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The price of liberty: Bugan's "Burying the Typewriter"

Submitted 07-10-2012 under OPINION

Grand Rapids-based poet, Carmen Bugan, publishes her memoir and wins the Breadloaf Bakeless Prize for her work.

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Bar Divani offers weekly wine education

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Owner Rimple Nayyar teaches a class on wine every Wednesday geared to help people learn more about wine in a social atmosphere.

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Baxter Community Center greenhouse cultivates healthier, friendlier community

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Baxter Community Center greenhouse was created to serve as an oasis in a food desert. Neighborhood residents on the SE side are being trained how to grow and cook healthy food right in their own back yards.

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Mayor wins Climate Protection Award for Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-09-2012 under NEWS

Mayor George Heartwell shares plans for distributing $25,000 in award money associated with the honor.

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WIC participants now have easier access to fresh fruits, vegetables

Submitted 07-08-2012 under NEWS

This summer, more fresh produce is available to members of WIC and WIC Project FRESH. The entirely digital Kent County Farmers Market Pilot Program makes it easy to access their benefits at any of the 26 participating farmers markets.

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In Season July 7, 2012

Submitted 07-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come see what's at the Farmers Market this week!

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Tim Eriksen - Solitude of the Grove > O, Death

Submitted 07-06-2012 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 is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Arrr, Matey! The GAAH Press Club reviews "Treasure Island"

Submitted 07-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club reviews "Treasure Island," performed in the Circle Theatre at Aquinas College.

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Heartside Artists featured at Dominican Center Gallery

Submitted 07-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Dominican Center at Marywood exhibits Heartside Artists during the month of July.

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Rob Smith, local and international fashion photographer, shares his story and the Flash Mob Foto Shoot

Submitted 07-06-2012 under OPINION

Rob Smith, a Michigan native, shares his journey to success while detailing the experiences and inspirations that have been apart of his development.

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