Art.Downtown. is in Need of Volunteers!
Submitted 04-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Art.Downtown. is a collection of local artists taking over downtown Grand Rapids for a one night only event. Visitors are invited to experience places they may not access on a regular basis as two trolleys provide transportation between 25 unique...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Jane VanDommelen
Submitted 03-30-2011 under NONPROFITS
Heartside Gallery and Studio began in 1993 as a small offshoot of Heartside Ministry, a program working to enrich and empower the people living in the shadow of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest city. Since then, this ever-...
"Grease" is the word!
Submitted 03-30-2011 under NONPROFITS
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish GAAH's cub reporters of the Press Club had an opportunity to see Grease live for the first time recently. Below are their reviews of the performance. "Grease"by...
"¡Grease" es la palabra!
Submitted 03-30-2011 under NONPROFITS
*Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglésEdición a cargo de Ruthie Paulson Gómez Los reporteros principiantes del Club Prensa GAAH tuvieron la oportunidad de ver la obra Grease en vivo por la primera vez recientemente. Lo...
Spontaneous giving surprises Smackdown
Submitted 03-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Local nonprofit leaders squared off Friday night in a Nonprofit Smackdown at Wealthy Theatre as part of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network’s (YNPN) national conference. What began as a fun close to the conference ended as an overwhelming...
Beauty salons making over the city
Submitted 03-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Choosing a beauty salon in downtown Grand Rapids can be a daunting task. In the half-mile between Sheldon Boulevard and Ionia Avenue alone, there are several to choose from. I spoke with upper management in three of these businesses to get a better...
[REVIEW] (a)wake: Local women artists' exhibition for Women's History Month
Submitted 03-28-2011 under OPINION
Photo essay by Denise Cheng This past weekend, the site-specific exhibition entitled "(a)wake" opened... ...and closed. The exhibition was a collection of works by 11 local artists, installed on the fifth floor of what was previously Steketee...
Review: Lady Gaga at Van Andel Arena
Submitted 03-27-2011 under OPINION
Lady Gaga arrived at Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, March 1st to perform at the final Michigan venue of her Monster Ball Tour. Her first time performing in Grand Rapids, Gaga was met by a sold-out arena of spectators eager to experience a show...
Sunday Soup #12: A full year of soups
Submitted 03-27-2011 under NEWS
The time has come: the last Sunday of the month. Three proposals were up for Sunday Soup #12, although only Ribbons of Song (this round's recipient) and Grand Rapids Comic Society presented. The potluck-minigrant event started at 6 p.m. and lasted...
Chiaroscuro Film Series Nearing Final Screenings
Submitted 03-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s the case, then the Toronto International Film Festival should feel rather proud as they’ve inspired one of the area's most talked about film series. Now in its sixth year, the...