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City Connection: Mayor Bliss speaks to DGRI's Andy Guy about GR Forward Plan

Submitted 06-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

On this month's episode of City Connection, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss is joined by Andy Guy, Chief Outcomes Officer for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. to discuss the GR Forward plan.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Why is God gendered?

Submitted 06-04-2018 under OPINION

Richard J. asks, Why do some religious traditions assign gender to a transcendent divinity?

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Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival Week, June 4-9, 2018

Submitted 06-04-2018 under OPINION

Following the success of the 2017 Festival and other related events, including the February 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration, the Grand Rapids Asian Festival team is bringing a whole week of Asian-Pacific-focused activities to the City.

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University Wits presents: 'Jeffrey'

Submitted 06-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

Kicking off Pride Month, local theater company University Wits stages production of LGBTQ comedy "Jeffrey."

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In Season: June 2, 2018

Submitted 06-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

June is here already + it's prime season for shopping OUTSIDE! We will have a full Market of vendors tomorrow, with products ranging from Michigan-raised meats, eggs, dairy, and beans to fresh produce, cold beverages, vegetable plants, flowers (Peonies are here!) and more!

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2018 Festival of the Arts celebrates rich tradition and new additions

Submitted 05-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

Organizers and volunteers are working hard to prepare for the 49th annual Festival of the Arts taking place on June 1, 2 and 3 in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Dyer-Ives founder John R. Hunting reflects on 50 years of Kent County poetry

Submitted 05-31-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Though the Dyer-Ives foundation closed its doors in 2016, the poetry competition it sponsored continues to recognize excellence in Kent County poets.

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American Heart Association Challenges Everyone to Get Moving

Submitted 05-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase sits down with the American Heart Association

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Father's Day Electronics Recycling Event at Comprenew

Submitted 05-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

In celebration of Father's Day, Comprenew is inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling and learn more about the hazards of e-waste.

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Public Museum offers behind scenes look at fashion collection in special pop-up experience

Submitted 05-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

The museum announces it will showcase pieces from its Fashion Collection in a special pop-up experience this weekend only, Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. This pop up experience, will showcase the collections process of photographing, cataloging and documenting artifacts.

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