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.
Meet civic investor Tami VandenBerg: Investing in the other
Submitted 04-14-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Tami VandenBerg believes that we all should have access to a great city. Her work at Well House as well as starting both The Meanwhile Bar and The Pyramid Scheme are all a part of making Grand Rapids great- for all.
Build a greener city: how investing in The Rapidian invests in your community
Submitted 04-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Follow the story of Rapidian reporter Mariah Kennedy as she inspires others to make their city a better place. Build a greener city, invest in your community: The Rapidian helps us make it possible.
Louis Savary, PhD, STD, former Jesuit, to speak at Dominican Center
Submitted 04-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
Louis Savary shares insights into the work of St. Ignatius re-envisioned with Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's powerful integration of faith and science
Multimedia, modern dance concert to be held at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 04-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
Dance in the Annex , DITA, announces the fifth and final "TRIP THE LIGHT" event , which will feature modern dance, multimedia and live music. Presale tickets are on sale now for the May 10 event at Wealthy Theatre, with additional discounts for members of Community Media Center (CMC).
Renowned Chef Bryant Terry featured at OKT Women of Color Convening April 23
Submitted 04-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
Eco-chef, food justice activist and author, Bryant Terry will meet with community members for dialogue on food justice and a cooking demo from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday April 23 at LINC Gallery, 341 Hall St. SE in Grand Rapids.
CMC welcomes SiTE:LAB co-founder Tom Clinton as new Executive Director
Submitted 04-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
Tom Clinton has accepted a new role as the Executive Director of the Community Media Center. Clinton brings multiple strengths from past roles into his leadership of local community media.