Joey Pohlen
Just a fun loving guy taking it one day at a time and trying to see the world

This day is the day for all men to stand up and say, "Yes, I am a Man." And "Yes, I will step up and do manly things and whatever I want to do on this glorious day!"
Come, make history! Be a part of National Man day. Take the world by the throat and tell them it's ok to watch Rocky movies all day. Tell them it's...

Art Downtown | April 15 2011 | SiTE:LAB | 2 East Fulton St.

http://www.site-lab.org/


SiTE:LAB nabs abandoned JA Building for its next mid-April art event
By Rachael Recker | The Grand Rapids Press
http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/01/sitelab_nabs_abandoned_ja_buil.html


SiTE:LAB creates temporary site-specific art...

The Litribune is combining great artists and organizations from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo for one amazing event.

We are bringing up our pals from Kalamazoo to release their new artist journal they have started to publish, ASYLUM LAKE PRESS. Asylum Lake is a record of Kalamazoo Grassroots Artists based around a bi-monthly Artist Journal. And we...

Enjoy an evening of Collaboration, and Connecting around Commonalities - Laker style.

The Young Alumni Council invites you to take part in a vibrant evening of networking at GRid70 , Grand Rapid's newest workspace collaborative, and design hub.

Attendees will enjoy food and drink catered by Martha's Vineyard, and you'll use your...

New to the nonprofit world or just need a refresher? Topics to include: essential planning for nonprofits, fundraising fundamentals, living your mission, and communication basics.

Facilitator: Salvatore Alaimo (GVSU School of Public, Nonprofit, & Health Administration Faculty)

We're jumping right into 2011 with our first speaker series event of the year!

The format has changed a bit since we first announced this event. To mix things up, the "speakers" for this event will be you, the audience. As we expect a big turnout of people from the Uptown area, we'll talk with them about what makes Uptown...

I have an amazing opportunity to host my first ever HDR photography exhibit in East Grand Rapids. Come on out to see my work and make sure to check out my Kickstarter Project!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/870345957/nathans-hdr-photography-exhibit-featuring-grand-ra
http://654croswell.com/art
http://billerimaging.com

The Regional Idea Pitch Competition pits the winners of collegiate Idea Pitch Competitions from around the area in competition against one another to determine an overall winner. Contestants represent colleges and universities including Aquinas, Calvin, Cornerstone, Davenport, Hope, GRCC and Grand Valley.

In the Regional Idea Pitch Competition,...

Interested in off-campus housing? Can you handle free pizza, Red Bull, and a raffle for really great stuff?

The Student Living Expo is all about you! All about bringing together your many housing options for next year along with other small businesses that are relevant to what you need! Want to live with your friends? We have that! Interested in...

Interested in off-campus housing? Can you handle free pizza, Red Bull, and a raffle for really great stuff?

The Student Living Expo is all about you! All about bringing together your many housing options for next year along with other small businesses that are relevant to what you need! Want to live with your friends? We have that! Interested in...

THE FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL
November 3, 8 PM
Tickets: $10
Purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/bq0YBD
Join us, on November 3, when the Found Footage Festival returns to UICA with their all-new “Volume 5” tour. This one-of-a-kind event features live-comedy and found video, showcasing footage that was found at garage sales, thrift stores, warehouses,...

Turning 23......

Here's the deal:
Going out Sunday night to the BOB, if I end up grinding on some 18 year old boy at Crush later in the evening, don't judge me.

Also going out Monday, I'm thinking the Ionia area and/or Bridge St.
See ya there.

If you're wondering what to get me: Bradley Cooper. Thanks.

Alison K Grabowski is coming into town on the 23rd, and it's high time we all got together again. We'd like to start at OTB for some dinner/margaritas, okay mostly margaritas. Then head on to Hop Cat and go from there!

The evening will start with a top notch salsa lesson taught by Michigans best, Casey Reed, once you get your moves in order enjoy an evening of the hot latin, and top 40 beats and great dancing! Cover is only 10$ Come and enjoy!

Join thousands of volunteers across the country for the September Adopt-a-Beach event Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can come and go as they please. Volunteers not only remove trash from the shorelines but record their findings to be used in pollution prevention and education in the region around the world.

If...

ARTPRIZE
September 22–October 10
As a part of our commitment to groundbreaking creative practices and the advancement of artistic careers, UICA is an exhibition center for ArtPrize 2010, the international competition featuring the world's largest art prize. As a part of this radically open exhibition, UICA will feature the exciting works of...

One of Grand Rapids' most popular annual festivals returns to the southeast side when Eastown Street Fair opens Saturday, September 18th. The one-day festival on Lake and Wealthy will feature musical entertainment, food booths, children's activities and arts and crafts.


Eastown Street Fair will be open 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; admission is...

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE

Ooh-La-La; A European Inspired Evening and Trunk show!

Black Dog Productions, Social Dragon, and Sexy Cara Productions are excited to announce "From Paris With Love," a European inspired evening, fashion trunk show and clothing benefit for In The Image.

Guest will be transported to the streets of Paris, complete...

Come join the West Michigan Whitecaps as we welcome American Idol finalist and Michigan native, Matt Giraud to the ballpark on August 15th to sing our country's National Anthem and sign autographs!

Giraud is appearing as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the ballpark to help increase awareness of the program. Giraud has been a Big...

Gates open at 12 noon. Ticket prices range from $5 to $13. The meet and greet will begin shortly after 1 pm (and after Matt's first pitch) and will go for approximately 1.5 hours. The meet and greet line will be first come first serve, but priority will be given to Big Brothers/Big Sisters participants.


to purchase tickets: ...

I'm (Megan) leaving for MO, plus it's my B-day on the 5th, plus yummy beers.

Everyone should bring a 6 pack of their fav (or something new) micro-brew to share. You'll get to try lots of new stuff, and celebrate my awesomeness at the same time :) Be there!

Hey everyone,

We are having a farewell party to celebrate Megan leaving to head off on her adventures with Americorps. It is going to be one ridiculous night this Saturday at our house. Each person should bring a 6 pack of some micro brew for the beer share. None of that shitty mass produced sad excuse for what rednecks call a beer. Bring the...

After the success of Grand Rapids Electronic Music Night in 2009 in which 3,500+ people came out for the largest dance party in West Michigan, GREMN ’10 is back!

FREE EVENT - ALL AGES
Downtown Grand Rapids
Calder Plaza (300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)
7PM-MIDNIGHT

If you missed out last year, watch this video to see how much fun...

*Update: after todays meeting and in anticipation of hitting a capacity for the outdoor deck @ The BOB we have decided to move the event upstairs to Eve. More room, AC, and microphones are all added benefits of this move. We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday!

The entire team that put together last months Mashable Social Media Day is...