Local Muslim poet settles back into Grand Rapids area after six years abroad
Submitted 06-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Twenty-nine year old Kari Moss of Ada uses her faith and strong command of the French and English languages to compose locally touted poetry.
Grand Rapids Record & CD show welcomes statewide dealers to local event
Submitted 06-12-2013 under NEWS
Bruce Parrott, local record show organizer, to orchestrate second gathering of LP and CD dealers of the year.
Shop seasonally: What's at the market now
Submitted 06-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Now featuring cooking demos, music and events, local farmers markets provide more than quality local food for shoppers.
Through the eyes of an instructor
Submitted 06-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
Dennis Grantz, Lead Photography Instructor at WMCAT, shares his experience in New York watching student, Jason Bursley, receive his national art award at Carnegie Hall.
Lessons in placemaking
Submitted 06-11-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks shares some lessons they are learning on the front lines of placemaking
GR Initiative for Leaders Celebrates Its Graduates
Submitted 06-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
GR Initiative for Leaders (GRIL) honored nine adult Community Leadership Program graduates, 23 GRIL U teen graduates and 30 Ambassador Club Ottawa Hills HS teen graduates.
Teen violence prevention program launches summer campaign
Submitted 06-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
Goal to get RAVE back in 50 classrooms this school year aimed at stopping the cycle of violence
Dynamic arts professional has strong, clear vision for UICA's future
Submitted 06-10-2013 under OPINION
An interview with Miranda Krajniak, the recently appointed Interim Executive Director of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.