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La Soga screens at Third annual Latin American Film Fest

Submitted 04-09-2012 under OPINION

Dominican Republic film "La soga" was shared at Wealthy Theatre. The film's writer, producer and lead actor Manny Perez is in the building! An amazing day two of the Latin American Film Festival.

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Grand Rapids vies for $1M grant in Fighting Hunger Together Facebook campaign

Submitted 04-09-2012 under NONPROFITS

Users can cast daily votes for Grand Rapids on Walmart's Facebook page.

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Glance at the Past - The Lone Eagle

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

It was a memorable day in 1927 when Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis were welcomed to Grand Rapids by the largest reception in the city's history.

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Glance at the Past - Eagle Hotel

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Eagle Hotel, built in 1834, served the residents and visitors of the city for ninety-nine years. It had many landlords during its tenure, but one was remembered for killing a guest.

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Glance at the Past - Pioneer Travels

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

The diary kept by Mrs. John Almy describes the difficulties of travel, both overland and by water, during the pioneer days of Grand Rapids.

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Red Tail Ring - My Heart's Swift Foot

Submitted 04-07-2012 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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Mothers, Sisters, Daughters

Submitted 04-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Author and missioner, Edwina Gateley, will offer a presentation about women on whose shoulders we all stand.

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Proposal aims to bring casino to downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-06-2012 under NEWS

Statewide group is hoping to change the state constitution to allow for more casinos.

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Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity

Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Allen is organizing a May 2 Creston Art Battle to support neighborhood group.

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Until Love is Equal supporters to create human art: "To Holland, with love"

Submitted 04-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

On May 4, we come together in one of the many Michigan cities that protects its residents and workers - Grand Rapids - as "human art," a demonstration of love and support for the LGBT minority in Holland.

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