Submitted 11-20-2014 under NONPROFITS
Thelma J. Pitmon talks about how music and choir attire has changed over the years at New Hope Baptist Church.
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Submitted 11-20-2014 under NEWS
With the onslaught of snowfall, walk to your favorite local brewpub and fill up a growler to enjoy in your own home.
The seventh annual Grand Rapids Wine, Beer, and Food Festival occurs starts tonight at the DeVos Place Convention Center. Explore and taste some of the Midwests' best offerings in food, wine, beer and spirits.
Submitted 11-19-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Since moving into its new downtown building, The Acton Institute has developed a braod community engagement program offering culture, public affairs, and arts.
Submitted 11-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
Lynda McDonald recalls Rev. Williams’ time at New Hope Baptist and his involvement with the mustache controversy at South High School.
Submitted 11-18-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Avenue continues to be a place where art is actively appreciated, and self-expression and critique are encouraged, and difficult problems are met with an eagerness for creative solutions.
Submitted 11-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Essence Restaurant Group has created a cocktail recipe book in time for the holiday season, providing seasonally inspired beverages for all year round, with sales going to support two local causes.
Submitted 11-18-2014 under NEWS
With craft distilleries making a splash in the local culinary and agro-tourism scene, Grand Traverse Distillery will set up shop in Grand Rapids' Downtown Market this holiday season.
GR Forward will host a series of five speaking engagements open to the public. The first, entitled "Planning with Bold Vision," will be lead by Jennifer Keesmaat, the Chief Planner for the City of Toronto.
Popular locale Tanglefoot Studios has been hosting its pop-up gallery show for more than two decades. This year marks 23 years of holiday shopping tradition.