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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Submitted 04-09-2012 under NONPROFITS
Users can cast daily votes for Grand Rapids on Walmart's Facebook page.
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.
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.
The diary kept by Mrs. John Almy describes the difficulties of travel, both overland and by water, during the pioneer days of Grand Rapids.
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.
Author and missioner, Edwina Gateley, will offer a presentation about women on whose shoulders we all stand.
Submitted 04-06-2012 under NEWS
Statewide group is hoping to change the state constitution to allow for more casinos.
Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Allen is organizing a May 2 Creston Art Battle to support neighborhood group.
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.