Poetry and Identity, Ericka "Kyd Kane" Thompson, Inspired Voices Ep24

Elyse talks to Grand Rapids poet Kyd Kane about the power of expression, how her identity impacts how she navigates opportunities and how COVID-19 has impacted the spoken word community. Read More »

Tickets Now on Sale for St. Cecilia Music Center’s 2021 Concert Series

Tickets are On Sale Today, July 10, 2020 for St. Cecilia Music Center’s 2021 Concert Series’ featuring a World-Class Lineup of Folk, Jazz and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Artists, and an exciting New WinterFest Jazz Music Festival. Read More »

Festival Organizers to Host Asian Street Food Drive-Thru Event

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival organizers will host the first-ever Asian street food drive-thru event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. Read More »

Adversity to Advocacy Q&A with Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington

Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington is a full-time disability advocate in her community. Through legislation, entrepreneurial support and consulting, she works to fight for a more just society for those with physical disabilities, as well as those who experience racism and sexism. Read More »

Tiny Techniques, Enormous Talent

Stacie Tamaki has made quite an impression with her origami, not only because of her incredible talent, but also because of the meaning behind her art. Read More »

Outdoor Concerts & Movies Launch at Studio Park

Following four months of near-complete, nation-wide blackout of movies and live music, Studio C announces two new programs, created for social distancing, set to take place outdoors on the piazza at Studio Park. Read More »

Working Out From Home

If you are having a hard time working out at home, that is totally okay and normal; there are many creative ways to get your body moving. Read More »

Advocacy with Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington | Inspired Voices Ep23

Women's LifeStyle July cover star Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington talks to Elyse about how her grandmother and an insightful doctor shaped her world view and how advocacy is like neuromapping on a systemic level. Read More »

Broadway Grand Rapids Raises Funds for Frontline Workers and Responders

Thanks to generous donations from Broadway Grand Rapids season ticket holders, more than $93,000 was raised to benefit frontline workers at four local hospitals. Read More »

Local Brewery Creates Beer to Honor John Ball Zoo's Conservation Efforts

The West Michigan-based zoo is teaming up with renowned beer maker Brewery Vivant to create a beer, entitled the "JBZ," highlighting the institution's work on conservation and specifically focusing on shared values of the two organizations around sustainability and conservation. Read More »