Discover the Diverse Cultures of Grand Rapids!
Discover and learn about Grand Rapids’ diverse ethnic and cultural heritage by joining us for a Cultural Tour of the city on Wednesday, November 16.
After boarding a bus at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel,the tour will kick off at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s permanent exhibit Newcomers: The People of this Place, which includes more than 600 artifacts and images that helps illustrate stories of work, play, families, religion, prejudice, cultural traditions and more.
The tour will then move on to explore various Grand Rapids locations that have served as community cornerstones for those who have migrated to the area. The tour will end with a networking reception at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel’s Cygnus 27.
If you’re new to the community, would like an interesting professional development opportunity, or enjoy exploring history, you don’t want to miss this experience!
Date | Wednesday, November 16
Time | 1 – 6 p.m.
Location | Bus departs from Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe NW
Cost | $75/person
Register | Space is limited! Contact Farris Withers at 616.771.0320 by November 11.
For sponsorship opportunities available for the Cultural Tour, contact Leslee Fritz at 616.771.0357.
MAP Let’s Dine “Grove Restaurant”
Join fellow MAP members during Grand Rapids Restaurant Week as we enjoy a unique selection of locally grown dishes.
Date | Tuesday, November 8
Time | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location | Grove Restaurant, 919 Cherry St. SE
Cost | Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own meals and cocktails. This is a MAP member-only event; members may bring one non-member guest.
Register | Space is limited. Contact Farris Withers at 616.771.0320 by November 4.
Upcoming Fall Community Events
October 24 | Kevin Boyle, Arc of Justice
Join author Kevin Boyle as he discuss Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age, a masterful recounting of a landmark historical event, culminating in an epic legal battle that helped lay the foundation of the civil rights movement. Click here for details.
October 26 | Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle: Demon Hunting and Other Life Lessons
Join lecturer Jeannette Walls as she discusses her life growing up in extreme poverty and the unimaginable obstacles she faced. Click GRCC Diversity Lecture Series for details.
October 27 | A New Conversation: Give! Creating a Culture of Giving
Charitable organizations can learn how young professionals view giving, what opportunities exist, and how to get more involved in our community. Register here.
October 28 | Let’s Toga for Special Olympics
Support Special Olympics Area #11 during a “Toga Party” and fundraiser. Enjoy Greek hors d'oeuvres, a live Greek band and dancing. View Let’s Toga for details.
November 9 | Partners for A Racism Free Community Lunch & Learn
A Look beyond the Discussion of Race and Diversity. Create a Culture of Welcome, Wantedness, and Belonging. Register at PFRC.
November 10 | Giving Pause/Pressing Play: A Tribute to the Moments in Between
An Art Auction to benefit Refugees in Grand Rapids. Sponsored by Bethany Christian Services. View Giving Pause/Pressing Play to register.
November 10 | NPR’s Michele Norris: America’s Conversation on Race
NPR's Michele Norris discusses The Race Card project and how six-word snapshots paint a vivid picture of America's attitudes and experiences about race during a fascinating moment in American history. For more information, click here.