Cook Library Scholars: A pathway of opportunity
Submitted 12-10-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities provides a safe and welcoming environment where students can flourish.
Reducing feline overpopulation, one stray at a time
Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Local non-profit Carol's Ferals helps to reduce feline overpopulation in Western Michigan
Beerhorst family to welcome community into home
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
The Beerhorst family Christmas art show has evolved over the course of 22 years.
Silent art auction to feature local goods for international clean water cause
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
A group of local artists have organized a silent auction where 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Philippines Typhoon Relief.
Mid December Holiday Art Thing: no holiday craft stuff here
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
This art exhibit features a short but respectable list of artists working in a variety of media.
More art, more shopping at Urban Lights event
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS
Avenue for the Arts presents Urban Lights, a one day event where shops on the Division Avenue corridor extend their hours for holiday shopping.
Story Matters: Marjorie Steele uncovers history of Kendall building
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
Marjorie Steele dove into the city archives to learn all about the Kendall building and the man who built it. Learn more about this iconic building at the corner of Fulton and Division.
UICA reveals nearly lost Detroit art treasure
Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The retrospective of the recently deceased Detroit artist Mary Ann Aitken share her powerful paintings with their thickly painted and encrusted surfaces. These are paintings that really need to be experienced in person for their full impact.
Andy Angelo Press Club meets Sonia Manzano
Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS
This month, students from the Andy Angelo Press Club were inspired by Latina actress and author Sonia Manzano, best known for her role as Maria on Sesame Street.
Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares how he fell in love with Grand Rapids
Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS
Marco Riolo grew up in Grand Rapids. After living elsewhere as an adult, he moved back to the city thinking it would be just a launching pad to a larger city. Instead, he fell in love with the changes he's seen and decided to make Grand Rapids his permanent home.