Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Vendor Spotlight: Rose Beerhorst

Submitted 07-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tastefully bold patterns and colorful folk style. Rose talks about her handmade rugs, managing her small business, and favorite Grand Rapids restaurant

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Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition's prepares for city certification

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

Executive Director Tom Tilma talks about creating longevity for the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, and how they are helping to create a cyclist friendly community.

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Celebrate Independence Day downtown

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids' Independence Day celebration at Ah-Nab-Awen Park will cover two days this year.

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Downtown Market open for holiday weekend

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

The Outdoor Market will be open all three days this 4th of July holiday week: Tuesday (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.); Thursday (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.-2 p.m.). The indoor market hall will be open regular hours all weekend, including 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

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Envisioning the future of Grand Rapids: how best to utilize downtown, riverfront

Submitted 07-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. along with the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools have launched a comprehensive planning process to inform the direction of downtown and the riverfront.

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Craft House to host professional development workshop for artists

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

Craft House is offering artists a one day workshop to hone professional skills.

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RitaGirls' Boutique Bakery grows from bakery cart to brick and mortar

Submitted 07-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Micki Ackerman and her niece Maria Tornga bake cupcakes and custom cakes in downtown's MoDiv shops at Monroe Center and Division. They'll even deliver or cater your sweet treats.

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Treat yourself to free music, fresh air, fun this summer

Submitted 06-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Every weeknight all summer, there are multiple opportunities to listen to free music in the Grand Rapids area. Pack a picnic and head out to one of the many listed here.

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