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Newcomb Pottery Enterprise at the GRAM

Newcomb Pottery Enterprise at the GRAM

Newcomb Pottery is considered one of the most significant collections of American art pottery of the 20th century. Each piece is critically acclaimed and highly coveted. The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service has partnered with Newcomb Art Gallery at...

Convey the Vision: It’s Imperative

Convey the Vision: It’s Imperative

Imagine this happening at an all-star football game: All of the best players converge, but no one shares the game plan. Even with extraordinary talent, what would transpire on the field would not be representative of the players' true talents. This is also the case...

February Wine Down: Caring for Aging Parents

February Wine Down: Caring for Aging Parents

When we were young, our parents made us feel safe, confident and protected. Now, it's our turn to reciprocate. Fifty percent of West Michigan Woman readers have questions relating to assisting aging parents. According to FindLaw, "One in four adults is primarily...

Creating Order From Chaos

Creating Order From Chaos

When you need to find a computer file—whether it is something for work, the photo you know would be perfect for your holiday cards, or your résumé and letters of reference for that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that just appeared—finding the information you need...

CKO:  Winter Blues Beat Down

CKO: Winter Blues Beat Down

Having a case of the winter blues is—literally and figuratively—no laughing matter. "The winter blues" is a conversational term for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression due to seasonal fluctuations throughout the year. Do you have SAD? Read on to...

Seth Meyers to Headline LaughFest

Seth Meyers to Headline LaughFest

Gilda's LaughFest, the nation's first-ever communitywide festival of laughter, will be held in 2016 from March 10 – 20. The event will include Seth Meyers, performing during Gilda's Club Grand Rapids Signature Event, and Kathy Griffin, Marlon Wayans, a diverse range...

West Michigan Golf Show

West Michigan Golf Show

Just in: some bright news for those suffering from sunlight deprivation and the winter blahs. With hundreds of exhibits, the 28th West Michigan Golf Show is returning to DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids on February 12-14. Here's a sampling of what makes it the...

Sara Lachman: An Inspiration.

Sara Lachman: An Inspiration.

The ATHENA Young Professionals Award recognizes emerging leaders, promotes women's leadership, and honors outstanding women and men in their earlier career stages. Sara Lachman, the 2015 recipient of this prestigious award, is a civil litigator with Miller...

Caring for Your Aging Parents

February 23, 2016 | 5:30-8pm | Frederik Meijer GardensRegistration is now closed. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. For any questions, please contact Heather at (616) 460-4787. Are you concerned about supporting your aging parents? 50% of West Michigan...

Help for Family Caregivers

Help for Family Caregivers

Family caregiving is more complex and stressful than ever before. That's why Spectrum Health offers Private Duty Care, an at-home nursing and assisted living service, to provide a break to family members who serve as caregivers by shifting the day-to-day care and...