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Parade begins West Michigan's annual Pride festival

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS

Visitors were welcomed by LGBTQ performers in a day of colorful acts.

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Comedian Fortune Feimster to perform at Wealthy Theatre June 20

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NEWS

Last year’s sold out LaughFest comedian is back for a rare Grand Rapids show this Friday.

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Tunes, Hoops, Snacks, and Crafts!

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

Reflecting on the successful June event and looking ahead to The Market on First Fridays on August 1st

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What's on Tap: June 19-22

Submitted 06-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Looking for a place to celebrate the Solstice? Don't forget to see what's going on at your local breweries!

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Founders Fest aims to bring diversity in entertainment, cuisine

Submitted 06-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With music ranging from Bluegrass to Electronica, seven styles of cuisine from local vendors and a range of Founders beers, Mark Dorich explains how the 7th annual Founders Fest promises not to skimp on variety.

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Story Matters: Paxton Butler shares his favorite parts of Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Paxton Butler was downtown with his mom April Butler to visit Festival of the Arts and the Local First Street Party. In the video, he talks about his favorite parts of Grand Rapids, including Meijer Gardens, Celebration Cinema "and the Mickey Mouse."

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Elk Brewing to host June Rapidian Night Out

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

On Friday, June 27, the kind folks at Elk Brewing will host this month's Rapidian Night Out from 3-9 p.m. Fifty cents of every beer purchased will go directly to supporting citizen journalism.

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Fulton Street Farmers Market to host summer solstice party

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

The summer solstice party will showcase the Fulton Street Farmers Market's new facilities and kick off the new Friends of the Market program on June 21.

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Movies in the Park to screen Grease in Ah-Nab-Awen Park

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will bring their second movie of the summer to Ah-Nab-Awen Park on Friday, June 20.

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New pastry cafe to serve gluten-free dishes with European inspirations

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

Silverberry Kitchen, located on Plainfield Avenue, will serve both allergen-conscious and traditionally prepared dishes inspired by owner Angela Spector's experiences with French and Belgian cuisine.

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