In his eleventh #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2014 story, “The Vegan Kitchen Takeover: Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill,” reflecting on how local restaurants can be spaces for connection and community.
The Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus, a 110-voice ensemble, presents the Michigan premiere of Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray, inviting the community to discover a civil rights trailblazer whose influence shapes discussions on justice, identity, and belonging.
For his ninth #RG20LookBack, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2013 story, written while he was Lifestyle Editor, about the Division Avenue Arts Collective’s eviction from Avenue for the Arts just days before its 10th anniversary.
On every second Sunday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum dims the sensory “noise” of a typical visit, enabling more families to experience wonder, enhance their learning, and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
Educators increasingly rely on the Grand Rapids Public Museum as a dynamic classroom where students can “wake up” history, learn through listening, and find that curiosity and a sense of belonging can be cultivated together … and sometimes through the sharing of individual stories.
Our Voices of Youth narrative shows how theater fosters empathy, confidence, and belonging. City High Middle School student Ineke Petroelje explains why this art remains a deeply human experience.
Grand Rapids Public Museum’s highly anticipated annual live-music series Concerts Under the Stars returns in 2026. Historically, delaying ticket purchases for this series might result in missing this once-a-year event entirely.
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.
LeAnn Kelley blends childhood memories, local landscapes, and everyday moments from West Michigan into the imaginative world of her latest fantasy novel.
Grand Rapids-based film program helps youth build confidence, industry connections, and storytelling skills, guiding youths like first-generation student Nuha Hussein toward a creative future.
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