ArtPrize welcomes a new ED, Tyler Loftis, looking to build on the diversity and passion of the event, and expanding ArtPrize to 4 Weekends. Tyler talks about his vision, and bringing back preview week.
The West Michigan Tourist Association's Director Dave Lorenz brings his travel experience to the organization. Dave talks about WMTA, now guiding efforts to promote travel throughout West Michigan while helping shape the long term vision.
Juneteenth is tomorrow, and there are multiple ways to get involved. We talk to Andrea Wallace, sharing her involvement with I ROCK MY OWN. This Free Portrait Day Celebrates natural/afro-texture hair. I ROCK MY OWN invites and welcomes everyone on the natural hair journey to participate in this free portraiture event.
Hudsonville author Maciek Biezunski joins in to talk about Paper Bridges, a story of two flags, one marriage, built in West Michigan. Self described as a history with a heartbeat. We hear from MB.
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute is deep into Juneteenth programing. Director Vanessa Green joins in, talking about a conversation bringing neighbors and leaders together around Civic Engagement and Health Equity.
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