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Timothy Murphy's Audio Radar enhances gaming experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing players.

Gaming entrepreneur rediscovered his creative skills at KCAD

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 29, 2025

Gentex partners with Ringbrothers to showcase "Infected," a custom 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, at the Michigan International Auto Show.

Decade-long collaboration roars into Michigan International Auto Show

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 29, 2025

So much more than a selfie station, Photographer Hwa-Jeen Na at entry The Nature of Color exhibition.

Seeing color anew: Takeaways from The Nature of Color exhibit with Hwa-Jeen Na

Tommy Allen Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Meghan Distel, a Tony Awards voting member, ponders the legacy of Broadway Grand Rapids and the impact theatre has had on the region.

Broadway Grand Rapids: Accessibility, innovation raise the curtain for all

Tommy Allen, PublisherTuesday, January 21, 2025

“A Holiday I Do” is a Michigan-made holiday movie showcasing familiar destinations and small businesses in Grand Rapids, Saugatuck, and Metro Detroit.

Michigan-made holiday movie highlights LGBTQ+ friendly communities, universal message of love

Sarah SpohnFriday, January 10, 2025

K. Jones and The Benzie Playboys are among the performers this year at Winter Wheat, taking place at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, Saturday, Jan. 11

Grand Rapids’ Winter Wheat Festival celebrates Michigan's musical heritage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 8, 2025

Katrina Furman, the newly appointed Anishinaabe curator and member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians looks into an exhibit that features the flag of her people as well as a ballot that bear the names of one of her ancestors.

Anishinabek: The People of This Place exhibit is a new era for Indigenous representation at GRPM

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 11, 2024

Kids are intrigued by David Smith's use of metal in Untitled (Rebecca with a Turtle), ca. 1956-57.

David Smith: Sculpting space, nature, and legacy at Meijer Gardens

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 11, 2024

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KCAD alum Demi McNeal: Crafting custom elegance through fashion

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 29, 2024

Jen Vander Heide returns to Grand Rapids Public Library as deputy director.

GRPL’s new deputy director brings global experiences to the role

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024

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How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 30, 2024

Children can engage with Weathering Emotions through a variety of interactive stations spread throughout the exhibition.

GR Children’s Museum exhibit helps children understand grief

Tommy AllenTuesday, October 8, 2024

Katie Moore, activation manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Programmers help communities nurture the power of public art

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 30, 2024

Vibrant South Division Street serves as a border for the Heartside neighborhood.

Heartside Rising: The arts inspire growth in eclectic Grand Rapids neighborhood

Shandra Martinez Friday, August 30, 2024

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West Michigan resident Meena Ariagno brings global perspectives to podcasting

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 14, 2024

The development of the Emory Arts and Culture Hub will further the work of The Diatribe in the Grand Rapids art community.

Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building

Ashley KingWednesday, July 24, 2024

GRCC's Maryann Lesert's new novel is “Land Marks.”

GRCC professor talks about new novel, “Land Marks”

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 24, 2024

R. Emma Johnson, CEO of Asher Legacy Group.

Watercolors 7: The Grand Renaissance honors iconic group Switch

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, July 24, 2024

Pat ApPaul's latest work is "Soverign," a photo zine and ArtPrize entry documenting drag in Muskegon.

Photographer explores Muskegon’s drag community for zine, ArtPrize project

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 15, 2024

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who participate in extracurricular activities are 20% more likely to earn a bachelor's degree or higher compared to their non-participating peers.

Voices of Youth: How Kent County students can grow outside the classroom

By Luke Fann Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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