"Hard Femme" art exhibit to examine gender issues
Submitted 08-07-2013 under NEWS
The upcoming exhibit at Con Artist Crew starting August 10 is designed to create dialogue about gender and includes work from local and international artists.
Harmony Brewing Company introduces local lunch menu
Submitted 08-06-2013 under OPINION
Beer for lunch? Harmony Brewing Company suggests just that, with a new lunch menu and a new lower alcohol beer.
Shop Seasonally: carrots are coming
Submitted 08-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
With the seasons slowly changing, root crops like potatoes, carrots and beets are available right alongside summer corn, peaches and eggplant.
PaLatté Coffee and Art blends love for art with pleasure of coffee
Submitted 08-06-2013 under NEWS
Maria and Federico Farias, two local independent artists, combined two of their favorite things to create a new destination downtown designed to remove the barriers between people and art.
ArtPrize seeks volunteers for fall event
Submitted 08-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
ArtPrize is getting ready to register volunteers for the upcoming fall competition, and is kicking things off with a special event for volunteers on August 14.
Pickle-making as placemaking
Submitted 08-06-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Placemaking is work. It takes a group effort and motivation to improve the quality of this space around us. But placemaking can also be easy, and as enjoyable as making pickles.
Grand Raggidy Roller Girls to chase pub crawl participants
Submitted 08-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
This year's Running of the Bulls will raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan as members of Grand Raggidy Roller Girls chase participants on a scavenger hunt throughout downtown bars.
Thai around Grand Rapids in two minutes
Submitted 08-05-2013 under OPINION
I do a lightning round review of 13 Thai restaurants in less than two minutes.
John Butler Trio fans jump onstage during memorable concert
Submitted 08-05-2013 under OPINION
At least five members of the audience jumped onstage during the encore of John Butler Trio performance at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Highlights from the show included classic jam "Ocean" and an end of the world dance party.
In Season: August 3, 2013
Submitted 08-02-2013 under NONPROFITS
Come check out what bounty the month of August has in store for you at Fulton Street this week!