GRCC In the News, 8-8-13

Artful Dining, ‘Boeing Boeing,’ West Michigan Summer Classic on The Playlist

Aug. 8, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A “Mad Men” inspired dinner, a French farce, and a new outdoor basketball fundraiser are scheduled over the next few days. Check out the details and then get up, get out, and do something on the latest edition of The Playlist.

… Director Tom Kaechele takes the helm of this farce set in the ’60s and says you should check your brain at the door and get ready for a good laugh. Tickets are $25 at the Circle Theatre box office, 616-456-6656 or at circletheatre.org.

(Article doesn’t mention it, but Mr. Kaechele is GRCC’s theater program director.)

Now ear this: Restaurant Week kicks off with corn on the cob eating contest

Aug. 7, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The new Downtown Market is the kickoff location for this year’s Restaurant Week event and once again a fun food fight of sorts is involved.

… The corn-eating competitors include:

Chef Jenna Arcidiacono, Amore Trattoria Italiana

(Article doesn’t mention it, but Chef Arcidiacono is a GRCC alumna.)