Anne Marie Carson has an obvious soft spot in her heart for animals in need. “I’m kind of drawn to the pathetic creatures,” she said.
Sport & Social Club Offers “Recess” for Adults
Ever wondered why the recess of your youth had to go away? You’re not the only one. The Grand Rapids Sport and Social Club (GRSSC) was founded to offer an after work recess spot for young professionals in and around Grand Rapids.
SoCal Menu Comes to Standale Eatery
The former Crooked Goose restaurant in Standale is reopening this week as Stan Diego Baja Taco Kitchen. Renovations began in December to transform the space, at 355 Wilson Ave. NW, into a 130-seat taqueria with […]
Blonde Ambition: Palace Flophouse Salon Opens
We’re talking literature, music and hair with the darling of Palace Flophouse Salon, Ann Van Weaver.
Think Green: Ecofriendly Organizing
I regularly hear, “I don’t want to keep it, but I don’t know what to do with it.” Beneath this is a whole lot of guilt in letting go of unnecessary and dated items for fear of ending up in a landfill. I love that my clients care – and get excited when I can reassure them that I can find an outlet for their clutter.
Arts and Adventure: Clark Community Residents Keep Their Eyes Set on the Horizon
Phil Palmer has spent three years painting the wildlife native to Keller Lake. He mostly sees waterfowl, but other animals scurry out of the reeds or dart across the lawn of the 40-acre Clark Retirement Community campus where he lives.
Six.One.Six Transforms Into French Bistro
Get ready to savor the splendor of French cuisine right here in Grand Rapids. JW Marriott’s restaurant, six.one.six, is transforming into a French bistro with new menu offerings of curated French cuisine.
The Whale Offers Reflection from Parable to Personal
I imagine, as with any effective parable that taps into universal themes, one does not require prior knowledge of Jonah and the Big Fish, nor of “Moby-Dick,” to connect with similar lessons brought forth in Samuel D. Hunter’s play “The Whale” — but a little context might enrich the experience.
Kendall College Fashion Students Showcase Latest Designs
The work of 25 up and coming local designers will be on display later this week during a special fashion show.
After Thoughts with Illustrator Alana Fletcher
Award-winning illustrator and local design student Alana Fletcher is taking her artistic talents to new heights.