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A day at the Museum with the GAAH Press Club

by Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Press Club (GAAH Press Club)

Submitted 04-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

For this article, the GAAH Press Club reporters had three objectives: to write the article in the third person, to begin the article with action, and to interview someone at the museum. Below are the descriptions of their experiences at the museum....

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Join us Thursday evening for "A Tale of Two Collections: The Unseen Civil War Artifacts at the Grand Rapids Public Museum"

by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)

Submitted 04-11-2012 under

Explore rare American Civil War artifacts not on display in the current exhibit, Thank God for Michigan! Stories from the Civil War, at the Grand Rapids Public Museum when three organizations sponsor a special presentation Thursday evening showing...

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An Afternoon of Fashion and Tea

by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)

Submitted 01-16-2012 under

Take a trip back in time in the elegant and opulent Victorian era Voigt Home. Enjoy a guided tour, and partake in tea and sweets in the formal dining room while learning about clothing from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Voigt House is...

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Laser Light Shows @ the Chaffee Planetarium

by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)

Submitted 01-16-2012 under

Laser Light Shows @ the Chaffee Planetarium Experience classic rock artists as never before, immersed in sound and accompanied by dazzling visual effects. (Note: Music contains mature lyrics.) Tickets are $7.  Members are free. Saturdays Feb 11...

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4 Sundays, 4 Museums. Free for everyone.

by Laurie Cirivello (LCirivello)

Submitted 01-11-2012 under NEWS

A new year-long collaboration between four Grand Rapids museums was announced today at a mid-morning press conference. For four Sundays in 2012, museums in Grand Rapids’ downtown will be open and free of charge for visitors. Gathering at the...

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Family(ish) time during Christmas

by Nick Manes (nickmanes)

Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION

Yes, we all know that the holidays are intended to be spent with family, friends and loved ones. Office parties, egg nog, twinkly lights, 24 hours of "A Christmas Story." These are all integral parts of the holiday experience. However, for...

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Engineering Week 2012 - Public Program

by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)

Submitted 12-14-2011 under

Engineering Week 2012 - Thinking Big and Building Small – Engineering Made Fun Explore various applications of math, engineering, problem solving, drawing, estimation, mechanics and other concepts through fun, hands-on engineering activities:...

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Engineering Week 2012 - Student Program

by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)

Submitted 12-14-2011 under

Engineering Week 2012 - Thinking Big and Building Small – Engineering Made Fun Explore various applications of math, engineering, problem solving, drawing, estimation, mechanics and other concepts through fun, hands-on engineering activities:...

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Engineering Week 2012 - Student Program

by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)

Submitted 12-14-2011 under

Engineering Week 2012 - Thinking Big and Building Small – Engineering Made Fun Explore various applications of math, engineering, problem solving, drawing, estimation, mechanics and other concepts through fun, hands-on engineering activities:...

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Engineering Week 2012 - Student Program

by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)

Submitted 12-14-2011 under

Engineering Week 2012 - Thinking Big and Building Small – Engineering Made Fun Explore various applications of math, engineering, problem solving, drawing, estimation, mechanics and other concepts through fun, hands-on engineering activities:...

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