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Dystopia prevails in UICA exhibition

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Selected artists from across the nation present their concepts of utopia and dystopia with 2-D, 3-D, installation, and new media works throughout galleries on four floors.

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Refusing to be "treated as less of a person," longtime Holland resident moves to GR

Submitted 01-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

Former Holland, MI resident Ellie Frances Gramer speaks about discrimination in her hometown, and her decision to leave.

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Make, show, discuss: Artists as Entrepreneurs

Submitted 01-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Avenue for the Arts has long provided a welcoming and diverse arena for artists to exhibit their work. Recent developments have seen a greater emphasis being placed on the Avenue as a forum for discussion and artistic evolution.

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Great Skate Winterfest still set to go this weekend

Submitted 01-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Despite concerns about weather, the Great Skate Winterfest will still take place this weekend. The ice at Rosa Parks Circle is expected to be fine for the Great Skate

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio--Crystal McGinn

Submitted 01-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Initially I got my inspiration from old videogames, like RPGs (role-playing games), and I get them from experiences of my own life.

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Herschell Turner Fine Art - Pastels and Mixed Media

Submitted 01-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Artist Herschell Turner, former NBA and Harlem Globetrotter will exhibit his fine art at Dominican Center at Marywood from December 31 - February 27. Come meet the artist at a reception on February 10th from Noon through 4 pm at DCM.

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Call For Musicians: Trip The Light 2013

Submitted 12-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

Dance in the Annex (DITA) & ArtPeers invite local composers, musicians and singer-songwriters to submit original pieces of music for TRIP THE LIGHT 2013 (May 11, 2013). Submission deadline for musicians: January 18, 2013.

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Meijer Gardens brings Bernar Venet exhibition to Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-17-2012 under OPINION

Frederik Meijer Gardens is hosting a year-long exhibition of sculptor Bernar Venet's work.

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Wege Foundation to double gifts through Dec. 21

Submitted 12-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

GR City Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss and others to help close out fundraising for Wealthy Theatre, Dec. 21. The Wege Foundation will match any gift or pledge. $80,000 is needed by Dec. 21 to meet the goal.

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Beerhorsts open home to public

Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS

The Beerhorst family sold artwork in their home last weekend.

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