Donnie: Challenged by a Life of Love, Loss & Redemption
Submitted 04-08-2022 under NONPROFITS
Donnie owes his future to Guiding Light, noting: “I don’t know how you would describe an organization that saves your life. It’s a phenomenal place to be if you want the help. If you don’t want the help, it’s like anything else."
Community Updates: Friday, Apr. 8
Submitted 04-08-2022 under NEWS
Michigan State Police conduct an investigation into a shooting involving a GRPD officer; the Grand Rapids Public Museum announces a new original exhibition; and more
Among the Stars: GRPM & GRAAA Invite the Community to Celebrate Statewide Astronomy Night
Submitted 04-04-2022 under LOCAL LIFE
As part of the Michigan State University Science Festival, the Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association are inviting the community to Veen Observatory to celebrate Statewide Astronomy Night
Ethics and Religion Talk: How are You Connected to Co-religionists Around the World?
Submitted 04-04-2022 under OPINION
There are many inter-religious conflicts around the world that don’t directly affect us here in the US, yet it’s easy to imagine that many Americans of various faiths have strong feelings about what their coreligionists are experiencing elsewhere.
"Eat. Drink. Be Merry!" the Popular Winetasting Fundraiser at St. Cecilia Music Center is Back!
Submitted 04-02-2022 under NONPROFITS
Martha’s Vineyard Wine Tasting Annual Fundraiser to benefit St. Cecilia Music Center will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022
St. Cecilia Music Center will present Acclaimed Trombonist, Composer and Producer Delfeayo Marsalis and his Uptown Jazz Orchestra on Thursday, April 14 for an Evening of Big Band Fun
Submitted 04-02-2022 under NONPROFITS
St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids features Delfeayo Marsalis and the New Orleans dynamic Uptown Jazz Orchestra to Royce Auditorium on Thursday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. for a rousing night of big band favorites.
What's at the Market: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Submitted 04-01-2022 under NONPROFITS
It is officially the last month of Second Season Market! Come check out all the wonderful vendors who show up rain, snow, or shine all year long.
Community Updates: Friday, Apr. 1
Submitted 04-01-2022 under NEWS
More funds for infrastructure are coming to Grand Rapids; PBGR asks for ideas on how to improve local neighborhoods; new residents and exhibits at John Ball Zoo; and more
Ethics and Religion Talk: Crises of Faith, part 2
Submitted 03-28-2022 under OPINION
Ethics and Religion Talk received the following question, submitted to one of our panelists: “Have any of the panel members had a crisis of faith that led them into periods of doubt, or as some call it, ‘a dark night of the soul?’ If so, what brought them back to solid footing?”
Driving Neighborhood Change via "Building Leaders, Building Communities"
Submitted 03-28-2022 under NONPROFITS
A new resident leadership workshop series hosted by Roosevelt Park community organizations explores what it means to contribute positive change to the neighborhood