Block parties added to ArtPrize

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Day two of ArtPrize 2010 brings a new way for you to celebrate the world's largest art competition.

The event's founder, Rick DeVos, hopes these parties will bring you into neighborhoods that don't get as many visitors.

During the next five days, each of five neighborhoods in the three-square-mile ArtPrize district will host a neighborhood party. Last year, some outside the heart of downtown Grand Rapids complained they were left out. DeVos says this is a step toward including those people while trying to get you involved.

Westside Neighborhood Party
Sept. 23
What: Screening of West Side Story. Pop and popcorn are on the house.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Corner of Seward Ave. and 5th St.

Hillside Neighborhood Party
Sept. 24
What: Beer-tasting happy hour and Grand Rapids theater featured.
Time 5-7 p.m.
Location: Gay Ave. between Washington and Fulton

Center City Neighborhood Party
Sept. 25
What: Surfer Blood concert.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Rosa Parks Circle - Corner of Monroe Ave, and Monroe Center

Heartside Neighborhood Party
Sept. 26
What: Anyone who wants can paint on the blank canvases provided. Families encouraged to attend.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Corner of Wealthy and Sheldon

Monroe North/Belknap Neighborhood Party
Sept. 27
What: Public Pictionary competition
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: Cambridge House, 600 Monroe Ave NW