Arts & Culture

Feature Story The Music That Raised Us honors some of the local Grand Rapids Black women performers who have been an inspiration to Sarena Rae.

Sarena Rae shares her music and leadership in Grand Rapids

Bill LeeMonday, March 6, 2023
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Actors’ Theatre welcomes new perspectives, mentors future artists of Grand Rapids

Tommy Allen, Publisher & Lifestyle EditorWednesday, March 1, 2023
Development News The Diatribe is a grassroots Grand Rapids youth-centered arts nonprofit.

New Burton Heights cultural arts center to be “an example of development without displacement”

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 28, 2023
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Stephen Norregaard: Caretaker of memories

Bill LeeWednesday, February 22, 2023
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Highlighting history through handcrafted works of art

Leandra Nisbet and Tyler HerbstreithWednesday, February 22, 2023
Feature Story Matthew-Shepard

‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ to have West Michigan premiere

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 19, 2023
Feature Story This year, Opera Grand Rapids continues its Contemporary Opera series by presenting Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi’s “The Last American Hammer.” This opera is centered on the flight of industrial jobs from America’s Midwest.

Published Together: A 400+-year-old art form still has relevance today

By Emilee Syrewicze, Executive Director, Opera Grand RapidsWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story Voices of Youth is a Rapid Growth program that connects high school students in the greater Grand Rapids area with paid journalism experience and opportunities.

Grand Rapids students share perspectives through Voices of Youth

Lindsay PattonWednesday, February 15, 2023
Feature Story Michigan musician Kait Rose

Kait Rose, one “Bad Mother,” making her voice heard throughout West Michigan

Bill LeeWednesday, January 18, 2023
Feature Story A Common Redpoll.

Birding programs have enthusiasts flocking to Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, December 2, 2022
Feature Story Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout.

Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

Shanika P. CarterMonday, October 3, 2022
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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
Feature Story The MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative, which began in 2018, is a project of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and is responsible for the commissioning and development of 10 monumental works of public art in the Muskegon area.

MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 15, 2022
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