As many know, dreams take time to come to fruition. Sometimes, they take years before the proverbial flowers fully bloom. For Gina Rabitoy, her passion for the arts and literature led her to buy an empty space on 84th Street, smack dab in the heart of downtown Byron...
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ArtPrize 2026 to ‘Embrace the Fine Arts;’ Could Break World Record
One of West Michigan's largest events is ready to write a new chapter while chasing history as well Since its inception in 2009, ArtPrize has been an event that not only further solidified Grand Rapids as an entertainment destination, but also a hub for...
Art Prize Preview – Kate Milligan – 1 Girl Revolution at Rebel Nell Grand Rapids
When art and purpose collide, miracles happen. Art Prize is just the venue for that. Kate Milligan is an "artist" in so many ways and is going to be displaying the art, of her art, at a new space in Downtown Grand Rapids during Art Prize. Rebel Nell is a shop...
Bringing Back Analog at The Pyramid Scheme’s Grand Rapids Vinyl Swap: Second Pressing – Taylor DePouw Reports
Record collectors and enthusiasts unite, because on Sunday, September 13th from 4 PM - 8 PM The Pyramid Scheme is hosting their Grand Rapids Vinyl Swap: Second Pressing. An event that is completely free and for all ages to attend. It’s the perfect place for building...
Calling All Carp, Calling All Carp! – Tom Rademacher
If you're seeking a way to make better use of your time, you might abide by the Latin axiom "Carpe Diem," or "Seize the Day." But if you're interested in helping rid Silver Lake near Mears of nuisance fish, you'd be better off subscribing to "Carpe Carp," or "Seize...
Publisher Andy O’Riley – A Refresher Course – He Started in Grand Rapids
Hey y'all! I am sharing this with you in the hopes that we get better acquainted. Truth is, I have a really hard time talking about myself. REALLY hard time. Like anyone else from Michigan, the idea of bragging...by about 1975, it was made abundantly clear that...
Longtime Whitecaps broadcaster Dan Hasty looks back fondly on 12 years in West Michigan – Tyler Kuehl Reports
In the world of minor-league sports, it's rare that you see a person lay down in roots the way Dan Hasty has. A native of Sterling Heights, Hasty found his way to the Greater Grand Rapids area in 2015, having been hired as the play-by-play voice of the West Michigan...
Your Favorite Radio or TV Personality Gone? It’s a Bigger Problem Than You Think – Andy O’Riley OP/ED
Sounding the third alarm. It’s truly a piece I’d rather not be writing. But, I have to because once upon a time, I had this dream of being on the radio. What I dreamed about was one thing. It was an escape into the fantasy world of rock and roll. What I grew into…was...
“Puzzle Joe” – Remarkable in Michigan – A Spectrum Disorder Doesn’t Mean Dreams Don’t Come True
One thing we know for sure is that underestimating anyone is generally a mistake. We also believe that there are some things about people, and some conditions, that still feel a little foreign. Take for instance a Spectrum Disorder. "A spectrum disorder, most...
Taylor DePouw – Bright Light’s Big City Big Dreams – Welcome to the GR Channel
We are pleased to welcome a new voice to the GR Channel. Taylor DePouw is an accomplished writer and editor. Which means that we'll probably be getting everything we publish sent back and told to fix....but having someone who's actually...
Alana Crooks – The Salty Mama Spreads Love Through Food Without Judgement
The seedlings of an outreach are always the greatest time to jump in. It was a hand from one of our sponsors, Daily Deals that got us in touch with Alana Crooks. Alana began with this idea of helping feed hungry people, with no judgement when she...
Vine and Vinyl – Benefitting The Saint Mary’s Foundation of Trinity Health Grand Rapids September 10th
Long about 1970 there was an arrival at St. Mary's Hospital. A young couple that lived just off Leonard on Houseman Street across from his parents house brought this kid in to the world who would one day return....after having a thing or two to do with "vinyl...


















