Glance at the Past - The Milliners
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
The first milliner, a career practiced solely by women, opened her hat shop at the corner of Monroe and Ottawa in 1838. By 1900 over one hundred women listed milliner as their occupation in the city directory.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network presents Ignite Conference 2012
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
YNPN.GR presents Ignite Conference 2012 - Friday, May 4th - 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Nonprofit professionals go head to head in karaoke battle May 4
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
11 local organizations will take the stage at Wealthy Theater to express their nonprofits’ missions, visions and values...through song.
Local resident embraces her femininity as a bodybuilder
Submitted 04-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Leah Thomas competes in bodybuilding competitions in Grand Rapids.
Marley movie and its local connection
Submitted 04-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The new Bob Marley documentary has a strong Grand Rapids connection with musician Don Kinsey.
DITA, ArtPeers launch presale for Trip The Light 2012
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dance In The Annex (DITA) and ArtPeers launch presales for TRIP THE LIGHT 2012 - the event takes place May 12 at Wealthy Theatre, ft. live, local and original music and modern dance.
Art brings crowds downtown to Art.Downtown.
Submitted 04-18-2012 under OPINION
My singular but jolly criticism of the night was that there was simply not enough time to take in everything that was on offer.
GVSU wins Districts at prestigious National Student Advertising Competition
Submitted 04-18-2012 under NEWS
Grand Valley State University team of 25 wins District 6 AAF National Student Advertising Competition over many big state schools. The team will move on to the National Championships for the first time in school history.
Rapidian supports community news, reporters
Submitted 04-18-2012 under OPINION
The Rapidian is a hyperlocal news source, where anyone can share the news and get support to do it well.