Recent Cityscene Articles
It's true: COVID-19 has paused many aspects of our normal lives. Thankfully, volunteering and making a difference doesn't have to be among them. Usually, Heart of West Michigan United Way organizes a Day of Caring in the month of September. This year, however, is...
The 2020 West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards take place September 9, 2020. Due to COVID-19, only our finalists and sponsors will attend in person. For the rest of the world, we will publicly LIVE stream the event and the announcement of our winners! RSVP and details...
The 19th Amendment, passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, was a landmark step in moving democracy forward. Women, now guaranteed the right to vote, fought long and hard for this victory. Achieving this milestone wasn't done without...
Itching to get outside and have some safe social distanced fun at the same time? Friends of GR Parks' 9th annual Green Gala might be just what you're looking for! Better yet? Funds raised at the event, taking place August 13 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park, help maintain and...
This time of year, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn't enjoy basking in the glory of Michigan's many natural wonders. Now, you could help the effort to preserve and add to the Flower Creek Dunes Nature Reserve. The Land Conservancy of West Michigan, a...
Missing live music and going to the movies? You're far from alone. Now, following four months of a nationwide blackout of movies and live music, Studio C has announced two new programs. Sunset Cinema and Listening Lawn will take place outdoors, on the piazza at Studio...
Approximately 60 years ago, George Segal embraced a new working process that catapulted him to become one of the most recognized 20th-century sculptors. During the summer of 1961, Segal was introduced to medical gauze bandages, which he began to use as a primary...
The 15th annual Couture for a Cure event puts guests right next to the runway on Thursday, October 8, at Van Andel Institute. This special evening features a runway fall fashion presentation by Leigh's and a personal appearance by designer Byron Lars, along with an...
The City of Grand Rapids—in partnership with dozens of local businesses and organizations—has announced a youth employment program aimed at providing jobs for 1,000 young people. The GRow1000 initiative, employing 1,000 Grand Rapids youth for a brighter tomorrow, is...
Many well-loved events have been canceled or postponed this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Taste of Muskegon is instead changing its format for the festival's 14th year, to ensure the community can still enjoy delicious local eats. Complying with social...