Yo' Boys and Girls!
I am feeling it today. Hump day. There are two days behind us and the two before the weekend look incredibly long......But thinking about all of the great things I am going to do this weekend is totally keeping me on track.... Here are just a few of the things I am putting on my calendar.
Here is word on the street for September 3, 2008
THURSDAY!
Thursday September 4th Billy's in Eastown is hosting "Deals Gone Bad", "The Veloras" and "Dj Colin Clive" and here is the part that grabbed my attention "Deal's Gone bad's" description compares it to Jamaican Soul and 1960's ska (which has totally been our summer soundtrack, Jimmy Cliff is AWESOME) I am so in! This show is totally 21 and up. Dave Kirchgessner gives this show two thumbs up.
ALL WEEKEND!
Have you ever met someone who was really, really interesting and then you met their family and then they are also really interesting? That is what the Beerhost Family is like, each and every one of them is fascinating (and there are like 5-8 of them) and this weekend you are invited to come over to their house to check out art. From 10am to 8pm. (Which means it is a great stop on the way back from the farmers market 'cause they are located at 106 Fuller, just two blocks up) But you can visit Friday., Saturday or Sunday.
The love of all food Latin, Central and South American makes me look forward to the Hispanic festival with great anticipation. I also love the clothing and most of the music (I am not so sure about the stuff that sounds sort of like a Latin polka) So you can sure bet that this weekend I will head down to the Calder Plaza for some beer, ballads and tacos.12-12 Friday Saturday and I think Sunday...
And of course this weekend is Celebration on the Grand. Head down to the river front for music, food and Fireworks on Friday night, Chance Jones will be taking the stage at 5:30 on Saturday at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. There is food tasting in Rosa Parks Circle including tasty treats from Tre Cugini, San Chez, Bar Divani, XO Asian Cuisine, Cottage Bar and Z's Bar & Restaurant.
FRIDAY!
The DAAC has a free show on Friday (giving something back to people who support the DAAC), September 5th beginning at 5pm bands include "State," "Positive Noise," "Aura," "Dead Fun," "S/m," and "Final Word" Also featured are 30 years of Michigan punk posters. All Ages Bud-dy! Music at 6pm!
SATURDAY
I love the idea of taking a free class to try something out before you commit. This Saturday at 10:30 am at the yoga studio on cherry you can check out a Ti Chi class with Kyle Plagen and see if it is right for you (for those of use who are totally indecisive) location 955 Cherry SE call 776 0836 for more info.
Saturday you can get art and craft all over you at the 35th Annual Garfield Park Art and crafts Fair. The show gets started at 9am and you can stroll and art it up until 4pm, there is some kiddie entertainment food booths and I bet you will never guess where this extravaganza takes place? Garfield Park!
Tonight at the Wealthy you can SSSUUUUUPPPPOOORTT a great cause. Jakes Music festival is a fundraiser to support research for finding a cure for juvenile diabetes. The tix are 10$ and the bands include Midlife Crisis, Truckstop Cobras, the Waxies, end of Times Orchestra and Five Leaf Clover. They will be joined by Karisa Wilson, Todd Herring and Andy Holdgrieve (of Domestic Problems fame) Doors at 5:30 gig at 6pm.
Or head to the DAAC for an entirely different type of fundraiser. Remember that comic store owner who got shot a while ago? They are doing an all day benefit for him at the DAAC on Saturday and wait until you get a load of these bands. For only $10 you can see....."The Mighty Narwhale" "White Hot Skeleton" "Minnesota" "Lazy Genius" "Moto" "Support" "Nixon" "Rick Chyme" "Pear Snap" "Western Brown" "EPUS" "Apostles" "Cain Marko" "Tall Ships" "North Lincoln" and "Ozenza!" Wow!
After Celebration on the Grand you can keep the party rolling at Founders for a totally "Officially Unofficial Celebration After Party" with Eno Diamond and the End of Times Orchestra. 5$ to get in, music at 10pm totally 21 and up. 235 Grandville Avenue SW
SUNDAY!
Sunday night at the DAAC "Rodeo Ruby Love" and "Frontier Ruckus" will be performing, the show of course is 6$, the venue is all ages all the time! Sounds like a buck wild great throw down. Show starts at 8pm!
TUESDAY
September 9th at the Wealthy Theater catch 1979's "the Warriors" as part of the meanwhile film series. Gangs, NYC brawling and duking it out. One of the descriptions names all of the gangs in the movie including, The Furies, The Boppers, The Hi-Hats, The Lizzies, The Turnbull AC's, The Gramercy Riffs and of course The Warriors. That sounds like an awesome good pre-80's interpretation of feudal gang wars!
We are beginning to venture in to the gallery season. The season where there is more then one gallery doing more then one opening in a month, those cold months during the year when people seem to appreciate art just a little more.....On September 9the check out Erick Pichardo's opening at the Forest Hills Fine arts center from 6-7:30 pm. Art Caribbean style. (which by the way is very bright)
VOLUNTEER!
If you are looking to get involved with a great organization the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center is holding a volunteer training on Saturday from 9am to 12 pm. You can find out how to throw in a helping hand. One of the best things about volunteering at the center is you get to check out some rad shows for free. Like the band "Styx". For real. Call 493 8965 for more info.
Or if you are looking to forge some great new relationships get involved with Heartside Gallery by volunteering in their art room or clay studio. For more info check out http://www.heartside.org/volunteer.php
Drop me an email, tell me what they hey is up! jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
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Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hello Grand Rapids!
Did you miss me???? Ok. So. I went on vacation, but didn't tell you. I know that just now it is dawning on you... "OH YYYEEEAAAHHH last week I didn't get WORD? HUH! I knew I was missing SOMETHING." Yeah. I went to Boston, it was GREAT! Super-mega-bueno! But I am back in the saddle (ok computer chair) and ready to get ON it!
Here we go! Word on the Street for August 27, 2008
THURSDAY
Skelletones is getting down all weekend before school starts again (for those of you who haven't picked up on it yet Skelletones really appeals to a lot of the under 20 crowd, which is great cause everybody needs a place to hang out) this weekend if you are interested in checking it out, "Of Choir & Chaos" "Behold the Man" "Darkened by Reason" and "the Crowned Virgin" then Skelletones is the place for you! Doors open at 7pm.
FRIDAY!
This Friday is the last Friday of the month. Which means Critical Mass will be convening at Veterans Park (Fulton) at 5:30 and crowding up the street in a show of bike love. So if you ride find others that ride and make some noise!
Friday night at Schuler's Books downtown you can check out their final Friday music Series presenting Jeff Bouldin the show begins at 6:30 and of course Schulers is a great place to get coffee and pick up some new reads. I just got "the New Kings of Fiction" Ira Glass is the editor and I am pretty excited!
Friday is Skelletones' Back to School Sucks Party (I love school by the way and miss it, not high school just college) Doors at 5 because there are like 9 bands including:
"The Amnesiacs" "Rise into Ruin" "Fight This War" "City Train" "Young Guns" "Decompose My Darling Daughter" "Article 15" "Time Of Plague" "First Strike"
Whoah!
SATURDAY!
On Saturday night at 7pm the DAAC is hosting Reprobates and Religious SS Disorder.
$6 gets you in!
If you missed the Back to School Sucks Party on Friday there is still time to catch up on Saturday with part 2 think about all of the glorious bands.... "Death Or Glory" "Forty Lashes" "Ras Tyger" "Landshark" "Kaline" "Hopeless Heroes" "Selectively Anti-Social " But where is skelletones? you must be wondering by now! 133ish South Division.
SUNDAY
If you are looking for a reason to get out and about on Sunday the GRAM is a great place to go. They are showing "King Man of Peace in a Time of War" a TV interview with Dr Martin Luther King Jr. it begins at 1pm and looks to be pretty interesting.
Sunday night head to the DAAC for a three bands including Luke Winslow, Chris Bathgate and Head and Toe all described as solid folk bands The door is 8$ the show is at 8, and all ages as always.
So I really really love the idea of the Really Really Free Market but haven't been able to check it out yet! This weekend I am going to miss another opportunity. Sunday from 2 until 6 pm you can go and pick stuff up or get rid of some stuff by heading to that parking lot on Wealthy and Fuller and everyone is invited to participate. Bring what you got (but you gotta give it away for FREE), haul away what you want..... Get it? Got it? Good.
MONDAY
Monday is labor day. Don't pretend you don't know what that means! This weekend you have to stop wearing white and dig out all of your sweaters because next week is ssssseeeeeppppttttteeeemmmmbbbbeeeerrrr..... Ok, so, suck up the sun while it lasts, get out the grill and get ready for a whole month that celebrates the end of summer!
TUESAY
Next Tuesday September 2nd the Meanwhile Film Series kicks off at the Wealthy Theater with "Repo Man" think early eighties Emilio Estavez in Los Angeles repossessing cars etc.... The movie starts at 8pm you can buy tickets at the Meanwhile. I am pretty excited about the Meanwhile movie series because I think I saw "The Dark Crystal" in the line up and I haven't seen it on the big screen before.....
Tuesday nights at Rosa Parks Circle you can join up for some swing dancing! From 8 until 10 pm there will be swing lessons, lots of folks out and getting swingy and it all happens because of a simple and small suggested $2 donation! No RSVP required and ALL ages!
I am plum tuckered out from all of that traveling so we will leave it at that for a week. Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
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or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
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Hello ya'll
So this weekend is another Avenue for the Arts Market (how quickly the last month went!) and I am personally inviting you all down to enjoy the scene. We have a great line up of performers including some break dancers and a whole bunch of performers, amazing local artist and this time we are featuring some local eats as well. SO I hope to see you there!
Here is Word on the Street for August 6th
THURSDAY!
Thursday night at Skelletones! "Dance Gavin Dance", "A Static Lullaby", "Secret Whisper", "Four letter Line" along with "Lower Definition". Tickets are $12 and you can buy them ahead of time on the website www.skelletones.com the show is all ages. The location is 133ish South Division.
FRIDAY!
I am not much of a wine drinker. I have never really learned to appreciate the taste and have always concluded that I just haven't found the right one. SO this Friday at the GRAM I am going to check out The Art of selecting a Bordeaux Wine with Peter Eizel of Martha's Vineyard. I TRUST the guys at Martha's they know what the deals are what tastes good and Martha's makes me swoon because I love their cheese and deli section. So explore Terra Burdigala from 7 until 7:45 on Friday night!
On Friday night 106 South Division (Calvin College's gallery ) is opening a new show "Propagule Pressure". You can enjoy work by Tory Roff and Karis Medina. Their work is a mixture of drawings, photography, paintings and sculpture that explore the intersection of culture and nature. Check them out from 8 until 10pm. And of course it is FREE!
Help celebrate the kick off tour of "their Teeth will be of Lions" at Skelletones. The bands line up will also include "Doctor! Doctor!", "Reptilian", "Mountain Goat" and "Come Find the Lion" 7$ gets you in!
SATURDAY!
So this is pretty cool. There is a Benefit yard sale in the courtyard of the American Seating building this Saturday. (555 7th St. NW) you can donate items from 8 until noon or shop from 8 until 5. The sale is donation only (so nothing is priced) and the proceeds go towards CAPACITAR Trauma Center in El Salvador.
Beginning at 4pm you can enjoy the sights and sounds of South Division at the Third Avenue for the Arts Street Market. Performers include the Laura Armenta Belly Dancers, Adam SFA, the Six1syx Break Dancers, Batucata, Brandon Labelle, Clear Days Always (Levi Bailey), Heather and Jesse McGartland, Matt Lovelace, David Bleckley, a Vertigo sponsored DJ, Jared Wekenmen (of Paucity), Mantra, and some fire dancing to round out the night. And if that isn't enough of course we have a ton of great vendors! The short list includes Dr. Alan Szagesh, Kateryn M Robertson, Camille Metzger, Jamie Gibson, Dana Doll, Nicole MacPherson, Erwin Erkfitz, Tracy Putter & Marie Keller, Marie Essenberg, Ashley Folkema, The IWW, Elyse Welcher , Ruther Ribeiro & Sara Barker, Rachel Banks and Sarah Martin. We're looking at having upwards to 50 local vendors! Another total bonus this month is that the Sparrows coffee house will be serving up Crepes and of course you can always grab a bite at Foodsmith or Rockwells afterwards. SO from 4-9pm Saturday night join us on South Division between Weston and Cherry pick up some local goods, enjoy the food and music and get down in the downtown!! For a total list of vendors who have participated check out the website www.avenueforthearts.com. We also have rad new Avenue for the Arts Market T-shirts on sale for just 8$!
Skelletones is pumping up the big shows this weekend. On Saturday rock out with "Terror", "Warriors", "Death before Dishonor", "CDC", and "Trapped under Ice" (waoh! That is some theme!) Tickets are 12$
SUNDAY!
The St. Mary's Parish International Festival features food from Germany, Poland and Mexico, beverages and entertainment. There will be a Raffle and lots of chilln' at the church. The location is at 423 First Street NW from 1 until 11pm on Saturday and from 12:30 until 6:30 on Sunday ALL AGES For more info call 459 7390
Sunday the at the DAAC Punk Show! Featuring "Spoonboy" Acoustic Front of Resistance", "Battle of Attrition" MNisota", and there are workshops beginning at 6pm about how to form an affinity group for protests, organizing beyond electoral politics and an overciew of the RNC protests. Music at 8pm Location 115 South Division $6 gets you in.
MONDAY!
Monday at the DAAC is like a freaking flash back. "Special Dental Team" is playing with "Johnny Unicorn", "The Frenchie Perlis Organization" and "The Local Beer Bottle Quartet." Show begins at 8pm!
LIFE ON LINE
WOAHAOW! Have you checked out the google street view for grand rapids yet? It is so crazy! I was checking out South Division the other day and it is so cool to see how they shot the photos, if you haven't take a minute and check it out....
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&...ddr&layer=c)
another cool thing is www.maps.live.com
OPPORTUNITIES!
Ok so here is a link to a possible opportunity the Michigan Municipal League is looking for video spots that show why you decided to stay in Michigan. OR if you have taken off and are an ex-pat what would make you come back. They are looking for shots of communities, your favorite spots, the cultural events that make you gleeful etc. the video needs to be about 5 minutes long posted on YouTube. The sponsor is the Michigan Municipal League and they will show your video to 300 elected community leaders. The deadline is September 15th. Check out the link at http://www.mml.org/whatsnew/video-contest.html
Next up! Recently Lowell lost a local artists and teacher. To continue his vision the Lowell Area Arts Council is creating a David Davis Youth Arts Scholarship Fund. To raise the initial funding they are holding an OPEN ENTRY SHOW they are looking for work that has been shaped by David's influence, made in one of his classes or inspired by him, or about your life with art.... So to enter the show there is a $25 donation which goes directly to the fund. If the work gets sold the normal 30% Lowell Area Arts Council Commission will also be donated to the cause. To get the submission paper work call 616-897-8545 or email info@lowellartscouncil.org submissions are due September 5th and 6th at the Lowell Area Arts Council 146 Hudson St.
Did you know that UICA hosts open clay studio each Tuesday-Saturday from 12 until 10pm. For members it is $75 a month and for non members it is $85 per month. Pretty good for those of you who like to get dirty!
That is it! Adios! See you on Saturday! Drop me an email! jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
SO Delivered to your inbox, posted online, burning up your weekend schedule with so much great stuff. Here it is Word on the Street for July 30th!
WEEKEND!
This weekend at the UICA there is a pretty great looking movie that features a Michael Jackson impersonator, who hooks up with other impersonators and then somehow Werner Herzog is a priest and there are flying nuns. So crazy huh????!!! You have quite a few opportunities to check it out . Friday at 1,5 and9. Saturday and Sunday at 1 & 5.
FRIDAY 1st
This weekend marks the renaissance of ABBA in Grand Rapids. On Thursday or Friday you can check out ABBA's Swedish cover band Waterloo playing with the GR symphony. They have performances on both Thursday and Friday at Cannonsburg. Granted it is a bit of a drive, and you have ot bring a picnic (oh darn!) but it is a GREAT way to spend a summer night. Tickets are $22 for adults starts at 7:30 pm. (there is usually a warm up band and I suggest getting there early for a good seat.
This Friday at Skelletones you can Rave till Dawn. With a bunch of Guest Djs. Begins at 9pm dance till 3 only $5 gets you sweaty, pulsating in a thriving mass of teenage flesh. Sounds like a sticky time.
The DAAC needs a new sound systems (duh! If you have ever seen a show there you know this!) and of course the bands they have brought in for the show are AWESOME. Casiotone for the Painfully Alone and the Spectacles both out of Chicago. Since it is a benefit there is a sliding scale ticket price 6$ minimum but for those of you who can, a few extra bucks would be great!
SATURDAY 2nd
The Michigan Shakespeare Festival is performing at the Ballet theater over off of Grandville this weekend. On Saturday you can catch their performance of "Alls well that ends well" at 2pm. I think most people have a bit of apprehension when going to see Shakespeare but over all you can't not like the stuff it is so well written! Fore more info about the MSF email them at msf@acd.net
ABBA invasion 2! "Mamma Mia" (a stage musical featuring ABBA songs) is taking place at the DeVos Performance Hall this weekend. I am assuming tickets are around 20$ the show starts at 800pm and you can call 742 6500 to find out more.
I am not a big fan of the Intersection. BUT this weekend they have a KILLER line up. Mighty Narwhale, Chance Jones and Nathan Kalish and the Wildfire. The show starts early at 7pm $5 gets you in but you gotta be over legal (over 18)....
Saturday night totally different feeling at Skelletones. The SKA Spectacular includes bands like "the Skoundrels, the red shift The new Urban Sprawl and the Risk. So lately I have been listening to a whole bunch of old ska and it is totally freaking cool, like reggae meets 50's boppers meets Motown. 7 dallahs gets you in and of course this show is all ages! (133 South Division!)
SUNDAY 3rd
On Sunday at the bloom collective on Wealthy Street check out the collective organizing workshop. Beginning at 1pm the interaction if sliding between 5 and 10$ you know facilitation, consensus, decision making, fundraising conflict resolution and more.!
Directly afterwards head over next door. Fusion Film Academy is showing two spoofs at the Wealthy Theater this week. First up "Hannah Michigan" and then "Napoleon Firecracker" Begins at 3pm showing takes place in the Koning Micro Cinema at 1130 Wealthy St SE. for more info visit www.fusionfilmacademy.com
Get out your poetry book and begin to look for something good, Negative Space invites your to take get on the mic. Time 7pm. EVERY SUNDAY. 106 South Division, Buzz up to unit 311. The website is www.myspace.com/grpoetry
Sunday at the DAAC there are 5 bands! Check them "A Drum and an Open Window" "Paul Baribeau" "Toby Foster" "the Boy Who Could Fly" and "Clear Days Always" $6 gets you in the door for more info visit the site at www.thedaac.org.
MONDAY!
The DAAC is having a special performance at Vertigo music featuring the ever popular Breathe Owl Breathe and Nat Baldwin. According to their myspace invitation list over 200 people are planning on coming to the show! WOW! Anyhow Vertigo is totally awesome, 129 S. Division pick up a used cd or record while your at it!
$10 gets you in! All ages 8pm.
So that is pretty much it for now..... I am excited about the prospect of some art shows opening soon..... if you know of one Email me! jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org or post a comment on the blog on G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hello Do gooders!
Welcome to your weekend! I am totally jealous that all of you fine folks will be out and about participating and enjoying a GREAT summer weekend (I have to work) SO I want you to all let me know how the weekend plays out and report back about any of these great events.
Here is Word on the Street for July 23, 2008
THURSDAY NIGHT
Skelletones. "Alleyway Sex," "the b-Squad," "Selectively anti Social" and "Article 15" check online for details at www.skelletones.com
Thursday night there is an early 5pm show at the DAAC, tickets are $3 and there are three bands including "paper Respirator" "oyster Thieves" and "Matt Muschiana" Having just recently met Matt (super nice guy, easy to talk to, knows lots of the kids I know and like) I would love to check out this show. DAAC is all ages all the time, Located at 115 South Division.
FRIDAY
Yummy! This weekend is Taste of Grand Rapids (Friday and Saturday) there is free admission but samples are anywhere from $1-$5 you can get your drink on, music starts at 5 on Friday featuring Dirt Road Logic and Adam Gregory.
Location! John Ball Park. There are 23 participating restaurants!
Friday night at Schuler's books downtown Sam Kenny is playing. Free! But I don't know if you will be able to resist the temptation to pick up a new book, (I just read "Dry" by Augusten Burroughs, and am starting "The Botany of Desire", which looks GREAT!)
Time; 6:30 pm Location Monroe Center.
Skelletones Ivan Farewell Party with the insanely popular "LaDispute", "Brothers", and "Reinventing Yesterday" $7 gets you in the door.
Friday night at Jukes check out two great local bands Winnie Cooper and Chip Fundy. Chip Fundy is a great group of performers and always a pleasure. Show begins at 9:30, there is never a cover at Jukes and they are located over on Leonard!
SATURDAY!
This Saturday morning at riverside park you can get in on the 5k run/walk sign up begins at 7am (SO EARLY!) and the hustle begins at 8am! Meet up at the Riverside Park Island Shelter and proceeds benefit the Creston Neighborhood Association.
Over on Wealthy they are holding a Block party! Which means food, fun and entertainment. Some of the Coolest NEW small businesses in GR are on board for this event including Coat of many Colors, meanwhile, Sparrows, Electric Cheetah, Brick Road Pizza and Bloom. Party begins at 11am. Goes all day until 10pm and the location is 1045 Wealthy right across the street from the Sparrows!
Saturday is a great day. Beginning at 1pm at the CMC on Bridge you can take a Video of the web workshop and for the life of me I can't find a price so you might want to call the CMC but they are located on Bridge St and the doors open at 12:45. Having just uploaded my first video ever on the web I can see where a class might be helpful!
For those of you who don't know Dog Story Theater is now inhabiting the old Gateway middle School building at 331 State Street. They are holding a benefit event for violence against women and calling it "Bot Mitzvah" the bands include Chance Jones, Wicker Basket, The Fainting Generals, The Sleep tils The Chinese People TrainRek and T-101. Totally great line up! There is also a whole bunch of artwork about robots... (bot, get it?) a silent auction and the proceeds go towards V-day (check out V-day.org) this is one of those events that I am totally bummed I can't attend. Begins at 6pm.
Also on Saturday, another totally interesting event happening in Heartside! LAME studios is having their company launch tonight. Begun by two Forest Hills Students they are ready to go public there are three bands playing the show, Rec pause play, (they have played the DAAC a few times as well as participated in the Market as entertainment at Scavenger Hunt, Dean Windemuller and Open Land as well as Zach Vinson. The doors open at 7:45 and the event is only suppose to go until 10pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. The space is located at 25 South Division Ave. (the space name is Mosaic but has no relation to the Mosaic space that use to be over on Fulton.) if you go I want a FULL report!
Saturday July 26th "with "Darkened by Reason", "Behold the Man" "Judgment of Paris", "Come Find the Lion" and the whole shin dig is a Cd release party for "After Prior Day". Skelletones!
133 South Division!
Saturday July 26th at the DAAC at 7pm check out "Dan Cadillac and the electric Racecars", "Simien the Whale", and "the Darts" Show at 7pm, all ages all the time, $6 gets you in! Located at 115 South Division.
SUNDAY!
Sunday morning the Really Really Free market is happening at Wealthy and Fuller. A really Really Free market seems like a great way to exchange stuff that you just aren't into any more. Like hum, I like this thing but man, I just can't see why I still own it.... Or hum...this can of organic ravioli has been sitting in my cupboard for 6months and I really don't think I am going to eat it...but it IS FOOD! You know stuff you don't want to throw out but you just don't need. And maybe you will find some stuff that you really do need! Begins at 2pm!
Welcome home Sunday! Victor Fix the Sun, and Native take the stage at 8:30 pm. get in for $6 and rock out!At the DAAC!
MONDAY!
Vegans unite and have a Potluck. Enjoy a movie, "The Day the Country Died", and then catch music from a few bands including "From the Depths" from North Carolina. Location 115 S. Division (the DAAC) show at 6pm! $5! All Ages!
Community!
A long lost artist has returned to GR! After a hiatus in Kalamazoo, Shannon Harris has started a new business called "Hearts for the Arts" located in the same building as Lafontsee it is a stop in art shop for those looking to get in touch with their inner artist. Shannon specializes in working with kids and adults with disablities and if you want to find out more check out her website (which is pretty well put together)
Open Concept Gallery is going to be hosting a show by Dennis Oppenheim (whose work will be the newest outdoor sculpture at the Rapid). Open Concept will be opening the show in October of 2008 BUT they are currently looking for donations to support the gallery as well as a bit of muscle (volunteering) if you are interested in getting involved you should email them at info@openconceptgallery.org. Location 50 Louis St NW.
Creston is unveiling their new Artworks mural this week. I got a sneak peek before it was going up on the wall and it was totally COOL! The students have worked for a month on this piece and it shows!
OK Guys I am not able to go to ANYTHING this weekend so LET ME KNOW how these events are! Email me! jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org or post a comment on the blog on G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hello Grand Rapids!
The weather is great! I am loving the hot, hot, hot! After so many months of cold, cold, cold it is nice to be sweltering! This weekend the events are as hot as the weather!
Here we go another Word on the Street for July 16th, 2008!
THURSDAY!
This Thursday night there is a Critical Mass bike ride beginning at 4:45 in Veterans Park (corner of Fulton and Division) riders are called together to protest the US occupation of Iraq by a show of solidarity> Do we need to rely on oil? Nope, So get out and Ride! For more information visit www.activategr.org.
If you are looking for someone to sew with or just want to make something there is a project based sewing class where you can make a Top and a Tote. It begins on Thursday and I think is a two nighter (also Friday) the Cost is $63 plus the cost of the pattern and fabric. If you are interested call Ruth at 458 2778.
FRIDAY!
As always the GRAM is having a party on Friday with reduced admission. For $10 you can indulge in the Gourmet Buffet Dinner and then attend the evening lecture featuring the Art of Creating an Elegant Picnic! The lecture begins at 7 and there is live music beforehand. Location: the GRAM, Monroe Center.
Once a month Wealthy Street has been having an event called "the Walkies" Friday night you can check out a Movie at 8pm at the Koning Micro Cinema, Grand Dinner and then head on up to the Meanwhile for a drink on the patio. This week the movie is "El Mariachi" a shoot them up movie set in Mexico. Admission to the Movie is only $3! The Micro cinema is located at 1130 Wealthy.
Friday night Skelletones is raving, in the dark, no lights only glow sticks and dancing from 9pm to 2am.
Friday Night at the DAAC there are 4 bands and if you wear a Superchunk t-shirt (can I just mention I don't know what superchunk is...) you get in for free! But the bands are PS Eliot, Slack Mother Fucker, Fuckin Gnarly and We are the Union. Show begins at 8pm. All of you non super chunk people pay $6
SATURDAY!
I am super excited about this! On Saturday afternoon from 12 until 6pm K Studio and Art Goodies are holding a STUDIO CLEARENCE SALE..... things that might just be slightly flawed are up for grabs. Let me tell you, Shelly and Lisa, the extraordinarily talented ladies behind these two companies are SUPER attention detail oriented. Their mess-ups are our treasures! Location 2004 Oakwood NE. For more info call 363-4993
This Saturday is Uptown Trolley day! They have a Trolley that loops though all four Shopping districts and runs from 10am to 3pm. You can check out the Farmers market get lunch at Marie Catribs, stop by the shops on Cherry to check out Blue Blvd, Byrneboehm Gallery or Hopscotch and of course hit up the antique store in Eastown or City Knitting yarn shop! Oh the excitement of the possibilities of such an urban transit experience have me bouncing around in my computer chair!
Saturday morning at 10am you can head to Sherman Street for a Hip Hop Festival! The event is taking place between Bolbee and Neland. I can't find a whole lot of details so let me know how it is if you check it out!
Saturday night $7 gets you in to Skelletones to catch 6 bands... these titles run like a a Hemingway book, "Brighter Cities" "Tall Ships" "Set sail" "rescuer" "Fight This war" and Bullfights in Tijuana"
SUNDAY!
Visit the Fulton Street Artisans Market on Sunday and check out their vendors. Happening each Sunday, the Artisans Market takes place in the Fulton Street Farmers Market space.
Sunday at the Public Museum you can check out the planetarium and a presentation called the Cowboy Astronomer. Take a tour of the sky and explore the connection between western sky lore and modern science. Begins at 2pm and tickets are $3 (plus general admission) at 3pm you can catch the "under Starlit Skies" presentation that shows off the Constellations. If anyone knows of a place to buy one of those star charts I want to pick one up!
Sunday July 20th this Level is Clouds, Coach House and Glynis are at the DAAC, 6$ gets you in the door! For more details check out www.thedaac.org
OPPORTUNITES!
The Fulton Street Artisans Market is only $5.00 this weekend for artists come down and check it out. For the most up-to-date info email Lisa lisaradeck@yahoo.com Location: Corner of Fulton and Fuller!
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, 'cause I know great things are happening and I want to know what they are! So email me!jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hello Peeps!
My apologizes for last week! I wrote word and was able to post it on G-rad but my email server wouldn't let me send from home and I was on a bit of a Va-cation!
This weekend marks the second Avenue for the Arts Market of the season. Summer is just flying by so I hope you get a chance to join us for all of the great music, artwork and summer chillin'!
Here is Word on the Street For July 9th, 2008!
THURSDAY
On Thursday July 10th you can get an EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes look at the UICA's Artworks program! The program is super cool and you can get a sneak peak as to the new public art projects begin created for local organizations.There are two tours, one from 9-10am and another beginning at noon. If you are interested call Jill May at 454 7000 extension 26
I love the GR Symphony's Picnic Pops. Seriously it is so cool and I love seeing music and Fireworks all a the same time. If you haven't ever been then you need to check it out. There are tickets avaiable the night of each event and this week on Thursday and Friday they will be performing Sousa Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. Tickets are $14 for adults! Location Cannonsburg Ski Area!
The DAAC on Thursday is featuring Hell or High Water, Randy Thunderbird and Frank White, tickets are 6$ the doors are at 8pm and the show is all ages. Location 115 South Division.
FRIDAY JULY 11th
Check out the Grand Rapids international Folk Dance Society as they show off some skills! You can bust an international groove to over 15 different dances. Also they are always looking to add new dances to the repetoir so if you are interested in teaching show up with music! Begins at 7pm Cost is $5 Location is 1110 Wealthy St SE (Wealthy Theater Annex!)
You gotta love this, Friday night at the GRAM they are hosting a talk titled "The Art of Designing Unique Summer Beverages" yep that's right getting creative with a cup some ice and a little liquid pleasure. The talk kicks off at 7, before hand you can enjoy some live music.
Friday night at Skelletones (133 South Division) there are four bands "Under Anchor," "All Hype," "Signs of Hope" and "Damages" Find out more about skelletones online at www.skelletones.com
Friday nights show at the DAAC has been moved to Vertigo. "The Dodos" a band from san Fran are so big that tickets were close to selling out. They will be playing with two other great local bands, "the mighty Narwhale" and "Ben and Bruno" Tickets are 8 if you buy them before Thursday and 10 at the door, the show is all ages. Doors at 7pm.
SATURDAY
I thought this looked pretty interesting on Saturday beginning at noon you can gather up at Wilcoxs park for "Activist Boot Camp" Don't be an average run of the mill sheep sign touting protester, instead gather some SKILLS! They are kicking off with a vegan potluck and then beginging at 1pm you can Learn basics of organizing a protest, discuss creative protesting, cover health and safety details (what to wear, how to stay safe) at 3:15 they will cover some of the legal issues and at 4pm they will get tough with Black Blocs, Lockdowns & Blockades......! For more information you can check them out online at activategr.org
DUDES! DUDETTES! Tonight is the night! I know last summer you kept saying you wanted to make it down to the Avenue for the Arts Market but just never made it.... And last month you were out of town! But NOW is the time ! come down and check out over 30 local vendors, the VOTE SMART bus will be visiting, free rad music by Clive, SeeYes and a few more bands! I'll be hanging in the info booth all night so stop by and chat.... ALSO a great time to check out Scavenger Hunt Vertigo All City Kicks Sanctuary Folk Art, Foodsmith well you get the idea, there is lots to do and a whole lot of fun to be had!! Check out some of our vendors online at www.avenueforthearts.com
The Creston Neighborhood Association is holding a Bake Off in Riverside Park, you can sample pies enjoy some live music and there are activities for the kiddies, pies will be judged by a local panel and bakers can enter to win prizes. If you want to get in on the bake off action call 454 7900 or email crestonvista@gmail.com. Begins at 6pm and lasts until 8pm. Cost FREE!
Beginning at 8pm you can head over to Mos Eisleys Tattoo because they are hosting the Grand Rapids Fashion Project. Which sounds like a fashion show featuring local designers, it should be a see and be seen event... Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, the show is followed by a Silent Auction and Social at the Republic. Free Parking is avaiable in the Republic Lot.
Skelletones has a totally different feel tonight! They are RAVING! The raves have been going so well they are keeping on the dance beat. Featuring trance, house GOA, Psychedelic and some vocal and instrumental stuff they are starting at 8pm and going till midnight. A word to the wise these are drug and alcohol free so leave it at home! ALL AGES! 5 bucks gets you in!
Saturday at the DAAC check out Kill and Eat, Clear Days Always and A Paschal Circus,
6$ gets you in and the show is all ages!
SO SAD! Four Friends is closing and Saturday is their final night join coffee fanatics, baristas, performers, artists and downtown regulars in giving a fond fairwell to one of their favorite haunts from 9 until 11pm
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, in case you noticed word was a little light this week! jennschaub@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Word on the Street July 2, 2008
WEDNESDAY!
On Wednesday nights from the GRAM has extended hours until 6pm and from 4:30 until 6 you can check out the shows for just $1.97! which is SO cheap!
THURSDAY!
Thursday night celebrate the season with a band from Philadelphia! Show starts at 8pm and features Hezekiah Jones, Chris Bathgate and The Sleep 'Tils the door is $7 and of course the show is all ages!
Thursday night is the last night to check out "my Brother is an only Child" at the UICA. The movie sounds great. Sibling rivalry, love story, communists and the fascists, the 60s and Italy. Yep all the makings of a good night. Showtimes on Thursday include 6pm and 8pm.
THIS WEEKEND!
Don't we all love Audrey Tautou? (the actress form Amelie??) seriously she is SOOOO CUTTEEE! ( I know that has a hint of obnoxiousness to it but I can't help it...she is!) anyhow she is featured in "Priceless" a French flick about a love story with a blue eyed bartender shy gigilo...with subtitles. You can check it out on Saturday, Sunday at 3 and 7 and Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm.
FRIDAY!
HAPPY FIREWORKS DAY! Celebrate independence!
Almost everyone will be heading out to check out some fireworks this weekend and in Grand Rapids the whole Floyd Mayweather retirement party is accompanying the Downtown fireworks. Which includes a carnaval, and something called starts on the grand, on Saturday there is also a car show and competition, and an ESPN Great lakes Strong Man Competition. The only info I could find about the Floyd Mayweather retirement party was located on a Myspace at www.myspace.com/round13gr
so if you are interested in more deatails check it out!
On Friday as part of the Mayweather throwdown the Woodland Skating Rink is hosting a 70s throwback skating party it begins at 6pm and there are suppose to be "BIG STARS" in attendance. (tickets $20) Later from 9 until 2am at the Intersection there is a Concert at the Intersection hosted by Lil' John performers include Ray Jay, Tank, Trey Sonz, J Holiday Tickets are $25!
SATURDAY!
On Saturday the 5th Skelletones is hosting Rock against hunger 3 a proceeds benefit for compassion international the show is free but they are collecting donations. Bands include Lights at Sea Yourself and the Air Sea foam Green Charles the Ospret Father Time Bomb and Cult of reason Doors at 5pm.
SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY!
Sunday at the GRAM check out a film beginning at 1pm called Half Past Autumn; the Life and Works of Gordon Parks afterwards there will be a flute performance on the second floor.
Sunday July 6th more Grand Rapids downtown Mayweather extravaganza includes not only the carnival but there is also a gospel show and sports courts and did I mention all of this downtown carnaval business is free??? It goes until 6pm.
On Sunday the Mayweather party wraps up at Studio 28th with a Green carpet Black and While Party. It begins at 5:30 and seems to include a VIP Cocktail Reception, a movie, a performance by Monica and a bowling after party. Tickets are $20 and reportedly available online at www.celebrationcinema.com.
MONDAY
Monday July 7th the Michigan Meltdown is sure to blow a speaker or two at the DAAC bands include: Shattered badge, Merkit, Brown Shugar, Rational Namials, Punch, Harressar, Xbrainax, Protoculture, Attention Span, to fit in all of those bands the show begins at 5pm and tieckts are $10. That is one HOT night of entertainment. The DAAC is located at 115 South Division and to get up-to-date info about the DAAC visit www.thedaac.org
OPPORTUNITIES.....
Mirf is selling Skelletones. (this breaks my heart.) but (this makes me kinda happy) he is looking for someone that wants to buy the business. SO if you are interested in running a music venue check out the website at www.skelletones.com
GET READY!
The Avenue for the Arts Market is coming up next weekend so put it on your calendar for SATURDAY! Also you can join us on Facebook (as a group) or become friends with us on Myspace.
So the weekend is shorter on community events but huge on family, friends and fireworks. If there is some kind of great event coming up next weekend I WANT to know about it! drop me an email, jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org or check out the blog version on G-rad.org. Thanks for reading all the way to the bottom!
Jenn
YO ALL PEEPS!
How is everyone doing? After such a hectic weekend last weekend I feel so chill I might slip into a coma! a good relaxed satisfied coma......But already we are getting geared up for another awesome Grand Rapids Summer weekend. There is simply no shortage of great shows to see and the opportunities this month are blowing my mind. So here's hoping you have some mega fun this weekend.
This weekend there is a theme... the Birthday! (just a hint. my birthday is this weekend, ok that wasn't much of a hint) Here it is, Word on the Street June 18th, 2008
THURSDAY!
The DAAC has shows all weekend long including Thursday June 19th with an earlier show at 7:25 and actually it is quite the international show. "the Coast" (from Toronto), "Weaver at the Loom" (from St. Paul) "Which way is Home" (Detroit) and "Blackberry Winter" (GR)
If you are looking for a chill hip hop time on Thursday night check out Rick Chyme at Billy's in Eastown. There is a 5$ cover but he puts on a pretty great show and usually has quite the cast and crew who make guest appearances as back up, Djs and beatbox.
FRIDAY!
Friday June 20th at the DAAC check out some folksy music featuring "Samamidon", "Karl & I" and "Flight & Swarm". The DAAC (Division Avenue Arts Cooperative) is ALL AGES, ALL THE TIME, located at 115 South Division, and is Cheap Just * 6 * freaking dollars!
Your gonna wanna prepare for this one. On Friday the 20th at the Skelletones there are 3 bands, "mewithoutYou", "Maps & Atlases" and "Gasoline Heart" doors open at 7pm and if you are interested in tickets you can get them at Vertigo music. Location 133 South Division, below the Euclid!
To know Stephanie Richards is to love her. And yet she has decided to leave us, so on Friday the 20th at 10pm we can all get together and try to beg her to stay. One last chance kids! Or we can provide the sort of send off fitting of a women who has left her fingerprints all over GR. Location Meanwhile Bar on Wealthy and Eastern.
Anyone born on Friday (June 20th) shares a birthday with Chet Atkins and Errol Flynn.
SATURDAY!
This weekend is Eastown Bizarre Bazaar, a Saturday extravaganza. You know the vibe in Eastown, kind of a come as you are grab the dog and the kids and head on down. I do have a suggestion, grab a water bottle and prepare to chill because inevitably you will run into someone you know and like and want to kick it on their porch. While at Biz Baz you can help Red Hydrant Press celebrate it's one year birthday by stopping by their booth and saying hi to Alynn and Carlos.
As we all know Saturday is a great day for a party Founders is celebrating its BIRTHDAY (I think) this weekend on Saturday June 21st with Founders Fest. They are shutting down Grandville Avenue between Williams and Bartlett, festivities cost $10 to get in. Music includes Oracle, Chance Jones, Uv Hippo, Total Blam Blams, and winter session and Afro beat project. You have to be over 21!
If you are feeling proud this weekend head to John Ball Park on Saturday for the west Michigan Pride celebration. Beginning at 2pm the lesbian, gay bisexual and trans community (along with supporters of course) are getting together for music, bingo, food, beer and fun. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
Dog Story Theater will present Sarah Jean Anderson this weekend in One Pretty, Funny Girl. The show is $8 general admission; the space is located at 311 State Street at the corner of Lafayette. And Students and seniors get in for $5.
Saturday June 21st the DAAC is all ages as always and featuring 4 bands at a 7pm show. "the Skoundrels" "Cookie Burnstead" "the Geographers" and "Eric 'n Duncan" The DAAC is located at 115 South Division and is ALL AGES, ALL THE TIME. $6 gets you in!
Skelletones is celebrating the Farwell of "National Cadaver", with the following line up, "Attention Span," "Fight to Die," "Mountain Goat" and "S&M." Location 133 South Division, below the Euclid!
What a Pearl of a day (the pearl is the birthstone of those born in June...) also moonstone (my fave) and Aquamarine are used as June birthstones.
SUNDAY!
Tis' the bike riding season and on Sunday you can get in shape.... Well get your bike in shape at the bloom Collective Bike repair Informal workshop location 1134 Wealthy St. SE. beginning at 1pm.
If your birthday was today, the earth would have completed one journey around the sun traveling about 564,337,600 miles. DUDE that is 66,780 miles per hour. YOU no longer have to feel lazy because even when you are just sitting you are still moving, very very very rapidly around the sun.
MONDAY!
Monday June 23rd at the DAAC "Battle Royale" and "The B-side is Better" The DAAC is ALL AGES, ALL THE TIME and tickets for this show are $6.
LIFE ON LINE
I have totally been enjoying Lydia's local blog, she reviews dinner both out an about as well as some dishes served up by local friendsters. One of her last entries has to do with her birthday. If you know Lydia please send her a birthday card! Check it out at http://www.g-rad.org/dinner/
Also!
Check out Redhydrant online at www.redhydrantpress.com
VOLUNTEER!
This weekend is the Parade of Downtown Living is celebrating its 3rd Birthday. Beginning Friday night you can 10 downtown developments to check out what condo life is all about. The Dwelling Place is still looking for a few volunteers to fill out the schedule. June 20th, 21st and 22nd. (You get a free ticket for volunteering! And you can bring a friend!) If you are interested in tickets please stop into Dwelling Place offices (101 Sheldon Blvd) or a National City bank Branch, of course if you are a procrastinator like me you will want to just stop into any of the participating locations the day of. Contact heather at 855-0418
OPPORTUNITY!
Are you looking to get into a gallery (well duh isn't every artist?) imagine360 Gallery and Studio in Grand Haven is looking for new artists you name it and they are interested. IF you want to test the waters (get it, Grand Haven, snort snort) then you can call them at 402 6543 or check out the space at 403 Davis Street Grand Haven Michigan 49417
SUPER HUGE OPPORTUNITY!
So the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids is looking for a new executive director. What does that mean for you? Well if you are interested in arts administration it could mean a job! You can email your resume and a cover letter to ilianaoj@artsggr.org or by standard mail to Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Director Search, Po box 2265 Grand Rapids Michigan 49501-2265. Submissions are due July 3rd and the position includes health benifts and salary commensurate with candidate experience. Questions can be called into Iliana at 459 2787 extension 11.
CALLING ALL ACTRESSES....
Wednesday night June 18th there will be auditions for Dog Story Theater's (birth of a new theater space, get excited) production of Boston Marriage. Audition location 311 State Street beginning at 7pm check them out on line at www.dogstorytheater.com
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, 'cause I know great things are happening and I want to know what they are! So email me! wordonthestreetgr@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hi Everyone!
It is Festival weekend! And as always the first weekend of June is slightly dreary.... But I am sure that the sun will peek out enough to create some great summer memories. In case you haven't found out yet next week is a huge week for the Avenue for the Arts on the 12th we will be invading Forest Hills Fine Arts center from 6 until 11pm and then on Saturday the 14th join us for the first of four Avenue for the Arts Markets. SO mark your calendars! BUT I guess I am getting ahead of myself because here is....
Word on the Street for June 4th!
THURSDAY!
Thursday June 5th at the DAAC, Spitzer Space Telescope from Boston, the enchanting Ben and Bruno and Potion will be playing at the DAAC, 6$ gets you in the door, All ages all the time! Location 115 South Division
Skeletons is celebrating their birthday this weekend with a Total weekend blow out.
Birth Day One Thursday night "oh Brave Youth" "the Blessed Hope" "Birds on a Wire" and "Blackberry Winter" " Location 133 South Division, by Vertigo!
FRIDAY!
Sneak Peak of the Waterfront Film Festival preview at the UICA 7$ for non members 6$ for members, get to check out trailers for all of the flicks coming to Saugatuck. There are munchies food and a cash bar. Come at 6:30 or 8pm! Location 41 Sheldon Find out more at www.uica.org
FESTIVAL FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Ever wonder how many sister Cities Grand Rapids has, well it turns out quite a few on Saturday GR is signing an agreement with Zapopan Jalisco Mexico to become the FIFTH Sister city. The Signing will kick off the Festival of the Arts at 12pm in Calder plaza!
1pm Calder Plaza Al-Asdeka middle eastern fusion (belly dancing!)
1:55 Outer Fringe El Fuego Del Sol, ska and reggae
3pm Calder Pacific Island Dancers
4:55 pm Calder Black Rose and the Disciples of Funk
8:10 pm Clock Tower The Mines indie pop rock
Friday night at the DAAC A Vague Sound, Bear Weather and Rec Pause Play. 6$to play, (hee hee), All ages every night! Location 115 South Division Show at 8pm.
Birth Day TWO Friday night at Skelletones "Minnesota", "Dead Fun" "The Scraps" "HIV" "Article 15" and "Selectively Anti-Social" " Location 133 South Division celebrating 7 years underground!
FESTIVAL SATRUDAY HIGHLIGHTS
2:30 at the new GRAM the DAACUMENTARY is being shown.
4:40Calder Karissa Wilson
7pm Calder Grand Rapids Ballet Senior repertoire,
8:25 Clock Tower la famila
9:15 Calder The Rocket King
I think Saturday is a great day to stop down and check out the show at the Old Gram it hear it features over 300 works by local artists. Also Saturday is THE DAY to check out the art booths under then tent!
Saturday afternoon at the DAAC you can check out Vegitable (pronounced veg-i-ti-ble) the Alternative to Festival (pronounced Fest-ti-vel) performances by The Scoundrels, Rick Chyme (I like that guy) Matt G & Japanese TV and The Libations. Vegitable gets started around 12pm and should be rocking all day long. For a total list of Vegitable hang outs and events stop into the DAAC.
Saturday at 126 South Division get together for the Green Scare Prisoner benefit beginning at 8pm. Featuring an interactive webcast with Critically Acclaimed author Derrick Jensen and Marie Mason. Check out this tagline "Come learn about Radical environmentalism, government repression and solidarity." Chills, I tell ya, gives me chills. (in a good way) suggested donations are $2 to $10 get up on the issues by checking out www.freemarie.org, Greenscare.org, and www.ecoprisoners.org.
Skelletones wraps up the Birthday bash with "Brothers", "Kaline" "Tall Ships" "The Skies Revolt" and "Horizontal Orange" " Location 133 South Division.
SUNDAY!
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY!
105 Outer fringe Grand Rapids Songwriters Alliance
1:25 Clock Really Bad British Accents
2pm Indoor Classical Shir Shalom Choirs
3:10 Calder The Might Narwhale
Sunday June 8th at the DAAC Victor! Fix the Sun and Loose Lips Sink Ships! Location 115 South Division Show at 8:05pm.
Opportunity to Donate!
Though our Eyes Art Auction to benefit Lake Michigan Academy is a 1-12 School located in GR for children with learning disabilities. Proceeds from the Auction will go towards scholarships for Students in need. If you are interested contact Reanna Gomez at 464 330.
VOLUNTEER!
Annually the Parade of Downtown Living provides access to some of the most gorgeous apartments and condos in downtown Grand Rapids. This year's event takes place Friday June 20th, Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd.
The Neighborhood Revitalization Department is quickly filling their volunteer positions but there are still a few left! If you would like a free ticket to the event you can volunteer in one of the following shifts.
Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
And 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Volunteer with a friend and you both get a ticket! Proceeds from Parade benefit the Dwelling Place. Contact Heather Ibrahim at 855-0418.
If you are interested in buying tickets (10$ each) please stop into Dwelling Place Offices (101 Sheldon Blvd) or a National City bank Branch and of course if you are a procrastinator like me you will want to just stop into any of the participating locations the day of
Also I totally need someone to help out shooting video at the Forest Hills Event Thursday the 12th. If you are avaiable and of steady hands and would like to shoot some footage from 6 until 11pm (or just a few hours) please let me know! Jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org.
BE IN THE MOVIES (Sort of )
So this week I was chatting with a women who is working on one of the movies coming to GR. She is looking for a series of backdrops/scenes for an upcoming movie being shot in Michigan. SO if your home or office meets the following descriptions send me a pic or two and I will pass it on (oh and of course you need to be the sort of person that wouldn't mind having a movie shot in your home) A upscale posh office (mafia style), a suburban neighborhood home, or an apartment with a grill out area, a sleek upscale apartment with a large master bedroom and a jacuzzi. Thing with apartments are they need to be First FLOOR, which is a little difficult. BUT let me know!
Local Website Alert!
The UICA got a new website revamp that I am totally digging, check it out at www.uica.org
Mark Rumsey has joined the online art selling movement with his new website. Keep an eye peeled for the great video spot in the middle of the page!
http://www.markrumsey.com/index.html
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, in case you noticed word was a little light this week! wordonthestreetgr@hotmail.com, jennschaub@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Well Kids,
here is a little secret, Rockwell's (American pubstyle) and Republic (has a great menu) have opened on South Division between Weston and Oakes, currently they are being a little hush hush and slip in like they have always been around but I am so stoked about it I just had to give you the tip. All of the things I have been hearing about food have been great so let me know what you think. Other then that!!!!!
Word on the Street May 28th, 2008
THURSDAY!
Thursday May 29th at 7pm at the DAAC, "Phobia" "Magrudergrind" and "skarp" tickets are $10 Location 115 South Division between Cherry and Oakes, All ages as always.
May 29th, Thursday night at Mexicains Sans Frontieres performers Jack and Ben Wright will be performing beginning at 8pm. They have a pretty interesting history musically as father and son and a tradition of touring once a year SO get out show some support, ticket are 10$ and Mexicains Sans Frontieres ls located at 120 South Division unit 226. Second Floor entrance next to Imagination creations or around back!
FRIDAY!
Friday beginning at 7:30 Pm the DAACUMENTARY will be shown. Exciting and enthralling this documentary is all about the fall and rise of the DAAC like a Phenoix from the ashes, a rising star of guiding light for collective action. Yep. For real. And it was made by some really nice guys from the GVSU film department, and did I mention it is free????
Then at 8:30 there is a huge show at the DAAC featuring La Dispute, Native , Downers, and A Hollywood Ending, this show is 6$ to get in, Location 115 South Division between Cherry and Oakes, All ages as always.
I suggest you get some ART this weekend and Friday night at the UICA, is a perfect opportunity. They are opening their summer exhibitions featuring Cynthia Pachikara, Rod Northcutt, and Anne Mondro, get in on the action, snacks and cash bar on Friday night beginning around 6pm. This event is FREE and located at 41 Sheldon BLVD SE
Skelletones on Friday night is featuring "Pandora" "Darkened by Reason" Beyond all Reckoning: "Occupying the Sarcophagus" and "Look to the Skies" Location 133 South division underground!
SATURDAY!
Saturday may 31st at Riverside Park (2001 Monroe Avenue) the Grand Rapids Kennel club is hosting Dog Day! You name it and they have it. Carnival dames dog vendors dog parade, dancing with Dogs, an obsitcale course, best Dog in the Park award and at the end of the day "Blessing of the Dogs: there is actually more but I was getting exhausted just thinking of all the canine themed goodness. Begins at 8am and ends at 2:30 pm. FREE!
If the DAACUMENTARY gets you going then maybe you want to think about getting involved booking a show or volunteering at the DAAC, if so then there is a programming meeting Saturday at noon. If you are into it all you have to do is show up!
Saturday May 31st at 4pm at the Wealthy Theater you can support community and enjoy yourself all at the same time. From Salsa to Belly Dancing to Ballroom, "Dancing to Make a Difference" benefits the Kids Food Basket. Ticekts are $13 for adults, and 5$ for kids. Location 1130 Wealthy ST SE Doors at 3:30 pm!
Saturday at Four Friends Coffeehouse you can catch a free show featuring Jeff Large beginning at 8pm!
On Saturday night you can get a little Creole, the old intersection in eastown has been transformed into "Chez Bayou" a Cajun Creole restarunt. The menue sounds pretty interesting and you can check out their website at www.chezbayou.com menu sounds good, interior looks themey so please if you check it out let me know how the food is! 1520 Wealthy St. SE.
Ok so there is an event on Saturday June 1st (which is confusing because Saturday is the 31st of May and June 1st is Sunday) so I am just going to tell you what it was and you can figure out if you want to go. The End of Times Quartet is holding a Cd Relase/ Kick off to their Tour at Music and Movement. The event is technically free but they are looking for donations to help with gas prices so it is a pay what you can sort of event. It begins at 7pm and I guess you could show up on Saturday and if it isn't happening show up on Sunday!
Saturday night at Skelletones is all out "Victor Fix the Sun, Doctor Doctor and Come find the Lion play and then All night RAVE! Location 133 South division, all ages no booze no drugs!
SUNDAY!
Sunday at the DAAC, 115 South Division, catch four bands, "the Great White Jenkins" ( I think this name is HILARIOUS) "Javelins" "The Silent Years" and "Jon Rajewski." Show at 8pm 6$ gets you in, all ages all the time.
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.
Capture the Flag anyone??? Rosa Parks Circle team up beginning at 7pm get ready to rumble and Run!
This weekend get in the car head out to..... Muskegon. NO! really! The 80th Muskegon Regional is going on and this event always reads like a mini who is who in the west Michigan art scene. Totally worth checking out, AND the Muskegon Art Museum notoriously has other great shows and a pretty solid body of permanent works. Google yourself some directions, the address is 269 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon MI 49440. So check it out!
The Fredrick Meijer Gardens are gearing up for another great show this summer with "Degas in Bronze the Complete Sculptures. When I was a kid we went to the Chicago Art museum and I got to see one of Degas's dancers. I was impressionable. It was during a Monet exhibit. I LOVED IT. There are 74 sculptures, the show should be opening this weekend but I would check their website for details!
OPPORTUNITIES!
Ok So maybe you were interested in making a poster for the Garlic festival but didn't email for more info, I thought I would make it easy and lay it all out for you. (seriously, how hard is it to make a Garlic poster, take the challenge, I am making one for pete's sake!)
Event: Marie Catrib's and Show Foods USA First annual GARLIC FESTIVAL
Tag line: Slow food.....Slow Beer.... Slow music.
Locaiton parking lot of East hills center of the Universe 1001 Lake Drive.
Date: August 9th 2008 from 5 until 8pm
Submission can be sent to info@mariecatribs.com
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, in case you noticed word was a little light this week! wordonthestreetgr@hotmail.com, jennschaub@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
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Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
YO YO YO!
Memorial day weekend ALREADY!? Well I hope you have some great plans for getting outside and enjoying the weather! It is looking like it will turn out to be pretty nice..... If you are still looking to book your plans here are some suggestions!
THURSDAY NIGHT!
Tonight is a great night for picking up some great artwork. GVSU is holding an alumni silent auction beginning at 6pm at the Calder Art Center out on the main campus. Tickets are $20 to get in the door but there are over 50 works of art to be auctioned, food and alcoholic beverages so you are sure to get your money's worth. I am excited about bidding on a piece by Brian Caponi, a great painting by Shanna Shearer and maybe a small print by Jenny Pope. There are so many great local artists who have donated pieces. Paul Amenta's piece is sure to go, Leanne has great print and I LOVE Scott Travis's work. Seriously I could go on and on, Aneka Vanderhill, Lisa Price, Brett Colley... great local artists. Some of the work starts as low as 20$ so you know you will find something great. All ticket prices and auction proceeds benefit scholarship funds for Artists. I can't wait! Tickets are totally avaiable at the door ($20 includes food and beverages) and the location is at the Calder Art Building out on the GVSU main campus.
Thursday night May 22nd at the DAAC beginning at 8pm you can catch "Victor! Fix the Sun" "Lautrec" "Saddest Factory" and "Minnesota" Location 115 South Division Cost 6$
FRIDAY NIGHT
On Friday night you can help to celebrate west Michigan's urban music, arts and entertainment at the Grand Rapids Hip Hop Awards. I would think this would be a great way to find out more about some of the local performers and local releases. The doors open at 7pm awards at 8pm. Location Wealthy Theater 1130 Wealthy Street SE Cost???? Free ( I think?)
Friday night the DAAC has 5 bands including Jesus Crisis, Protoculture, Deep Shit, Disgusting Body and Vapid Location 115 South Division Cost 6$
Friday night the Hop Cat is opens their Memorial Day Weekend Jam. Friday night catch the Paul Lesinski Trio. Described as Funky Jazz, I am guessing they start around 9ish. Location 25 Ionia Cost FREE!
Friday night at Skelletones 5 bands featuring a "Torn Between Arms" CD release Party "Bringing Down Broadway" "Fight This War" "This is Tomorrow" and "Brighter Cities" Won't it be sad if everything goes digital all the time and instead of CD release parties there are MP3 Download parties??? It just doesn't' have the same ring as a record, tape or CD release....
SATURDAY NIGHT!
The DAAC has such a solid line up of shows this weekend Saturday check out "Lauren Elle" Spectral Mornings, Geographers and Oyster Thieves. This is an early show with doors at 6pm and show begins at 7pm Of course as always ALL AGES and 6$ gets you in the door. Location 115 South Division
Saturday night the Realistic Models Fashion Show presents "Grand Rapids Finest Talent Showcase" at the Wealthy Theater featuring family entertainment including a fashion and talent show. Models, dancers, singers comedians, poets and more. Tickets avaiable at the door, doors at 3pm show at 4, Location Wealthy Theater 1130 Wealthy ST SE. Cost $10
On Saturday the 24th Matt Hopper and the Roman Candles wsp Drew Grow, described as Psychedlic, Hook filled Rock/folk Location Hop Cat, address 25 Ionia Cost FREE!
On Saturday the 24th "Doombringer," "Only the Ashes Remain," Ozenza," "Mortis," Mental Infestation," and "The Crowned Virgin" are all taking the stage at Skelletones. Skelletones is located at 133 South Division, cost 6$ gets you in.
SUNDAY!
Sunday may 25th the DP trio, as in three for the gurs from Domestic problems. At the Hop Cat, beginning at 9pm/ Location 25 Ionia Cost FREE!
This Sunday the Urban Capture the Flag is going to kick off in Rosa Parks Circle. Gather at 7 and the hunt is on at 7:30. join up, join a team and get on it!
NEXT WEDNESDAY the 28th there will be a show on all of the Michigan PBS channels (locally channel 35) featuring the 2007 GUVVY award winners, one such winter is the Avenue for the Arts so part of the show will feature a 3-5 minute clip with spots from our April 18th Spring for the Arts event. So check it out. Look for some local faces! I am totally going to be on the couch in eager anticipation.
Check it out!
So local photographer David McGowan ( humanfiles.com ) is looking for local garage sales to attend and photograph, so if you know of a good garage sale coming up or are having one yourself let him know. BUT regardless of knowing about a yardsale just check out his site, some of the faces are recognizable (the Skelletones/ burlesque troupe).
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, in case you noticed word was a little light this week! wordonthestreetgr@hotmail.com, jennschaub@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hello Ladies and Gents
Keeping it short and sweet is what we are all about lately here at word so no chit chat no beating around the bush! There is a pretty fun opportunity towards the end and a ton of great Weekend activities, also this week Sunday is reserved for mothers Day so I included some local shopping suggestions to find that perfect gift that says, Thanks for giving birth,, nurturing (and totally supporting) and loving me even when I am a crusty salty crab.
Here is Word on the Street for May 7, 2008
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday night get your ABC's as in Art Battle for Community at the Saz. The Creston Neighbrohood Association has gathered a killer group of artists to make art and hang out. The crew is pretty talented and the door fee/art sales go to support the CNA. Location Sazerac Lounge, 1418 Plainfield. Cost $15.00 at the door.
THURSDAY!
Thursday night at Skelletones catch 4 bands, "Comma After You," "Sleep though Static," "Why Violet," and "These City Lights" Location 133 South Division (subterranean) Cost 6$
FRIDAY
This weekend the Grand Rapids Hardcore Punk 7" comp release show is holding a DAAC benefit and including 7 bands for just 6$ "Jesus Crisis" "Positive Noise" "Attention Span" " the Real Bitters" "S/M" "Religious ss Disorder" and "Final Word" Location 115 South Division (next to scavenger Hunt) Cost 6$
Friday Skelletones, Grand Rapids underground sound is hosting a whole bunch of bands including "All Rights Reserved," "the Republicants," "the Hubies" "My Friend Jared" "City Train & All That" "Dead Fun" and " the Hydrants" doors open at 6pm Location 133 South Division Cost only 3$ Say what! That is SO cheap!
SATURDAY
Saturday morning East Hills is promoting their Fair Trade shops with a Tour and lunch hosted by Marie Catribs. Learn more about local Fair Trade Stores and get the low down on their effect on our community and others. The hop begins at 10am and goes until 12:30 pm if you are interested call Anna at 635 7978
Last weekend marked the opening of the Fulton Street Farmers Market. AND let me tell you how great it was to be hanging out buying herbs and goods from the locals. I got my herb garden started, bought some flowers for the porch saw some friends and was totally enjoying the vibe. Make sure you check it out this Saturday any time between 8am and 2pm. Location 1145 Fulton Street East, Cost Free to look, varied prices on plants, veggies and handmade goods!
The good weather makes everyone frisky, they get out the get warm they get in the mood for love. I have been noticing lots of lovey doovey couples strolling the streets lately and I have to say it is GREAT after an entire season of being locked up indoors or in a snowsuit grab someone you love, dog or a friend and head out this weekend to enjoy the great amazing sites of the city. The river walk is super great, the Calder is a destination, Ice cream stands are open again and if you can't think of any where else to go could I suggest Shuler's downtown. Get a book head to your local park and chill.
OR pack a picnic and head to the Eastown Community Picnic at Wilcox's Park, you can buy hotdogs and soda but there will be live music, Kids activities, infor tables and of course the entire thing is free. Wilcox is located in between Lake and Fulton, on Milton and Youell.
Saturday head over to the Meanwhile and enjoy the opening of their new Beer Garden. I hear it is totally sweet and beginning at 5pm you can enjoy some drink specials, appetizers and an amazing brick patio that is a tribute to MICHIGAN! Bring your friends because the patio seats 50! Cost Free (but I suggest you try the Michigan Vodka selection) Location: Wealthy Street
Saturday there are 5 bands at Skelletones including "Knowlyfe" "ReInventing Yesterday" "Anacortes Burns" "Darkend by Reason" and "Bullfights in Tijuana" Location 133 Soth Division DOWNSTIARS and the Cost is 7$
Saturday at 8pm at the DAAC check out Good Teeth/Gold Teeth at the DAAC. 6$ gets you in the door, I am not sure if there are other bands TBA or if this is it. Location 115 South Division.
SUNDAY
Love your Mother.
In honor of Mother's Day I am suggesting several local shops that are a great place to pick up a Mother's Day present.
Check out any local health store for special soaps, lotions and bath items, Harvest health is a local favorite but there is a new Health Hutt down on Monroe (by the Camerage House) that has a great set up and the new Green Grocer over on Fulton next to From the Heart Yoga is also good.
Which brings us to health. Get Mom yoga classes at From the Heart or your local YMCA, if your mom is looking for something a little more rockin I would totally suggest a class at the Armenta Studios. For all of the Ladies (and maybe some of the Gents) a belly dancing class for the two of you is a way to bond and loosen up a little.
Give the gift of ART. I got my parents a membership to the GRAM for Christmas and they love it. Moms are pretty fond of flowers so instead of getting her a bouquet passes to the Fredrick Meijer are a great present.
If your mom likes fashion there are 3 great suggestions right in Cherry Hill, Pink Boulevard, Clothing Matters, and Cobblestone.
And then last for the mom who loves to cook, because some of them DO enjoy it, check out Spice Merchants in EGR, they have a wide variety of spices from high end basics to exotics. Also for the kitchen nut or mother with exquisite taste Art on the Table on Wealthy by the Bakery is a great place to get kitchen wares, delicious sauces and a specialty collection of treats.
OPPORTUNITY!
Marie Catribs and Slow Foods USA are hosting their First Ever Garlic Festival on August 9th (I love garlic in all forms) and they are looking for 3 poster designs. If you are interested in throwing down some artistic talent and finding out all of the details email info@mariecatribs.com. The crew at Maries is great, the food is wonderful, the smells are free, the soda is good, I love the Adult Grilled Cheese and the Chocolate pudding, Oh and the Slow food movement and Garlic are also winners so drop them an email and get involved!
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you, in case you noticed word was a little light this week! wordonthestreetgr@hotmail.com, jennschaub@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hello Jello!
This week has blown by. SO with no chit chat and no fandango here we go!
FRIDAY
Friday night at 7:30 until 9:30 St Cecilia's Music Center you can catch a spring Orchestra POPS concert with a special guest performance by the River Rogues Jazz band. The cool thing about this is it is totally Free and if you haven't seen a show at St Ceclia's this is a geat opportunity the space is totally goregious. To find out more contact Elaine Shaw at 361 6951 Location 24 Ransom Street. Cost FREE!
Those Grand Valley Professors have been storming the GRAM lately this Friday night from 7 until 7:45 catch a lecture by Professor Norwood Viviano (sculpture guy) presenting "new work" Location GRAM Cost 5$
On Friday May 2nd beginning at 7pm the check out the show at the DAAC including "Dannison" "Dan Cadillac & the Electric Racecars", "Hopeless Heroes" "Landshark" "My Friend Jared" Also be sure to say Happy Birthday to Adam (of Landshark) cause it is his Birthday! All ages all the time! Location: 115 South Division Cost: $6
SATRUDAY!
Get a little ART, Saturday May 3rd at the DAAC check out3 great bands and one creative art event. "Inter/Outer/Inner Art and Music Show featuring work by Jon Chambers, and bands "Clive" "See Yes" and "Slow Party" Location: 115 South Division Cost: $6
On Saturday at the Skelletones check out "So save me," "Father Time Bomb," "Bless you Boys," and "Your Best Friend" Location 133 South Division, below the Euclid!
Saturday night the Super happy Funtime Burlesque show presents a Very Specail Edition of kids shows gone array, call it a spoof, but don't call this show kid friendly..... Live music, free Prizes and some raunchy sexy kiddie fun. It is a little late to preorder tickets so... Location Wealthy Theather. 1130 Wealthy, Cost $10 doors at 7pm!
Saturday you can get nostalgic for Grunge. The Intersection is hosting "Sounds of Seattle" including a Pearl Jam Tribute band and a Nirvana Tribute band. The show is 17 and up doors at 8pm. Tickets are $12 the day of the show. Location 133 Grandville Ave SW
MONDAY
WYCE is kicking off their Hat Trick Series May 5th, (Cinco De Mayo) with "Mulebone" at the One Trick Pony beginning at 7:30 Pm, so you bring a donation, a goup of friends, grab some dinner appreciate some acoustic blues support the West Michigan Blues Society's Blues in the School Project. Location: 136 East Fulton Cost: Free with Donation when they pass the Hat!
Monday at the DAAC welcome "Auryn" from Pittsburgh and "Shattered Badge."
Oh man I am loving this one Friday night at Skelletones you can Rave to your hearts content at an all electronic, all ages show drum & bass, Trance, techno, house and downtempo! All music, All Ages, All Night (until 4 am) No Drugs, NO Alcohol, All dance party. Only 5$! Location 133 South Division.
OPPORTUNITY!
The UICA is doing a call for entries, you have to be 18 and the work should have the following qualities, it can be hung suspended, rolled pushed inflated folded or moved off the floor. Accepted works will be exhibited during the 2008 national public sculpture conference you can download a form at www.uica.org... Also do it today because submissions are due on the 15th of May!
Also reminder! This summer the Grand Rapids Symphony is going to have souvenir shirst for picnic pops and they are looking for design submissions: Guidelines Up to 4 colors, incorporate the four concerts that make up Picnic Pops (check them out on www.grsymphony.org/events) submitted as a Jpg or TIFF must be received attention Claire Van BRandeghen 300 Ottawa Ave NW suite 100 Grand Rapids MI 49503 by FRIDAY MAY 16th! And now you are wondering what do you get? Tickets to the Classical Fireworks Concert June 10th or 11th (one of my favorites), a complementary shirt, and recognition in the 20,000 program books printed and distributed over the summer. I LOVE the Fireworks show, and picnic pops is SO good! Questions? Email Clair at CVanBrandeghen@grsymphony.org or giver her a call at 616 454 9451 ext 128
Want to earn free movie passes? The UICA is assembaling a small group of volunteers who are interested in handing out promos in exchange for movie passes, you put out posters in a designated area of GR, Support a local venue, and get some rad free passes. If you are interested contact Ryan Dittmer at the UICA number 454 7000 or at 28film@uica.org.
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you or your scene, wordonthestreetgr@hotmail.com, jennschaub@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn
Hey guys,
I have to admit, the springy weather has me itching to go outside and play instead of sit inside and type, so I am keeping it short and sweet this week. My apologies for anything left out.
First!!
Thank you to everyone who came out on Friday for Spring for the Arts it was great. Every time we have an event I worry that this will be the one that no one comes to and yet the Avenue was totally rocking I saw familiar faces, new faces, happy smiling people faces, tons of art and some rad impromptu entertaining.
After Spring for the Arts I got to witness one of the crews working to create a 24 hour Film Festival entry and I was totally freaking blown away .... It was AMAZING, I was SO PROUD to be a part of GR and know so many talented resourceful people.
SO.... I wanted to thank all of the Avenue for the Arts Artists, all of the the universities students who showed off artwork at Spring for the Arts, entertainers and bands, Bryan P, Bill T, The Burlesque performers, makeup artist, graffiti guys, random talents and film crew for reminding me how totally awesome our talent banks is. Friday night blew my mind, YOU ALL ROCK!
And finally my last cheerleader moment will be to again thank everyone who came out and participated by visiting the galleries, businesses, artists and entertainers. You can't have a show without an audience.
THURSDAY
I love it when the hype about a play says that the press was almost entirely favorable. SO honest. This weekend, all weekend the Wealthy Theater is present ing Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Students the play's actual description says the Gondoliers takes place partly in Venice and partly in a kingdom ruled by a pair of gondoliers who attempt to remodel the monarchy in a spirit of republican equality. SAY WHAT? That sounds great! The Show opens Thursday with the show at 7:30, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2:30. Location 1130 Wealthy!
FRIDAY
Friday night at Jukes there was a slight change up in the line up The Total Blam Blams (totally rad) will be playing with Dutch Pink (Totally eastside band) Heavier then Air Flying Machines and Special guest Not Available. The show is free but you gotta be over 21. Jukes is Westside on Leonard by One Mans Junk, Shakedown and Lannings. See you there!
This weekend at the UICA you can catch the Rape of Europa a documentary about the Nazis destruction of art, culture and the social fabric of Europe. On Friday and Saturday you can check out shows at 1,5, and 9pm and on Sunday at 1 and 5pm.
Skelletones on Friday, "Minnesota," "Sea Foam Green," "Dannison," "Horace Pickett," and "The Candles." If you want to check out all of Skelletones up coming shows and find out more about the venue visit them online at www. skelletones.com
Friday night at GRAM, Suzanne Eberle is talking about Pop and its effect on FASHION in the mid 1960s After Warhol is done with Grand Rapids I truly expect that every art student in the city will be working in bright bold colors screen printing on everything is site. Her lecture begins at 7:00 and Museum is $5 on Friday nights.
At the DAAC on Friday check out "the Advent" "Death By Dancing" and a surprise special guest. Doors at 7pm. Price is 6$ at the door.
SATURDAY
So I know everyone flocks to the lakeshore as soon as they can ( I know it is on my list of things to-do) SO if you are in Holland it looks like the Holland Museum has a great show "Polyester; American Fashion of the 1960s and 1970's" HEEAH! Bring on the crazy baby blue go-go dresses. Anyhow if you are interested in checking it out they are open from 10 until 5pm and you can call for directions at 616 392 9084.
Diorama-rama opens this weekend at FWD >> Space. The show features Diorama's from local artists and promises to be spectacular on a mini scale. Great people, miniature universes abound so I will see you Saturday night , April 26th from 5 until 10 pm at 120 South Division unit 125!
Unfortunately the film group I got to check out was 3 minutes late in transferring their piece and it won't be shown this weekend BUT you can check it out online at http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&ChannelID=100555413 IF you would like to check out other 24 hour films written, shot, produced, edited and composed all in one night , visit Studio 28 on Saturday night at 8pm usually entries are pretty amazing. If you are into film or talent this is usually a great thing to check out. Admission is 8$ and there is a People's Choice award so bring your friends.
This line up sounds like a Hemmingway novella. "the Passion Within," "Beyond all Reckoning," "Torn Between Arms," and "Bullfights in Tijuana." The show is Satruday night at Skelletones, located at 133 South Division below the Euclid.
Saturday at the DAAC, "Child Bite" Man at Arms" "victor Fix the Sun: Charles the Osprey" and our man in Havana. The DAAC is ALL AGES, ALL THE TIME and tickets for this show are $8.
SUNDAY!
Sunday at the DAAC totally punk it out. "Barren" from Chicago along with "Fuck This" ( I guess it is their last show) and "Dead Fun" the show is an early one, 5pm, and it is all ages 6$ at the door!
OPPORTUNITY!
24hour Theater is coming up and five one act plays will be written directed and performed in a 24 hour time period. The production is at Gateway middle school at 311 Sate Street on May 17th and they are looking for volunteers to hook up an get geared up they need Writers, Directors and of course actors. Contact www.spacevstime.com for more info!
Drop me an email, tell me what is going on with you or your scene, wordonthestreetgr@hotmail.com, jennschaub@hotmail.com, or jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org. Check out G-rad.... If you want to see or read word with pictures or post comments, check it out online at
http://www.g-rad.org/projects/wordonthestreet/
or you can go to G-rad http://www.g-rad.org/ and then access it through projects....
Thanks for reading all the way down to the very bottom.
Jenn