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Local photographer Terry Johnston to guide urban photo walk

Submitted 08-09-2012 under NEWS

Part of the GRAM on the Green series, this Friday participants can discuss photography, meaning and urban settings while walking through the museum and the surrounding city streets with one of Grand Rapids' most well-known photographers.

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Arts In Motion Studio offers so much more than art

Submitted 08-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Arts In Motion Studio offers creative arts classes of all kinds to students with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.

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Dance program makes art more accessible to children

Submitted 08-06-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Families with children who have always wished to dance, but have not been able to due to time or monetary constraints, may now able to experience the art form. Hearts in Motion offers a new type of dance studio.

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New mural to be celebrated at 106 S. Division

Submitted 08-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division parking lot, the Avenue for the Arts will dedicate its newest addition: a fantastic new mural created by a group of UICA ArtWorks students lead by Avenue artist Erwin Erkfitz.

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Catalyst Radio: Inaugural GRandJazzFest at Rosa Parks Circle Aug. 18

Submitted 08-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

GRandJazzFest is a free event at Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday, Aug. 18, featuring local musicians and performers with Michigan ties.

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Filmmaker Caleb Slain wants you to support UICA

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids filmmaker Caleb Slain talks about his approach to filmmaking, why he doesn't think too much and why you should go support your local independent movie theater.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Don Petz

Submitted 08-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

'If you've found something that makes you happy, don't give up. If you can't do it right, keep doing it, keep trying.'

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Kev Couture: Red carpets, runways and Rooftop Couture

Submitted 07-25-2012 under OPINION

Celebrity stylist Kev Couture narrates the chapters in his life that flourished his career in the industry.

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DITA continues pushing education, performance boundaries

Submitted 07-25-2012 under NONPROFITS

This summer, through new dance-on-camera pieces and extensive master classes, DITA (Dance in the Annex) continues to celebrate its mission: securing, promoting and enhancing contemporary dance in Grand Rapids by fostering an appreciation of dance through education and performance opportunities.

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Daniel Farnum's photography hits home

Submitted 07-23-2012 under OPINION

Saginaw native Daniel Farnum's exhibit at the (106) Gallery documents urban youth.

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