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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The Prime Time to Design
Work by ambitious local firms like Conduit Studios is attracting the attention of global brands and corporations. So how does West Michigan support these innovative startups and grow more like them.
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.
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.
Art Snacking at the Blodgett
The reclaimed D.A. Blodgett Home will serve as the headquarters for a local nonprofit organization. But with plans for regularly rotating exhibits of paintings and pictures, the building will also function like a mini museum. Renowned Canadian artist William Kurelek is the first painter on display.
Kelly in Wonderland
Young, inspired and driven, Kelly Allen is a native Grand Rapids artist who strives to imagine alternate dimensions, awaken your inner child, and give you the heebeegeebees
The Dean of Eight
As a boy, Armand Merizon sold his paintings door-to-door to turn a buck during the Depression. Later this month, he'll join seven colleagues in an exhibition of West Michigan's most accomplished artists
Of Good Vintage
Looking for a disco bell-bottom jumpsuit or a ruby red velvet gown? Three local vintage clothing boutiques can help you find just what you need.
