Bikestock Dos aimed at more than just cyclists
Submitted 07-01-2010 under NEWS
Bikestock Dos, kicking off at noon July 17 at Rosa Parks Circle, is about much more than just bicycles. Organizer, activist, student and U.S. army veteran Michael Tuffelmire wants to be clear about that. A quick look at the represented businesses...
A Passion for Creation- The Studio of Multi-Media Artist Adrianne Adelle McCluer
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
Skilled, driven, and ambitious, Adrianne Adelle McCluer, can do it all. From photography and illustration, to ceramics, jewelry, and a variety of other media, this local artist explores multiple directions of fine art and do-it-yourself craft. I was...
A Q&A with Erin Davies, "FagBug" Director
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
As part of the QUEERIES film series, sponsored by GVSU LGBT Resource Center, Wealthy Theatre is proud to feature a June 25 concert/movie, with LVNMUZQ opening at 7pm, followed by the Grand Rapids premiere of "FagBug," a documentary by Erin Davies....
Clemente Skate Park fundraising competition draws over 100 skaters
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NEWS
From his early teen years, skate enthusiast Chris Gray dreamt of his ultimate skatepark. Years later, a goal he once thought was never tangible is well on its way to becoming a real life achievement. The Clemente Skatepark Committee held its first...
[REVIEW] Charles the Osprey LP release at Founders this Saturday
Submitted 06-25-2010 under OPINION
Charles the Osprey is having a release party Saturday night at Founders to celeberate its first LP. I got hold of the album for review. Listen to Lovecraft! Smile! in the audio player up top. Listening to Charles the Osprey’s...
Fainting Generals' Juliet Bennett Rylah on being an artist in Grand Rapids
Submitted 06-24-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Juliet Bennett Rylah is part of the local band, The Fainting Generals, which has been in existence a little over two years and makes regular appearances at larger-scale festivities in Grand Rapids. Over the years, the band has lost a few of its...
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - UICA Films review
Submitted 06-18-2010 under OPINION
Frequently cited as “the most popular European film of 2009”, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, is based on Stieg Larsson's international best-selling novel. The story begins with the multitude of legal problems facing Mikael Blomkvist, a well-...
Good Art is the Best Art: An assessment of issues brought up during the Rapid Growth panel
Submitted 06-18-2010 under OPINION
On Wednesday, Rapid Growth Media hosted the fifth panel discussion in its monthly series of conversations about issues facing Grand Rapids. Titled "Good Business is the Best Art," the panelists discussed issues surrounding assigning value to art and...
Kick it up a notch….
Submitted 06-17-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Last night I had the distinct honor of moderating a panel for Rapid Growth. The panelists and crowd were totally interesting covering some pretty heavy arts/economic topics and the general vibe stayed pretty relaxed. Even though it was only...
Rapid Growth panelists dissect the value of art in Grand Rapids
Submitted 06-17-2010 under NEWS
Photos by Jon Clay Rapid Growth Media held the fifth monthly segment of its speaker series last night at Wealthy Theatre. The topic of the night was "Good business is the best art." Panelists included Brian Kelly (owner of Brian Kelly...