Eastown Street Fair celebrates diverse, quality community offerings
Submitted 09-25-2012 under OPINION
The 39th annual Eastown Street Fair delivered great live music, amazing food and unique wares- all adding up to a fantastic day in the sun.
Shortlist revealed at ArtPrize Hub
Submitted 09-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The top 25 pieces determined by public vote, as of 6:00 Monday night, and top 25 for jurors were announced at a public event simulcast on WOOD TV8.
What do you see: abstracting the landscape at The Spot
Submitted 09-24-2012 under OPINION
Megan Klco's "Crisis of Indecision" and Justin Kellner's "Cycle" captured my attention at The Spot.
Mayor answers citizen concerns, responds to GQ Magazine's ArtPrize article
Submitted 09-24-2012 under NEWS
Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.
High Five offers innovative take on ArtPrize curation
Submitted 09-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
High Five provides a contemplative and well-executed space at 55 Campau
Gaspard Gallery combines poetry and photography
Submitted 09-24-2012 under OPINION
Near the southern boundary of the competition, two newcomers to the Avenue have created a space that rewards those who step away from the crowds.
Role/Play at Kendall College shows that sometimes less is more
Submitted 09-22-2012 under OPINION
Sometimes what pieces are made out of steal all the glory. In Kendall's exhibition "Role/Play," what the work is made from only begins to scratch the surface of this expertly curated show.
What do you see: Plexus No 18 at Kendall College
Submitted 09-22-2012 under OPINION
Gabriel Dawe's strings will take you in and off center, another sophisticated and playful work along with a venue full of that same successful tension between playfulness and complexity.
Goodwill Industries Eliminates Wastes, Benefiting Local Community
Submitted 09-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids works to eliminate waste from unsold donations
"Cup of Life" takes a closer look at coffee
Submitted 09-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Bitter End employee Alysha Lach's ArtPrize entry investigates people's relationship to coffee