Tasteful retail
When the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s gift shop closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a hole was left in downtown.
Rockford native to present on bike tour of North America
Author Robert Downes will speak on his experiences in long-distance biking.
National Poetry Month: Meet your local poets
Kyd Kane, Grand Rapids’ current poet laureate, said she is a spoken word poet “in limbo,” as so many poets are in these long months of the pandemic that has shut down venues, stopped indoor events and slowed community gatherings.
Longtime philanthropist Lena Meijer dies at 102
A West Michigan philanthropist and retail mogul recently died.
Wine for the people
Here is something important to remember about George W.C. Walker III: Before he was 21 years old, he was in West Michigan, already studying for his sommelier exam.
Longtime West Michigan philanthropist Esther Padnos dies
West Michigan is mourning the death of a longtime supporter of philanthropic causes in the region.
Former NBA player Terry drives revamped Grand Rapids Gold in NBA G League
Jason Terry knows how to have an NBA career, complete with an NBA Championship.
Broadway Grand Rapids director to retire
After over a decade of leadership, the executive director of Broadway Grand Rapids (BGR) is stepping down.
Local influencer
Sara Visser turned her love of Grand Rapids into a thriving Instagram.
She’s got confidence
Young entrepreneur Lexi Austin is helping girls feel good about themselves.
ArtPrize entry launched career
Whether he’s asking the audience to physically engage with his work or pause to reflect on their own personal experiences, Jeffrey Augustine Songco’s art leaves a lasting impression.
A new brew
Terry Rostic and Jamaal Ewing launched Black Calder Brewing late last year.
New Kyd on the block
On Jan. 1, Grand Rapids gained its newest poet laureate in Ericka “Kyd Kane” Thompson. She is the seventh to take on the title and the first Black woman and openly queer person to hold the role.
Representing the Black community
Dr. Charles Gibson is one of only a few Black trauma surgeons in the country.
Building downtown
As president and CEO of DGRI, Tim Kelly is helping to bring downtown to life.
Portraits of a city
Brian Kelly used a drone to capture images of Grand Rapids — his first muse.
Fashion aficionado
The American Dream never goes out of style.
Living authentically
Graci Harkema is committed to a more diverse and inclusive world.
Creative couple
Even without live events, the Hays have kept busy amid the pandemic.
Dream maker
From dashing people’s dreams to helping fulfill people’s dreams.