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Dance program makes art more accessible to children

Submitted 08-06-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Families with children who have always wished to dance, but have not been able to due to time or monetary constraints, may now able to experience the art form. Hearts in Motion offers a new type of dance studio.

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Finding vegan food gets easier

Submitted 08-06-2012 under NEWS

Vegan Grand Rapids offers a guide for vegan dining.

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Friday Night Conversation recap

Submitted 08-06-2012 under OPINION

A brief account of last Friday's Friday Night Conversation.

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New mural to be celebrated at 106 S. Division

Submitted 08-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division parking lot, the Avenue for the Arts will dedicate its newest addition: a fantastic new mural created by a group of UICA ArtWorks students lead by Avenue artist Erwin Erkfitz.

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Brewery Vivant hosts all-day Star Wars event

Submitted 08-05-2012 under NEWS

Brewery Vivant will host a Star Wars event on Monday August 6, with games, contests and beer.

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Creative Youth Center empowers children to be published authors

Submitted 08-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

Creative Youth Center gives children a voice through expository and creative writing classes.

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Rapidian seeks fall interns to cover ArtPrize, business innovation and more

Submitted 08-03-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian is seeking a fresh batch of interns to help bring the happenings of Grand Rapids to the community at large.

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Catalyst Radio: Inaugural GRandJazzFest at Rosa Parks Circle Aug. 18

Submitted 08-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

GRandJazzFest is a free event at Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday, Aug. 18, featuring local musicians and performers with Michigan ties.

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Filmmaker Caleb Slain wants you to support UICA

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids filmmaker Caleb Slain talks about his approach to filmmaking, why he doesn't think too much and why you should go support your local independent movie theater.

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Local nonprofit awarded new Toyota pickup truck

Submitted 08-02-2012 under NEWS

Family Promise, which focuses on providing shelter and support for homeless families in Grand Rapids, collected enough Facebook votes to win the 76th vehicle given away during Toyota's "100 cars for good" competition.

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