University students help seniors showcase life in twilight years
Submitted 07-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Octogenarians and twenty-somethings. Tuxedos, feather boas, and Michael Bublé crooning. How do we live out our retirement years? If you’re a resident of Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, it’s “Feelin’ Good.”...
ArtWorks Program Prepares Students for Creative Careers
Submitted 07-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
UICA's ArtWorks program is an innovative job training program for creative youth, ages 14 to 21. The program readies young people for 21st century creative careers by providing inventive studio practices, professional resources, and...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Ann P
Submitted 06-30-2011 under NONPROFITS
This article was written in collaboration with the artist. Our featured artist for July is Ann P. Here's a little bit about the artist, in her own words: 'Hi, my name is Ann P. I was a critical care Registered...
Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 3
Submitted 06-29-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Part III: “FREE INDEED” This is part three in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He performed last Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective (115 S....
Emperor's New Clothes - Kabuki Style
Submitted 06-27-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Emperor’s New Clothes – Kabuki Style “Ten thousand greetings and welcome,” begins the Stage Keeper of Master Arts Theatre’s Youth Summer Stock’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, July 22 – 30, 2011....
Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 2
Submitted 06-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Part II: “FALSE PROPHETS” This is part two in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He is performing this Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective (115 S. Division) in...
Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 1
Submitted 06-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Part I: THE "CULT ALBUM" This is part one in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He is performing this Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective (115 S. Division) in...
A proud weekend for West Michigan Pride Festival
Submitted 06-21-2011 under NEWS
Bigger crowds, more vendors, exciting performers and a beautiful summer day made this year’s West Michigan Pride Festival, celebrating the LGBT community, one to remember. The festival started silently 23 years ago by the owners of The...
New Heartside businesses, getting saucy Italian style and snazzy photo recap of the Meetup!
Submitted 06-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
Welcome to a wonderful warm June! This month It’s All Happening includes a peek at a few new Neighbors, an inside look at an exciting event series and some pics from the June Meetup! Revision Division is in full effect month...
Opening Event for new Refugee Support Program
Submitted 06-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
South Wyoming United Methodist Church has founded a new organization to assist Grand Rapids area refugees with a variety of issues. We are starting a transportation program to assist refugees in attending local programs specific to refugee...