Catalyst Radio: War vet in town speaks on effects of militarism
Submitted 06-28-2013 under NEWS
Marine Veteran Vince Emanuele makes connections between US military spending and social issues such as poverty.
Literacy center seeks to promote creativity, local talent with Flash Fiction Contest
Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Literacy Center of West Michigan is organizing a flash fiction contest to raise money for programs and celebrate writing talent within the community.
Outdoor movie screen coming to outdoor parks, venues
Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
DDA is seeking community input of themes for the new outdoor movie screen.
Kids to learn bike safety, receive free helmet at annual event
Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Young professionals from BL²END will be running the Bike Helmet Block Party to encourage bicycle safety this Saturday at the Salvation Army.
Grand Rapids Original Swing Society hosts prom theme night
Submitted 06-27-2013 under NEWS
The Swing Society hosted a night full of dancing despite last minute changes.
East Hills gastro pub to connect artists with community at Art in the Garden
Submitted 06-27-2013 under NEWS
The Green Well Gastro Pub is working to support local artists with their Art in the Garden event on June 30 in the ICCF garden. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.
U-Pick cherries ready for first of July
Submitted 06-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Family-owned Moelker Orchards expect heavy traffic for shortened cherry picking season.
Earthkeeper Farm devoted to soil, community
Submitted 06-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Earthkeeper Farm takes considers everything from microbes to honeybees to hogs when farming, and builds connections along the way.
Solo industrial act offers synthesizer, drum samples to music scene
Submitted 06-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Michael Bussler of Grand Rapids draws on '80s nostalgia, David Lynch and his experience in local punk bands when experimenting with his solo project, Burnt Offerings.