You don’t have to have a green thumb to volunteer this month to help plant 120 trees across the city.
Author: Charlsie Dewey
After five years as a digital and print reporter for the Grand Rapids Business Journal, Charlsie Dewey decided to take on the challenge of helping to launch a brand new publication. She became the digital editor of GR|MAG, a spinoff of Grand Rapids Magazine. With the shared goal of “celebrating city living,” GR|MAG launched in July 2017. It provides daily coverage of the vast arts, entertainment, lifestyle, and culture offerings in Grand Rapids.
“X: A Novel” Author Speaks in West Michigan
Kekla Magoon is making a series of appearances in West Michigan this week to discuss “X: A Novel,” the book she co-wrote with Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz.
ArtPrize Nine Winners Announced
The winners of ArtPrize Nine’s $200,000 grand prizes were announced last night along with the 2-D, 3-D, Installation, and Time Based category winners and the Best Venue award.
New Amway Grand Plaza Bar Hints at Historic Past
The new Rendezvous bar at Amway Grand Plaza has quickly become a hot spot since opening two weeks ago.
Marie Catrib’s Closes for Dinner
Popular East Hills restaurant Marie Catrib’s will serve breakfast and lunch only according to an announcement the restaurant’s owner made on Facebook Tuesday.
Pink Swings into Grand Rapids
Ahead of the release of her seventh studio album, pop superstar P!nk announced her Beautiful Trauma World Tour, which includes a stop in Grand Rapids.
“Midtown Flutter” Captivates ArtPrize Viewers
Yuge Zhou came to upstate New York from Beijing, China with the intention of studying computer science. Once settled into New York, Zhou said she became fascinated by the American landscape and urban landscape.
Area Camp Offers Girlfriends Get-A-Way
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Pack your bags and head to Camp Newaygo for a Girlfriends Get-A-Way.
The Sparrows Is Ready to Pour on the West Side
With 10 years under its belt on Wealthy Street, The Sparrows Coffee Tea and Newsstand expanded this weekend with the opening of its second location.
ArtPrize Names Top 20 Finalists
On Sunday afternoon, ArtPrize named the Top 20 public vote finalists, now eligible for round two voting beginning today at 2 p.m. The finalists have a shot at $200,000 in grand prize money.