July 16 Theme focuses on Dance at GRAM on the Green
Submitted 07-13-2010 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, Grand Rapids Art Museum highlights Broken Flowers, A Butoh-Inspired Performance during GRAM on the Green. Experience this powerful, ephemeral dance on GRAM’s front steps from 8 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Rachel Finan choreographs the...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery & Studio-- David Broaduz
Submitted 07-12-2010 under NONPROFITS
Heartside Gallery and Studio began in 1993 as a small program of Heartside Ministry. This ever-expanding program continues to offer the Heartside community and its neighbors a supportive and safe environment in which to create,...
[EAST HILLS] House Show Report: Ribbons of Song releases new album, hangs out in garden
Submitted 07-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
This article is the first in an occasional series of house show reports. House shows are pretty much exactly what they sound like, informal musical performances staged in and around people’s homes. From the caves to Victorian chambers and...
[MIDTOWN] Midtown Green sculpture and meditation garden proposal meeting
Submitted 07-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
Midtown Green Park, at the corner of Eastern and Fountain, has long been a favorite neighborhood fun spot. Whether it’s flying a kite, throwing a frisbee or playing catch with Fido, many Midtown neighbors use this park as an extension of their...
Ox-Bow Artist Reception and Lecture Series July 9
Submitted 07-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week signals the beginning of the GRAM/Ox-Bow Friday Lecture Series. Celebrating the shared centennials of these two great art organizations, this summer-long event will bring a distinguished lineup of speakers to the Art Museum. Learn about...
From Garbage to Art; The Power of Recycling
Submitted 07-06-2010 under NONPROFITS
A new style of crafting is emerging and local artisan Ryan Wyrick is one step ahead of the curve. For years, Ryan has been using recycled materials and found objects to create beautiful pieces of art. I was able to get the inside scoop as to why he...
July 9 Conversation is About Dance at GRAM on the Green!
Submitted 07-06-2010 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, immerse yourself in music and dance with GRAM’s Friday Night Conversation: Bi-Line Post Modern Dance. The dance, organized by GVSU professor Shawn Bible, will begin in Rosa Parks Circle and progress into the Terrace Indoor Lounge,...
[MIDTOWN] Scavenger hunt: What's on your sub-neighborhood plaque?
Submitted 07-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids is peppered with neighborhood plaques. Take a closer look at Midtown's and you'll see there are actually seven distinct plaques tacked all over the neighborhood. Ashby Row, Brikyaat, Cegielnia Crossing, Coldbrook Creek, North of Market...
Yippie-ki-yeahoo!
Submitted 07-01-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Since I just got done loading up all of my pictures from June I had the harsh realization that 1/3 of summer is OVER! (small panic) and frankly while it has been chock full of Grand Rapids goodness I really need to get my butt in gear to make...
July 2 is HERO NIGHT at GRAM on the Green/DowntownGR Bazaar: Great Fun for Families!
Submitted 07-01-2010 under NONPROFITS
The GR Firefighters are parking Engine No. 7 at Rosa Parks Circle from 5-7pm on Friday, July 2 for an up close and personal look at the big red truck. The crew will be on hand to meet families and hand out coloring books that have fire safety...