Submitted 08-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
GRandJazzFest is returning to Rosa Parks Circle on August 15 and 16 for West Michigan's only free weekend-long jazz festival.
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Jen Husted-Goss, owner and illustrator of Arthur's Plaid Pants, gets inspiration for her work from the '80s and pop culture, and stays local by working with Michigan made paper and a Grand Rapids printing company.
Submitted 08-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
ACT's Art of Gardening class will end with a potluck dinner on September 8.
Slows Bar-B-Q, the nationally renowned barbecue joint based in Detroit, officially opened Slows Grand Rapids (SlowsGR) on August 6 in the Downtown Market. SlowsGR is a family- or market-style dining experience with no reservations.
Submitted 08-12-2015 under OPINION
The sixth performance of this summer's Jazz in the Park series featured the Steve Sandner Quintet. Two more free Monday night events round out the series yet this summer.
Grand Rapids-frequenting jam band Umphrey’s McGee likely laid down the heaviest performance in Meijer Gardens history.
Submitted 08-11-2015 under NONPROFITS
Local food entrepreneur Torrence O’Haire has joined the staff of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market as a private parties and culinary coordinator.
Submitted 08-11-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The 21st century welcome center shares a story from its first four months and the connections that are able to be made as our GoSite Guides do more than just provide information but create a true welcome for our visitors.
Submitted 08-11-2015 under OPINION
Local organizations Equity Drinks, BL2END, OutPro and The Salon are seeking the wisdom and experiences of local residents in their upcoming forum "How We Grow," held at Wealthy Theatre on August 20.
Submitted 08-11-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Rick Angstman sees building up the local football team as a way to give back to the community he loves and build a stronger neighborhood for the kids who live there now.
