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The Right Now returns to Founders Brewing to kick off eight show tour

Submitted 03-03-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Soul pop band The Right Now kicks off an eight show tour at Founders Brewing on March 25 to debut their new album: Starlight.

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Serving Heartside neighborhood for 50 years

Submitted 03-01-2017 under NONPROFITS

This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dégagé Ministries. Though the physical location has changed several times, the services have greatly expanded, and the number of people being served has grown tremendously, but the foundation upon which this ministry was formed has remained firm.

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WYCE Catalyst Radio - Programmers Hall of Fame 2017

Submitted 03-01-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

2017 marks the 30th Anniversary of WYCE! In celebration of the hundreds of volunteer programmers who have made it all possible, we are establishing the WYCE Programmer Hall of Fame. Join us at Jammies XVIII as we honor our first four inductees! Today, host Jessica Gladden speaks with two members of

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Catalyst Radio: Refugees in Crisis

Submitted 03-01-2017 under NEWS

Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Donna Abbott from Bethany Christian Services on the controversial executive orders halting refugee entry into the United States. Aired 2017-02-03.

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Symphony celebrates music of J.S. Bach at eleventh Grand Rapids Bach Festival

Submitted 02-28-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

The eleventh biennial celebration of the music of J.S. Bach, founded by Linn Maxwell Keller, opens March 5 with multiple events in Grand Rapids

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The Rapid should make it easy for people to get their change back

Submitted 02-28-2017 under OPINION

I take The Rapid everyday to and from City Middle High School. I should not have to worry about not getting my money back as cash if my bus card does not work.

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"Let's Talk GR Music" latest meeting covers marketing, promotion

Submitted 02-28-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

I look back at recent meeting with John Sinkevics of LocalSpins.com.

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Workshop by GVSU United Students Against Sweatshops chapter questions hedge funds, university spending

Submitted 02-27-2017 under NEWS

University USAS chapter hosted a workshop to encourage students to use their power to create change.

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Premiere of WMCAT student-produced documentary will highlight local social justice and equity

Submitted 02-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

The documentary, in partnership with the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives, will premiere on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at UICA. Admission is free, and a panel discussion will follow.

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Big voice of Lalah Hathaway, big sound of Grand Rapids Symphony, sell out 'Symphony with Soul' in DeVos Hall

Submitted 02-23-2017 under OPINION

Five-time Grammy Award winner helps sell out 2,300-seat hall for Grand Rapids Symphony's 16th annual 'Symphony with Soul'

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