The Rapidian Home

The Feed

The Rapidian to celebrate five years at historic downtown hotel

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

The Rapidian will celebrate five years of citizen journalism on Tuesday, September 23, at the historic downtown Morton Hotel during the SiTE:LAB exhibition preview. All proceeds will go to raise awareness about citizen journalism and engagement on The Rapidian.

view

Local zinesters organize first feminist film fest at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

The Bandit Zine will present the first ever film festival in Grand Rapids that focuses on feminine and gender issues.

view

Sustaining a vibrant art community

Submitted 09-16-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

San Chez appreciates the importance of supporting art organizations by hosting stART, a fundraising event for Avenue for the Arts.

view

Bus Stop Stories showcase local resident experiences on public transportation

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Disability Advocates of Kent County, Tommy Allen Creative and Friends of Transit Announces the launch “Bus Stop Stories,” a new video series showcasing The Rapid’s new BRT Silver Line.

view

Jarekus Singleton - "Suspicion"

Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Jarekus Singleton and his band stopped in the WYCE Library to share some blues. This is one of those songs.

view

Story Matters: Robert Kennedy talks about living life with mental illness

Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Robert Kennedy shares about how he came to the Heartside neighborhood, what his life is like with a mental illness and what his hopes are for the future.

view

Story Matters: Katalina Corona creates art in Heartside neighborhood

Submitted 09-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Katalina Corona, mixed-media artist, explains both the importance of art and of withholding judgment.

view

German club invites community to celebrate Oktoberfest

Submitted 09-15-2014 under NEWS

The local Edelweiss Club is hosting their annual celebration of German heritage through food, beer, music and dancing September 26-27.

view

Hunger Action Week addresses food access, nutrition in Kent County

Submitted 09-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

The annual event series turns its attention to the intersections of hunger, poverty and health, Sept. 14-20.

view

UICA reveals special preview of ArtPrize exhibit

Submitted 09-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

UICA Exhibitions Curator AJ Paschka gives us a special preview of the ArtPrize Exhibit. [Video 1 of 3]

view

Browse