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Giving Second-Hand Fashion a Second Chance

Giving Second-Hand Fashion a Second Chance

There's no shortage of creativity during this strange time, and Bloom & Grow is no exception. On November 6, 2020, at 7 p.m., the company is hosting "Sustainable Style: A Fundraiser with the Second Hand Stylist" to bring fashion straight to your living room!...

VAI to Host ‘A Conversation About Depression’

VAI to Host ‘A Conversation About Depression’

Van Andel Institute will host A Conversation About Depression — Hosted by Carol Van Andel on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This fully virtual event will discuss the biological underpinnings of depression and explore how a better understanding of the disorder can be...

Fall Harvest Days at Adventure Point

Fall Harvest Days at Adventure Point

Looking for some good old outdoor fall fun? Adventure Point, a new 30-acre wooded campus located in northwest Grand Rapids offering immersive adventures for all youth and adults, has just the thing. The first annual Fall Harvest Days at Adventure Point, being held on...

Welcoming Back the Silver Screen

Welcoming Back the Silver Screen

Following more than six months of closure, Celebration Cinema theaters have turned on the lights, heated up the popcorn poppers and once again opened their doors for cinema lovers. The company gradually began to reopen theaters on October 9, with staffing being ramped...

‘An Everyday Store for Everyday Women’

‘An Everyday Store for Everyday Women’

Amanda Stauffer started Fresh Apparel online in February 2015 with a goal of helping women feel confident through clothing, selling graphic apparel geared toward motherhood. "Several of my graphic tees went viral on social media immediately and I blew up, needing my...

World-Class Artistry Presented Virtually

World-Class Artistry Presented Virtually

It's often in the darkest of times when creativity emerges, ready to breathe new life into something that was once much different. Such is the case for 2020 as a whole, a year which has forced many to turn on a dime to adapt in ways we've never quite experienced. In...

Staying Pawsitive for a Good Cause

Staying Pawsitive for a Good Cause

Despite the challenges of 2020, The Humane Society of West Michigan isn't slowing down its efforts to fundraise and help animals in need—and you could get in on the action! The eighth annual Bark in the Dark event offers plenty of fun, in-person and virtual...

Get in the Halloween Spirit with Screenings of these Cult Classics

Get in the Halloween Spirit with Screenings of these Cult Classics

While temperatures may be starting to drop, the fun of fall is certainly making its arrival known. With an increase in outdoor events in a COVID-19 world, Circle Theatre and Wealthy Theatre have once again come up with a creative way to safely engage patrons and the...

Hope Begins with a Vision

Hope Begins with a Vision

The fourth annual West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards took place September 9, 2020, at Egypt Valley Country Club. The free live-streamed event celebrated trailblazers, innovators, mentors and more. Today, we highlight the top honorees, including the 2020 Woman of...