The Rapidian Home

Grand Rapids

Brewery Vivant to fight hunger Monday

Submitted 10-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

On Oct. 13, the brewery will donate 25 percent of all sales to Feeding America West Michigan.

view

Pushing Boundaries with Free Radical 2014

Submitted 10-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Unlike ArtPrize, Free Radical won’t have all the frills of the large glitzy event, but will stay genuine in its nature to showcase local work, a priceless integrity to the community.

view

What's on Tap: October 9-15

Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS

As the cooler weather arrives in Grand Rapids commemorate the release of Harvest Ale at Founder's taproom this Saturday all day.

view

Spectrum Health hosts Candid Conversations with Amy Robach, Susan Ford Bales

Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS

Keynote speaker and "Good Morning America" news anchor Amy Robach openly spoke about her breast cancer diagnosis and her outlook on life.

view

ArtPrize Off the Beaten Path: MoDiv

Submitted 10-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Shops at Monroe Center and Division offer various local vendors and ArtPrize entries as a 2014 Venue

view

Public responds to second night of "Why These Finalists" discussion

Submitted 10-08-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after watching the second night of "Why These Finalists,", these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning.

view

I don't like it: How not to form critical discourse about art

Submitted 10-08-2014 under OPINION

When we talk about art, I have just one rule: you can't just say "I like it" or "I don't like it." Quality art criticism is not about being honest for the enjoyment of honesty alone- it is about helping the viewer and the artist.

view

Battling to get deeper: "Reciprocity" finds favor with public vote

Submitted 10-07-2014 under OPINION

Marc Sijan's work, a contender as one of the public vote finalists, tells the story of his relationship with his father. Why do we- the public, children, parents- connect with this work?

view

Innovation Central students chosen to attend APEC summit in Beijing

Submitted 10-07-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Three high school students from Grand Rapids Public Schools have been selected to to attend the APEC Finance Ministers Conference in Beijing this October.

view

ArtPrize awards celebration planned for Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 10-07-2014 under NEWS

The celebration of the final winners at Rosa Parks Circle, open to the public, will include performances by Troll for Trout and Domestic Problems.

view

Browse