Grand Rapids selected as pacesetter for exemplary work with young readers
Submitted 06-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
National honor recognizes work in the early years to ensure that low-income students are reading on grade level by the end of third grade.
In Season June 12, 2012
Submitted 06-09-2012 under NONPROFITS
Check out what is in season for the Week of June 12 - This week we have Cherries! But get them before they are gone!
Badenya - Balakulania
Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
UICA houses movie theater for art film seekers
Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
UICA theater manager talks about the vision for their state of the art theater downtown GR. The most recent film shown was "Gerard Richter Painting," and coming up next is "Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview."
Dinderbeck to print onsite at Market
Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dinderbeck artist collective will be at the Market offering onsite printing and quality handmade products at the parking lot of 106 S. Division. June 9 noon-9 p.m.
Rock the Block returns with food, entertainment, chess tournament
Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Over 70 local nonprofits will be available to attendees of Rock the Block while they check out the food, entertainment and chess tournament.
Market presented by Avenue for the Arts to be held this Saturday only
Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Come see local and regional art available for purchase, local musicians and recycled materials transformed into pieces of art on Saturday, June 9.
Blandford Nature Center Presents: Yoga in the Woods
Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
Join Blandford for the opportunity to take your yoga into nature this summer.
A Watershed Moment: Ecofeminism and women's health
Submitted 06-08-2012 under NEWS
Dr. Julia Mason discusses ecofeminism and women’s unique relationship with the environment.
Catalyst Radio: Michigan Abolitionist Project working to end sex slavery, labor trafficking
Submitted 06-08-2012 under NEWS
MAP is training volunteers to help prevent and end modern-day slavery