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After vacation to Grand Rapids over 20 years ago, artist strives for citizenship

Submitted 05-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local artist Erick Picardo has called Grand Rapids home for over 20 years, but faces challenges on the road to citizenship.

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New ArtPrize director explores Grand Rapids, culture, and permission to participate

Submitted 04-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Christian Gaines compares larger cities to mid-sized Grand Rapids, and finds a lot to be excited about.

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Future Rock takes concertgoers to a galaxy far, far away

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

The progressive electronic band deftly combines guitar, synthesizer and drums with loops and samples to create an unforgettable sonic and visual experience at The Stache

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Pieces, moments of Art.Downtown. 2013 leave strong impressions

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

After the one-night event, I review what lingered in the mind from this year's kick-off of Grand Rapids' art season.

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History of Heartside artists captured in upcoming book, seeks funding

Submitted 04-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Heartside Gallery and Studio is seeking funding for their upcoming book "An Irregular Heartbeat: the Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio" through a Kickstarter campaign that ends May 16.

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Camera and Collage exhibit captures essence of Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-25-2013 under OPINION

Documentation of "Camera and Collage Show" at Sanctuary Gallery for Art.Downtown.

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"The We and the I" lacks Gondry's unique visual flair at UICA

Submitted 04-25-2013 under OPINION

Michel Gondry's "The We and the I" is playing at The UICA.

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Be part of "human art" at Rosa Parks Circle May 3

Submitted 04-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

"One Minute for One Million" is your opportunity to show the world the heart of West Michigan, at noon on Friday, May 3 at Rosa Parks Circle.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Walter Pinder

Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

"I love music that deepens me. It envelopes me, takes me over."

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"TRIP THE LIGHT: MYTHICAL" at Wealthy Theatre, May 11

Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Dance in the Annex (DITA) presents the fourth annual "Trip The Light" at Wealthy Theatre on May 11.

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