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When Penelope Notter publically announced her retirement earlier this year, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre knew that filling the void created by her departure would be no easy feat. Notter, who joined the Civic Theatre in 1989, is known for her dedication to theater...
The Grand Rapids Triathlon was honored by having its 2014 event chosen as the site of the USA Triathlon (USAT) Long Course National Championships. Eight hundred triathletes from all over the United States came to Grand Rapids on June 13 to compete for their one chance...
The "healthy glow" of a tan is something many of us associate with summer. And no matter how many times we hear how bad it is, we just can't seem to end our love affair with being bronzed. Who could blame us? Did you know Grand Rapids ranks #21 in the top 101 cities...
Thank you for joining us in the fight against breast cancer and in support of breast health. The programs and services offered on a local level by our charity partners, the American Cancer Society, Komen Michigan, and Gilda's Club, each fill a vital need in our...
Home furnishings retailer West Elm recently opened a new store in Breton Village, in Grand Rapids. West Elm, whose flagship store is in Brooklyn, New York, has one other Michigan location: Birmingham. Why Grand Rapids for the new location? "Grand Rapids is a city...
Need an idea for a sultry, summer date night? Dinner, a show, and maybe a stroll along the boardwalk? Saugatuck Center for the Arts and Zing have partnered to offer a "VIP Friday" summer combo package for this season's Mason Street Warehouse theatregoers. The VIP...
What started out in 1982 at a Western Massachusetts elderly housing project to joyfully pass the time instead of passing before your time has developed into the stereotype-defying, genre-bending, generation-crossing musical extravaganza better known as the Young@Heart...
"The best glimpse of what our future holds is what our members believe." —Melissa Collar Inforum was founded as the Women's Economic Club in 1962, when twenty-three Detroit area women wanted to shake things up. In 2005 it changed its name to Inforum—and in Grand...
Boardroom or beach? It really shouldn't be a guessing game. Your work attire needs to remain office-appropriate, even during the tricky summer months. West Michigan Woman teamed up with Mary Leslie, owner of The Leslie Studio, to provide pointers on looking good and...
Understanding the factors making up your colleagues' personalities may help you to interact with them more effectively. The DISC assessment, in which participants answer a set of questions, takes a short time to complete and provides a profile based on Dominance,...