Recent Cityscene Articles

Power Breakfast with the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce

Join the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce for open and structured networking at Power Breakfast, at Butternut Event Centre, on Thursday, October 24, from 8-9:30 a.m.  Take the work out of networking at this popular and fun event, where each participant...

e-merge Hosts Pitch Competition for Budding Entrepreneurs

Money and the opportunity to meet with an angel investor group are among the prizes for the entrepreneur winners of the third annual e-merge Elevator Pitch Competition. The registration deadline is Friday, October 18, 2013.  During the pitch competition, slated...

Pulso: Art of the Americas

Kendall College of Art and Design and the UICA are teaming up for an exhibition called Pulso October 30-December 4, 2013. The opening reception will be held October 30, from 6-9 p.m.  Spanning between KCAD and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts...

Thanks A Latte Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore Fundraiser

Thanks A Latte Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore Fundraiser

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore teamed up with three local coffee shops to launch their “Thanks A Latte” fundraiser.  Thanks A Latte is helping the agency bring awareness to the need for positive adult mentors (Bigs) in the lives our community’s...

Trick-or-Treat with the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum!

Gather at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum on Thursday, October 24, from 5-8 p.m., for a special trick-or-treat event! Children and parents alike are encouraged to wear their costumes and trick-or-treat throughout the museum, create spooky art projects, and so much...

Northern Physical Therapy Celebrates 20 Years With An Open House

Northern Physical Therapy is celebrating their twentieth year in business and their tenth year in Wayland with an open house at their clinic (709 W. Superior, Wayland) on Thursday, October 10 from 5-7 p.m.  Bring a friend for a casual evening of drinks, desserts,...

Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon

Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon

Through February 2, 2014, West Michigan has the honor of hosting a thought-provoking first-time exhibition.  “An unheralded Grandmothers’ movement is changing the world.”  Indeed, it is. And thanks to the keen eye, insight, and open heart of Paola Gianturco,...

Fall in Love with Autumn at Ottawa County Parks

Fall in Love with Autumn at Ottawa County Parks

Bidding adieu to the fleeting summer can be tough for those living in West Michigan. If you're feeling blue, a visit to the Ottawa County Parks will have you bewitched by autumn! Park naturalists have lined up a series of strolls throughout some of the most...