What's On Tap: March 20-26
Submitted 03-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Thursday is the first official day of spring. It may not feel like it, but it's worth celebrating with drinks at the pub this weekend!
Film festival submissions coordinator encourages community, diversity
Submitted 03-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Robby Morgan wants a diverse and collaborating film community that doesn't have negative elements of elitism.
Pitbulls: "Beyond the Myth" Film Fundraiser
Submitted 03-20-2014 under NONPROFITS
Keiffer & Friends Pit Bull Rescue Presents "Beyond the Myth" Film Fundraiser to help raise awareness about this loving breed that more times then not is put down.
The Crane Wives - "Sleeping Giants"
Submitted 03-19-2014 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.
Struggling young talent discovers herself in Adult World
Submitted 03-19-2014 under OPINION
Now showing at the UICA, Adult World follows a young hopeful poet trying to find her place in the real world.
LadyfestGR to hit city for third year
Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS
A day showcasing female led-workshops and performances will take over three venues in the Heartside neighborhood on Saturday March 22.
Grand Rapids resident to be honored with prestigious Athena Award from U of M
Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS
Lorissa MacAllister, president and founder of Enviah consulting and research in Cascade, will honored with an Athena Award for leading in health and wellness design.
New media project aims to elevate neighborhood voices
Submitted 03-18-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Four media workshops will introduce a new project to help the people of Grand Rapids by providing access to modern media at the neighborhood level.
Sietsema Orchards to host fruit tree planting workshop
Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS
A morning of free workshops for those interested in growing fruit trees is scheduled for March 22 at the Sietsema Orchards.