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What's On Tap: March 27-April 2

Submitted 03-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Feels like a good weekend to hit the pub, right? Of course it does. See what they're pouring right now.

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Job well done: LINC celebrates emerging leadership

Submitted 03-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

We celebrate the emerging leadership that is a true testimony of all neighborhood engagement efforts. Let us share with you some of the amazing things that are going on in the neighborhoods that we work in every day.

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DAAC members discuss art collective's future, importance to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Through fundraisers and partnerships with like-minded organizations the Division Avenue Arts Collective is encouraging interest in the local art scene while contemplating future steps.

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Harrison Report: Media Team tackles strict teachers, short recesses, visit with Governor Snyder

Submitted 03-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

The kids at Harrison Park weigh in with a political news article, an opinion editorial and an advice column. All reports come from members of the Media Team at Harrison Park Elementary School.

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Time to reduce gun violence: an open letter to Senator Dave Hildenbrand

Submitted 03-26-2014 under OPINION

Hildenbrand, who represents most of the City of Grand Rapids, has publicly stated that he's with the majority of Michiganders who want to reduce unchecked gun sales. There is a measure he can support right now.

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The Accidentals - "Lemons and Chamomile"

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series captures and archives these rare moments.

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New school sets sights globally, organizes locally

Submitted 03-25-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Global Center for Advanced Studies offers a new format for earning master's and doctoral degrees by engaging local students with world renowned philosophers.

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Brewery Vivant to host "Beer the Change" celebration

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

The East Hills brewery will present its annual sustainability report interactively on Sunday, March 30. A portion of beer sales proceeds will benefit Congress Elementary's community garden.

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Downtown Market announces spring break, summer camps for kids and teens

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

Kids can learn culinary skills and broaden their cultural knowledge while exploring foods from around the world.

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Wealthy Theatre to host evening with Dr. Carl Hart

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

"Ending the War on Drugs," presented by the Michigan ACLU, will feature special guest Dr. Carl Hart at Wealthy Theatre.

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