Foundation set for the Pyramid Scheme
Submitted 07-22-2010 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Planning Commission voted today to approve a special land use permit for the Pyramid Scheme, a proposed neighborhood bar and music venue at 68 Commerce Ave SW in downtown Grand Rapids. Behind the scheme are Jeff and Tami VandenBerg...
This Friday is Books and Storytelling Night at GRAM on the Green
Submitted 07-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
The theme this Friday evening at GRAM on the Green/DowntownGR Bazaar is “Books and Storytelling,” featuring fun giveaways by local libraries and an excerpt reading by four West Michigan authors. Enjoy written works of art read aloud by Tanya Eby,...
[MIDTOWN | HERITAGE HILL] First cupcake eat-off fueled by Nantucket this Saturday
Submitted 07-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
What began as a joke will become a reality this Saturday morning. Hot dogs, crack fries, chili, and barbeque, in the spirit of food competitions, a new one has arrived on the scene: Nantucket Baking Company's first cupcake eat-off to benefit God's...
GRAM/Ox-Bow Lecture Series Presents John Corbett's "Ox-Bow: Now and Then."
Submitted 07-20-2010 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Art Museum presents the third installation of the GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series, featuring John Corbett's Ox-Bow: Now and Then. The lecture will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Museum's Cook Auditorium on Friday, July 23,...
Formal Wear At the Beach A Great Summer Activity
Submitted 07-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Nothing says summer in Grand Rapids like getting out of town for a day and heading to the beach in Grand Haven, a mere 30 miles away. Five years ago, two locals had a different idea for going to the beach. Friends and 76 Coffee...Best Buy employees' volunteering pays off big for Boys & Girls Club members
Submitted 07-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
Amazing things can happen when big corporations pair up with local non-profits, and on June 28th and 29th, Best Buy demonstrated exactly this. Forty-seven Club members from Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth participated in...
The Golfer's Prayer Book
Submitted 07-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
by: Rosemary Steers, Communications Specialist Sister Dorothy Ederer has been a member of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids since 1965. She taught junior high school for 14 years, receiving several awards for teaching excellence. She spent...
UICA Interview: Kurt Perschke
Submitted 07-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
With ArtPrize 2010 right around the corner, we at UICA thought it would be fun to look back on one of our artists from 2009 - Kurt Perschke. Kurt Perschke is an artist who works in sculpture, video, collage and public space. His most acclaimed work...
[MIDTOWN] MNA to help publicize your Midtown event
Submitted 07-15-2010 under NONPROFITS
Summer is buzzing with activities, from yard sales to block parties to kickball games on the Green. If you are planning an event or know of one coming up in Midtown, we can help get the word out to your neighbors. Just log onto Facebook and fill out...
GRAM/Ox-Bow Lecture Series Presents Jack Becker's "Public Art in the Age of Obama"
Submitted 07-13-2010 under NONPROFITS
Normal 0 0 1 228 1301 10 2 1597 11.1287 0 0 0 The GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series celebrates the shared centennials of these two great art organizations by bringing a distinguished lineup of speakers to the Art Museum...