Recent Cityscene Articles
The votes are in, and readers have chosen Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids as West Michigan Woman’s charity partner for this year’s Wine & Wig gala, October 18 at GRAM. Baxter’s executive director, Melanie Beelen, feels the return on the investment will be...
After what seems like a million snow days, perhaps you’re in need of a getaway! Grand Haven Girls Getaway Weekend is March 14-16, and it’s the perfect pick-me-up to get you through until spring. With a wide range of activities, Girlfriends Weekend is a good match for...
Michigan Women's Foundation 2014 Women of Achievement and Courage Luncheon will honor women who have made a significant difference in healthcare and have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in making our communities and state a better place to live. The...
DANGER. INTRIGUE. DOUGHNUTS.Their words, not ours—but how could we resist? With keen eyes and taste buds, an intrepid West Michigan Woman source made her way to a tiny storefront on South Division to see what the, well, propaganda is all about. Observation #1You have...
This February, the American Heart Association is adding a new event to its popular lineup of activities for Go Red For Women. We’re celebrating the passion of the color red through a fashion show to highlight women and their desire to fight the No. 1 killer of...
Upcycling is all the rage! You may have even created a board on Pinterest dedicated to DIY projects. Once it comes to finding the items and getting all the supplies, the project can seem daunting and may end up being costly. Thanks to Goodwill, here are some...
Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s only community-wide festival of laughter, today announced the addition of four shows and activities to the upcoming festival. New shows include both free and ticketed events: the Seriously Funny Family Adventure Challenge, People...
The 4th Annual LocalMotion Award winners will be announced at Local First's Annual Meeting at the Goei Center on January 28, 2014. Nominations were open to the public in the fall. Winners will be selected from the below nominees by a committee of local business...
Catholic Charities West Michigan will hold its popular Soup’s On For All! fundraiser on Monday, January 27 at The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids. Now in its sixteenth year, the annual fundraiser offers attendees the opportunity to sample more than thirty...
On January 2, Jeanne Englehart joined Inforum as Executive in Residence, Inforum—West Michigan. Jeanne is one of the most respected business and civic leaders in west Michigan, having served for seven years (2004-2011) as the President and CEO of the Grand Rapids...