Drawn to Heal
Elizabeth Goddard is dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental state. But not in some fancy hospital or boutique clinics. You'll find her at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.
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RG TV: Tunes at Tanglefoot
Art always adorns the walls at Tanglefoot Studios. But sometimes music fills the air. Vlogger Andy Dragt takes you behind the scenes of a memorable evening with three nationally known singer/songwriters.
Got Beer?
Home to more than 70 breweries, Michigan ranks sixth in the nation when it comes to the sheer number of beer makers per state. On February 23, the gang will descend on the frozen tundra of Fifth Third Ballpark for the annual winter beer festival.
RG TV: The Stray Dog
Grand Rapids, like any growing city, has an ever increasing number of coffee shops. But Stray Dog combines the aroma of a coffee house with the print prowess of a newstand. Vlogger Andy Dragt takes you inside the latest hot spot to get a cup of fair trade and your read-on.
The Patron Saint of Music
Established by nine ladies in 1883, St. Cecilia's Music Center hasn't missed a beat since. This year the cultural institution celebrates 125 years of making, teaching, and experiencing music in Grand Rapids.
Martini and a Manicure, Ten Bucks
You'd think a beach town would just shut down when the snow flies, especially on week nights. But Tuesday evenings mean drinks, manicures, and networking at the Theatre Bar in downtown Grand Haven.
Finding Founders
Bringing dying urban neighborhoods back to life requires a convergence of creative people, smart policies, and plenty of money. A good brewery doesn't hurt either.
‘Tis the Season to Shop Local
Sick of the heavy traffic, pushy people, and long check out lines at the big box stores and mega malls? Take some of the stress out of the holiday season, and find that special gift, by shopping the neighborhood business scene. Festivities throughout the city are already underway.
The Game Changer
Kysha Frazier embodies many of the traits that define the creative people West Michigan needs to succeed in the 21st century. She's young, motivated, deeply involved in community affairs, and originally from another a state. She sat down to field a few questions from Rapid Growth.
Restoring a Terra Cotta Temple
Resurrecting the historic D.A. Blodgett Home involved reintegrating 10,000 bricks picked to match the building facade, rebuilding four 36-foot terra cotta columns, and replicating and reassembling more than 1,200 individual architectural pieces. No wonder people call the project monumental.
RG TV: Tunes at Tanglefoot
Art always adorns the walls at Tanglefoot Studios. But sometimes music fills the air. Vlogger Andy Dragt takes you behind the scenes of a memorable evening with three nationally known singer/songwriters.
Got Beer?
Home to more than 70 breweries, Michigan ranks sixth in the nation when it comes to the sheer number of beer makers per state. On February 23, the gang will descend on the frozen tundra of Fifth Third Ballpark for the annual winter beer festival.
RG TV: The Stray Dog
Grand Rapids, like any growing city, has an ever increasing number of coffee shops. But Stray Dog combines the aroma of a coffee house with the print prowess of a newstand. Vlogger Andy Dragt takes you inside the latest hot spot to get a cup of fair trade and your read-on.
The Patron Saint of Music
Established by nine ladies in 1883, St. Cecilia's Music Center hasn't missed a beat since. This year the cultural institution celebrates 125 years of making, teaching, and experiencing music in Grand Rapids.
Martini and a Manicure, Ten Bucks
You'd think a beach town would just shut down when the snow flies, especially on week nights. But Tuesday evenings mean drinks, manicures, and networking at the Theatre Bar in downtown Grand Haven.
Finding Founders
Bringing dying urban neighborhoods back to life requires a convergence of creative people, smart policies, and plenty of money. A good brewery doesn't hurt either.
‘Tis the Season to Shop Local
Sick of the heavy traffic, pushy people, and long check out lines at the big box stores and mega malls? Take some of the stress out of the holiday season, and find that special gift, by shopping the neighborhood business scene. Festivities throughout the city are already underway.
The Game Changer
Kysha Frazier embodies many of the traits that define the creative people West Michigan needs to succeed in the 21st century. She's young, motivated, deeply involved in community affairs, and originally from another a state. She sat down to field a few questions from Rapid Growth.
Restoring a Terra Cotta Temple
Resurrecting the historic D.A. Blodgett Home involved reintegrating 10,000 bricks picked to match the building facade, rebuilding four 36-foot terra cotta columns, and replicating and reassembling more than 1,200 individual architectural pieces. No wonder people call the project monumental.
