GRAM on the Green presents Fainting Generals
Submitted 08-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
Join us for another GRAM on the Green/DowntownGR Bazaar, a FREE Friday night event on GRAM’s terrace and plaza in Rosa Parks Circle. Every Friday night, enjoy live music, outdoor sketching, games for all ages, and beverages (cash bar available)....Wonderfully-full
Submitted 08-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Ola! This weekend feels very mid summer…. School is creeping up but there is still time to get some fantastic lake and event time in before the season is kaput (or before Artprize begins!) Here are a few suggestions to make your weekend wonderfully-...
Artist and Vendor by Day, Volunteer by Night-- the Work of Sarah Cash
Submitted 08-05-2010 under NONPROFITS
In today’s tough economy it’s hard for an artist to make a living. Sarah Cash of Forrest Concepts is pulling out all the stops by diversifying the range of art she creates and sells. She uses recycling techniques, as well as more traditional...
Chase You Down Until You Love Me
Submitted 08-05-2010 under OPINION
Ten years ago I had a daily walk from a Hell's Kitchen apartment, to an Upper West Side bartending job. By the time I hit 80th Street, I swear to God, I always ended up behind a quarreling Basinger and Alec Baldwin. Their walking...
GRAM on the Green presents David Hardin
Submitted 08-04-2010 under NONPROFITS
Join us for another GRAM on the Green/Downtown GR Bazaar this Friday! Here's what we have planned: 5:00-7:00 p.m.DowntownGR Bazaar, giant games, giveaways, MC Steve Zaagman.Rosa Parks Circle 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.GRAM on the Green...
GRAM/Ox-Bow Lecture Series Presents Mark Pascale, "An Abbreviated Look at Comic Conventions in Art From Illuminated Manuscripts to Now"
Submitted 08-04-2010 under NONPROFITS
Join the Grand Rapids Art Museum for another lecture in the GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series. This Friday, Mark Pascale presents An Abbreviated Look at Comic Conventions in Art From Illuminated Manuscripts to Now in the Cook Auditorium from 1:30pm...
The Rapidian celebrates volunteers with SUPER-latives!
Submitted 08-02-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: On July 22, we threw our first volunteer bash. Named SUPER-latives!, we wanted to celebrate everyone who had contributed to The Rapidian, from readers to Flickr groupies to contributors to staff. The event took...
GRAM/Ox-Bow Lecture Series: Michael Bonesteel presents, "Outsider Art: An Introduction"
Submitted 07-27-2010 under NONPROFITS
Join GRAM for another lecture in the GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series. This week, Michael Bonesteel presents, "Outsider Art: An Introduction."The fascinating history of Outsider Art, from the early 20th century psychiatric collections and Jean...
UICA Volunteer Spotlight: Donna Reynolds
Submitted 07-26-2010 under NONPROFITS
Donna Reynolds, UICA's rock solid Saturday evening concessions volunteer, has dedicated her time since October 2004. Donna heard about the theatre from a coworker at the old Bijou Theater in Eastown. Since then, her friendly attitude and hard work...
in 1-2-3-4-5
Submitted 07-22-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
This week we are throwing down the Top (1-2-3-4-5) five weekend essentials: 1. Recently got to check out the Kent County String Band and not only were they eye catching (gentlemanly dress each ‘n every one of ‘em) but they sounded fantastic...