Restoring the charm of old Grand Rapids
Submitted 12-04-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
616 Development restores the charm of the old Kendall building for a night of storytelling, history and celebration.
Asia Monet Ray and Jordyn Jones visit Grand Rapids!
Submitted 12-04-2013 under NEWS
Asia Monet Ray is an eight year old gymnast, dancer and actress. She has garnered 30,000 followers on twitter in just 7 days. Jordyn Jones is a dancer, model and actress. Orginally from Three Rivers, Michigan she now lives in Studio City, California.
WMEAC Presents Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report Findings
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Climate Resiliency Report shows that Grand Rapids will be affected by climate change in the near term.
UICA to host 25th annual Holiday Artists' Market
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
The 25th annual holiday event will be held at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art featuring regional artists.
Cast your vote for best window display during Window Wonderland Campaign
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
Downtown area businesses get creative with storefronts for the holiday season. You can cast your vote for your favorite until December 9 to be entered into a drawing for a voter prize.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market kicks off holidays with Winter Wonderland Open House, Very Merry Market Days
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NONPROFITS
Special outdoor shopping experiences are planned on December 7, 11 and 14.
First Fridays on Avenue for the Arts offers chance for unique holiday shopping
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
The Avenue for the Arts organizes shop hop hours on the first Friday each month. This Friday, many businesses will be open until 10 p.m. to assist with your holiday shopping list.
Soccer fans rally, storytellers gather at SpeakEZ Lounge
Submitted 12-03-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Eric Albertson combines his love for soccer and storytelling by catering to fans at his restaurant bar SpeakEZ Lounge on Monroe Avenue.
Caring for a shared place: restoring the water of the walleye
Submitted 12-03-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Calvin College students are working to restore the most polluted watershed in the area, now known as Plaster Creek.
Grand Rapids-based startup launches app to help feed hungry children
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
FoodCircles curates great local restaurants, and provides dishes starting at $1 online. Your entire purchase goes to charity, feeding one child in need for each $1 spent.