Catalyst Radio: John Ball Zoo beneficiary of Monday's Hat Trick Concert
Submitted 05-13-2011 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW (10:08) Every year, John Ball Zoo gives out tens of thousands of passes to elementary school youth in Kent County who qualify for federal lunch programs. They've since expanded that program to include Ottawa County schools to encourage...
Rebecca Smith-Hoffman honored with Baxter Award from Grand Rapids Historical Society
Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS
Rebecca Smith-Hoffman, a long-time champion of saving local prominent landmarks and buildings, has been awarded the 2011 Baxter Award from the Grand Rapids Historical Society. The award has been presented every year since 1980 to honor persons who...
UICA Spotlight: Raven Jones
Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS
For the past three years, Raven Jones has been part of the UICA family. Since she started in our ArtWorks Youth Program in 2008, she has participated in four ArtWorks projects. During these projects she showcased her beaded works at an art...
A Tribute to Cat Stevens: Seth Bernard and Friends sing out
Submitted 05-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
“Growing up, Cat Stevens was a real hero of mine, and one of my biggest influences. He helped me to be my best self.” With that personal tribute, homegrown singer-songwriter Seth Bernard opened a heartfelt homage Saturday night...
The evolution of Grand Rapids hip-hop
Submitted 05-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Let's be honest, you don't like rap. It has been a tumultuous twenty-plus years since rap became more recognizable as an art form in the mainstream, including assassinations of artists, threats laid down in songs, misogynist content...
Valentiger: The Speed of Culture
Submitted 05-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Matt Jarrells catches up with independent Grand Rapids band Valentiger in the wake of the release and tour in support of Oh, To Know! The interview was recorded at a corner table at west side best-kept-secret The Kopper Top Restaurant, Tuesday...
DJ Afrika Bambaataa to talk and perform tonight after illness postponed previous appearance
Submitted 05-05-2011 under NEWS
After a long wait for local fans, legendary DJ Afrika Bambaataa will finally speak and perform in Grand Rapids this evening. Bambaataa, who had to postpone his previously scheduled January 27 appearances due to illness, will speak this afternoon at...
Super - UICA FIlms review
Submitted 05-05-2011 under OPINION
With the upcoming summer releases of Thor, Green Lantern and X-Men: First Class, there is certainly no denying the era of geek films is in its golden age. Perhaps with this in mind, director/writer James Gunn conceived of ...
Trip The Light: Ephemeral
Submitted 05-04-2011 under OPINION
On behalf of the artists involved in Trip The Light: Ephemeral I'm privileged to premiere, here on The Rapidian, the only video you'll ever see (above) from this most groundbreaking live event. Most sincere thanks to our friends at...
Face to Face Artists from the Byrneboehm Gallery
Submitted 05-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
Written by Avelycia O, Tyesha, Gilberto, Alexy, and Hilliel. Aneka Ingold and Rebecca Green both had their paintings in the Byrneboehm Gallery, and they made an art show called Face To Face. Aneka creates many faces and Rebecca creates...