
Submitted 04-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Story Spinners of Grand Rapids have created an elementary program focusing on fables that they will present in addition to continued appearances at events like Festival of the Arts.
Meet civic investor Erica VanEe: Investing in a place at the table
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
Erica VanEe says it wasn't until she was living, working and playing in the same community that she truly found a sense of place and purpose. VanEe brings her history of inclusive strategy and work in education to her new appointment on the City of Grand Rapids Planning Commission.
The Appleseed Collective - "Between Your World and Mine"
Submitted 04-14-2014 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.