Posts Tagged ‘Grand Rapids’

Elton John to perform in Grand Rapids for the first time in over 11 years

Elton John is to appear live in Grand Rapids in April. Although no stranger to Michigan, this will be the first time in eleven years that Elton has played a concert in Grand Rapids. The concert will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8PM at the Van Andel Arena. Elton and his band will perform their...

March 8th, 2010 | Entertainment, Music, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Happy Monday (vol. 46) — The REAL Bi-curious

This past week was absolutely AMAZING! Marriage equality has finally come to our nation’s capital! Now, of course we’re all counting down the days until it actually penetrates those tall, thick walls and becomes something everyone in our country, no matter their sexual orientation or gender...

March 8th, 2010 | Happy Monday | Read More

Know Your History: James Richmond Barthé

(January 28, 1901 – March 5, 1989) was an African American sculptor known for his many public works, including the Toussaint L’Ouverture Monument in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and a sculpture of Rose McClendon for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater House. In 1924, with the aid of a Catholic priest, the...

February 18th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Grand Rapids Broadway Theatre Presents: “The Color Purple”

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Grand Rapids will host the national touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for 8 performances, March 30-April 4, 2010. Tickets are on sale now, CLICK HERE, for prices! Nominated...

February 18th, 2010 | NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

TAKE ACTION on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: Join Our Blog Swarm, Call HRC

Speak Equal has joined a coalition of LGBT and progressive bloggers in asking our readers to contact the Human Rights Campaign to repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” OUR MESSAGE TO HRC IS SIMPLE: Publicly demand that President Obama take the lead in getting DADT repealed this year. 1)...

February 16th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Happy Monday (vol. 45) — Nothing special

… but what would it take to make a Monday special, anyway?

February 15th, 2010 | Happy Monday | Read More

The 10 Commandments of Good Love

1. Friendship This may seem obvious, but it’s important to like the man you’re with and to enjoy spending time with each other. The two of you share a special and meaningful camaraderie that is unique only to you and you have a solid foundation built for intimacy and sharing. 2. Respect You honor...

February 14th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Wealthy Street Theatre to host LGBT Film Series

“Queeries,” a monthly lesbian, gay, bisexual, trangender film series is set to launch at the Wealthy Street Theatre on March 19th at 8 p.m. The series premiere (‘Hedwig & the Angry Inch’) will feature live music in the lobby; renowned Grand Rapids photographer Terry Johnston will take “glam”...

February 9th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Know Your History: Eugene Bullard (9 Oct. 1894 – 12 Oct. 1961)

Eugene Bullard (9 October 1894 – 12 October 1961) was the first African-American military pilot and the only black pilot in World War I. He was born Eugene Jacques Bullard in Columbus, Georgia, in the United States. His father was known as “Big Chief Ox” and his mother was a Creek Indian;...

February 3rd, 2010 | NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Happy Monday (vol. 41) — Most AWESOME Jesus Comic EVER!

Ummmmmmm, these have been my thoughts EXACTLY! In addition, I enjoy the fact that Jesus is still rockin’ out the linens, but has upgraded to BlueTooth technology to handle what appears to be an extensive prayer complaint.

January 18th, 2010 | Happy Monday | Read More