Which Way Home
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS
This documentary film,followed by discussion led by Zulema Moret, follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow.
Appleseed Collective - Life Is Beautiful, I Guess
Submitted 05-15-2012 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.
Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS
Miriam Aukerman will discuss the protection of civil liberties in a time of economic crisis.
National program seeks out Grand Rapids artist
Submitted 05-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The national program, Hope Equals, has requested that local artist Georgia Taylor join them in the Middle East this summer.
Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety
Submitted 05-14-2012 under OPINION
Block Captain's Dinner gets community leaders "fired up" about what's next for the neighborhood.
Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS
As Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids, various events and workshops will be held in the community to encourage health and sustainability through active commuting options.
New Grand Rapidian Molly Clauhs rises as notable culinary asset
Submitted 05-14-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
From food trucks to cooking classes to podcasts, Molly Clauhs discusses a few of her endeavors since moving to Grand Rapids just one year ago- and reveals some future foodie delights.
Jim Avett - Tribes
Submitted 05-11-2012 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.
Cultural historian Kevin Finney honored with 2012 Baxter Award
Submitted 05-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Kevin Finney, highly regarded for his knowledge of Native Americans from the Great Lakes region, was honored with the 2012 Baxter Award Thursday night by the Grand Rapids Historical Society at its annual banquet.
Catalyst Radio: Refugee children find homes through aid of Bethany Christian Services
Submitted 05-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The Refugee Foster Care Program of Bethany Christian Services works to find homes locally for children displaced from numerous countries.