Arts and Culture

KDL event becomes world’s largest book club gathering

More than 6,000 readers filled Van Andel Arena as authors Kristin Hannah and Megan Chance discussed friendship, books and belonging during KDL’s On the Same Page. Those who missed the sold-out event can watch a recording through July 9.

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Beyond the field trip: Public Museum’s Immerse program transforms how students learn – and see themselves

For most students, a visit to the Grand Rapids Public Museum is just a simple field trip. But for those in the museum’s Immerse program, the experience is more engaging and meaningful.

#RG20LookBack: Placemaking’s missing piece is you

In his 19th #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits the 2013 piece “RapidBlog: Reflections on the DAAC” by Emma Heemskerk, reflecting on one of Grand Rapids’ small but vital cultural spaces where culture was created through participation, not just consumption.

#RG20LookBack: Sunday Soup and the power of community support

In his 17th #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Juliet Bennett Rylah’s 2010 story on the rise of community investment funding in the urban core.

Library classes help residents learn skills, build community connections

At Kent District Library, in-person classes help residents learn practical skills while meeting neighbors and building connections in their community.

Stepping into the origins of Grand Rapids, where curiosity and hidden histories continue to rise

A longtime favorite at the Grand Rapids Public Museum is evolving, with Streets of Old Grand Rapids adding new areas that encourage visitors to slow down and observe more closely.

#RG20LookBack: Music as infrastructure, talent retention, neighborhood identity, and the glue of community

In his 13th #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth publisher Tommy Allen reflects on the 2022 story by Enrique Olmos, which serves as a reminder that the region’s music economy is about more than entertainment.

From phone to big screen: Youth films spotlight food justice, identity, community

GR teen filmmakers share mobile-made stories on food justice and identity at Mosaic Film Experience screening, highlighting youth voices and community connections.

12 days of Snowflake Break: Curiosity is on the calendar at the GR Public Museum

At a time when winter slows the city down, Snowflake Break shows how curiosity, culture, and community come together at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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