The Up and Down the River column in The Pioneer newspaper began in the 1980’s:  one column each week, 52 weeks of the year, for 30+ years. The column covers a wide array of topics. Sometimes the articles are centered close to home while other times they span the globe. Some reflect upon the minutiae of life, others  look at the bigger picture. Up and Down the River both asks and answers questions. It reflects on where we are, where we’ve been and wonders about where we are going. We look inward; we gaze outward, literally up and down our own river of life.

Articles

march 23: How the hot dog became an American icon

march 16: How craftivism will shape a gallery’s 2026 Artivism exhibitions

march 9: Art Attack marks 36th year with youth art show at Artworks

march 2: Review: Taylor Jenkins Reid’s "Atmosphere" evokes NASA-era Houston

february 23: How 'zoom' sped from buzz to video calls

february 16: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston explores Fridamania in new Frida Kahlo exhibition

february 9: Review: 'The Genius of Trees' reimagines how trees shape life

february 2: Exploring "Amity" by Nathan Harris

january 26: Big Rapids Festival of the Arts returns for 19th year

january 19: Exhibit explores 14th Amendment’s impact in Grand Rapids; panel Feb. 4

january 12: King’s College study finds art museum visits lowers stress, inflammation

january 5: Novel Tea selects "The Nightingale" for winter read

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