Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Calvin College hosts its popular biennial event "Festival of Faith and Writing" this weekend. Thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors and speakers make the festival a significant forum for discussion and education.
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Submitted 04-20-2012 under OPINION
Starting Monday, April 23, The Rapidian's first fund drive begins, asking members of the community to show support for their hyperlocal, citizen-powered news source.
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
The first milliner, a career practiced solely by women, opened her hat shop at the corner of Monroe and Ottawa in 1838. By 1900 over one hundred women listed milliner as their occupation in the city directory.
YNPN.GR presents Ignite Conference 2012 - Friday, May 4th - 12:30pm to 5:00pm
11 local organizations will take the stage at Wealthy Theater to express their nonprofits’ missions, visions and values...through song.
Submitted 04-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Leah Thomas competes in bodybuilding competitions in Grand Rapids.
The new Bob Marley documentary has a strong Grand Rapids connection with musician Don Kinsey.
Submitted 04-19-2012 under OPINION
Why people-powered media matters.
Dance In The Annex (DITA) and ArtPeers launch presales for TRIP THE LIGHT 2012 - the event takes place May 12 at Wealthy Theatre, ft. live, local and original music and modern dance.
Submitted 04-18-2012 under OPINION
My singular but jolly criticism of the night was that there was simply not enough time to take in everything that was on offer.
