Shiny new buildings are nice, but there’s something about old historic structures that makes them … well, special.
The state understands this and the importance of preserving our history, and, as such, recognizes and honors several preservation projects annually with a special accolade - the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
With May designated as National Historic Preservation month, it was only fitting that Governor Jennifer Granholm recently announced the recipients of this special award. They will be honored at a ceremony in the state Capitol rotunda later this week. [ Read more ]
Downtown Grand Rapids has welcomed a number of new developments in the past year, from new lofts and condos to retail space and restaurants.
Soon, the area will become home to yet another monumental development: the Secchia Center, which will serve as the west Michigan home of Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Groundbreaking for the state-of-the-art facility took place last week. [ Read more ]
The Kalamazoo Gazette looks at Michigan’s great state parks in its latest “Trips with a Twist.”
In addition to five Great Lakes and 3,000 miles of coastline, our parks system provides an amazing benefit. In fact, the DNR says, “Nowhere in Michigan are you more than an hour’s drive from a state park.” With 25 million visitors each year, each of Michigan’s 100 state parks presents a unique experience.
For those people whose favorite parks are of the “theme” variety, Michigan’s Adventure is preparing for the summer season with new rides and attractions. The state’s largest amusement park will introduce the Funnel of Fear and Michigan’s first “suspending looping roller coaster,” the Thunderhawk. To learn more, visit MLive.
If you live in the Grand Rapids area and have some used cell phones or small appliances that you want to get rid of, you’re in luck: for the next day, Comprenew Environmental is making it easy for you to do just that, free of charge.
As part of its commitment to the environment and the community, the company will be offering free recycling through April 22, which also happens to be Earth Day. [ Read more ]
Released this weekend is the cinematic adaptation of Laura Kasischke’s “The Life Before Her Eyes.” In the story, “a senseless act of violence erupts at school,” changing the lives of two best friends.
The Michigan author penned the original novel following inspiration in a creative writing class at East Grand Rapids High School. Now a Chelsea resident, Kasischke is a teacher herself at the University of Michigan.
MLive has additional details on the author and her successes. Find out more about the film (with stars Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood) at its official website or IMDB. And read through a discussion of the original novel at BuzzSugar.
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) has been enjoying far more than fifteen minutes of fame since its opening in October 2007.
The GRAM received Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program in March, making it the first newly built green museum in the world. And to match its world-class building, the GRAM has now delivered a world-class exhibition with Rapid Exposure: Warhol in Series, featuring works by America’s most famous Pop artist, Andy Warhol. [ Read more ]
Just discovered that April is Michigan Wine Month! Great news. This article from the Grand Rapids Press offers a full line-up of events throughout Michigan’s wine country - an industry that, by the way, brings in $790 million to the state’s economy each year. I’ll toast to that! Find out more at MichiganWines.com.
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could calculate the walkability of any neighborhood in the U.S.? With Walk Score, you can. [ Read more ]
As a self-proclaimed Type-A personality and someone who used to consider a 30-minute walk three times a week an aggressive exercise routine, I can personally attest that the stress-relieving benefits I have gotten since incorporating a 45-minute daily jog into my routine back in November are beyond anything I could have imagined. [ Read more ]
Farms Without Harm is a group of farmers, citizens and other supporters of sustainable farming in Michigan. The Grand Rapids team educates the public about responsible agriculture through presentations, expert panels and open dialogue. [ Read more ]
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