Winter photos: Someone must know which street this is
Submitted 12-30-2010 under OPINION
A couple of weeks ago, The Rapidian and The Grand Rapids Press launched their respective winter photo projects. On our part, we asked Rapidians to share what there is to love about West Michigan winters. The Press opted for a caption...
Five Questions with Local Artists: Ann Chuchvara
Submitted 12-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
These five questions have been posed to several different local artists, their responses create this series. Ann Chuchvara earned a BF A at Grand Valley State University and an MFA at University of Colorado. She currently works and...
WT Centennial: The Ghost Light
Submitted 12-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
As you may know, Community Media Center's Wealthy Theatre kicks off its Centennial Celebration at Midnight on Dec. 31, 2010 - at the Starlight Six New Year's Eve Concert, on the theatre's main stage, in Peter Wege Auditorium. At Midnight, Wealthy...
Stability through Innovation: Securing the Wealthy Theatre’s Next 100 Years
Submitted 12-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
Stability through Innovation: Securing the Wealthy Theatre’s Next 100 YearsBy Erin Wilson, Theatre DirectorWealthy Theatre, in Grand Rapids, MI, designed by prolific architect Pierre Lindhout (1891-1940), turns 100 in 2011. Operated by Grand Rapids...
UICA: A Brilliant Investment
Submitted 12-22-2010 under NONPROFITS
A recent Gallup poll reports that the number one reason people become attached to a community is “openness.” For a region to prosper it must embrace people and ideas that are different. This belief is at the core of UICA. Every day we help our...
Season's greetings and what Picturesque shows us about Rapidians so far
Submitted 12-21-2010 under OPINION
It's been half a week since Picturesque went up, and we've gotten over 30 submissions in the meantime. A few things that are coming across in the photos: Even in the winter, Grand Rapidians feel a strong connection to the lake. When I tell folks I...
Five Questions with Local Artists: Cindi Ford
Submitted 12-18-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
These five questions have been posed to several different local artists, their responses create this series. Cindi Ford has been teaching Printmaking part-time at Kendall College of Art & Design for over a decade. She is known for her non-...
UICA Offers Free Seminar Series For Youth
Submitted 12-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
This February, UICA's ArtWorks Youth Program will offer a free Seminar Series. This series will feature films, workshops, and presentations by local professional artists. All program offerings will introduce students to current issues facing our...
Five Questions with Local Artists: Michael Pfleghaar
Submitted 12-11-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
These five questions have been posed to several different local artists, their responses create this series. First up, Michael Pfleghaar, local painter and orginal member of Tanglefoot Studios. What do you do and why do you do it? Mixed media...
International and National Art Professionals Talk UICA
Submitted 12-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
In this video, we interviewed international and national art professionals about the importance of an organization like UICA. If you are interested in donating online to UICA, please visit uica.org/donate.