Running the RIver Bank
Submitted 04-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
34th Annual River Bank Run to be held Saturday, May 14th. This article gives specific details for the event as well as reasons why Rapidians should attend, whether running or cheering from the side.
Visit the Kendall Graduate Studios this Year at Art.Downtown.
Submitted 04-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Kendall College of Art and Design Graduate Studio space features 35 KCAD grads majoring in Printmaking, Drawing, Painting and Photography. Their work ranges from highly rendered figurative work t
Community Foundation Awards $375,000 in New Grants
Submitted 04-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
This week Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Board of Trustees approved new grants that support art education, a farmers market and Kent County parks.
Rapid Revolution to kick off Rapid Yes initiative
Submitted 04-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Rapid Revolution concert scheduled for April 16 at Rosa Parks Circle
David LaGrand: Harnessing the sun
Submitted 04-13-2011 under NONPROFITS
After doing current research, I realized that solar power had had recent massive shifts in costs and efficiency that suddenly made solar power more attractive.
Building our skills and building community: public hours get special
Submitted 04-12-2011 under OPINION
The Rapidian's "Public Hours" are being revamped: bi-weekly themes around photo essays, cloud computing, creative commons and strong interview skills are planned for upcoming months.
Literacy Center Partners with Artist Erick Picardo
Submitted 04-12-2011 under NONPROFITS
"Pulse of the Saints" is now displayed in the Literacy Center's lobby.
Educating adults plants seeds of hope
Submitted 04-12-2011 under NEWS
Plaza Comunitaria opens its doors to Latino adults who would like to earn their high school diplomas from their home countries.
Educar adultos es sembrar esperanza
Submitted 04-12-2011 under NEWS
La Plaza Comunitaria abre sus puertas para adultos Latinos que desean obtener títulos de bachillerato de sus propios países.
A Cheetah on Wealthy Street
Submitted 04-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
A review of The Electric Cheetah restaurant on Wealthy by Diamond. The Electric Cheetah uses many local products to encourage growth within Grand Rapids and offers a creative adaptive menu.