The Crane Wives - "Little Soldiers"
Submitted 03-17-2014 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.
Hope on their sleeves: clothing startup believes in Michigan's resilience
Submitted 03-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Driven by a passion for design and a fierce loyalty to their home state, Live. Love. Michigan. strives to make it in the clothing business and bring Michigan up with them.
Strength in numbers: Local runner shares her journey
Submitted 03-17-2014 under VOICES
May it be the number of miles or number of friends, local runner Stephanie Freriks Doublestein shares her journey of strength in running.
Horticulturist to teach small space growing methods
Submitted 03-14-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Flowerland in Kentwood welcomes Stacey Hirvela to give a free presentation on gardening and growing food in limited space and urban settings.
Catalyst Radio: LadyFestGR expanding women-focused workshops, entertainment
Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS
As a grassroots celebration of women, through workshops, vendors and performances, the third annual LadyFestGR is centered on a single day – Sat., Mar. 22, bringing a heavy focus on local talent and expertise.
Story Matters: Elyse Welcher finds her place on South Division
Submitted 03-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Elyse Welcher owns Parliament The Boutique on the Avenue for the Arts, and has participated in every event she could: from Free Radical to ArtPrize to Art.Downtown.
Story Matters: Kate Lewis explains welcome, events of Avenue for the Arts
Submitted 03-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
Kate Lewis move to Grand Rapids and felt very welcomed, especially by the support and events through Avenue for the Arts.
Missional organization to give glimpse of poverty's challenges at local colleges
Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS
Access of West Michigan will present a poverty simulation workshop designed to promote an understanding of low-income struggles at Davenport University on March 24 and at GRCC on March 31.
Poetry Reading and Contest Award Announcement with Thomas Lynch
Submitted 03-13-2014 under NONPROFITS
Thomas Lynch will be giving a poetry reading on Saturday, April 12, at 7pm. In addition, the winner of the Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters/The Michigan Poet 2014 Poetry Contest, judged by Mr. Lynch, will be announced at this reading. This event will be held at Schuler Books & Music.
Refugee support program looking for more volunteers
Submitted 03-13-2014 under NEWS
Thrive is in need of volunteers to assist refugees in English, transportation and other miscellaneous needs as they transition to their new life in the Grand Rapids area.