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First Fridays on the Avenue to ramp up programming

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Art galleries, shops and restaurants invite you to see local artwork, checkout the latest handmade goods, and partake in awesome drink specials.

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Visionary placemaking: GoSite to open this summer

Submitted 04-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Arts and cultural organizations are an important voice in civic leadership roles and community-building discussions. Leaders like Dana Friis-Hansen help our city continue to move towards collaborative thinking to create a fulfilling place to live, work and play

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Clothing startup sends 2,900 meals to local families

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Live. Love. Michigan. supports local nonprofits by designing and selling apparel.

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The Bourbon-Barrel Beer Report: beer lovers compare local, regional, national brews

Submitted 03-31-2014 under OPINION

A beer expert and two beer enthusiasts convened to sip and discuss three brews: Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout, New Holland’s Dragon’s Milk and Blue Mountain’s Dark Hollow. See what they thought of the brews here.

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Fashion forward: Grand Rapids Film Festival to showcase student work

Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Film Festival, GRFF, will host a Fashion for Film Showcase on Thursday April 10, 7–9 pm at the Pyramid Scheme.

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In Season: March 29, 2014

Submitted 03-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Dr. Carl Hart to speak on science of addiction Tuesday at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

"The Black Perspective" ft. Dr. Carl Hart at Wealthy Theatre on April 1 is a free event.

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What's On Tap: March 27-April 2

Submitted 03-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Feels like a good weekend to hit the pub, right? Of course it does. See what they're pouring right now.

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Job well done: LINC celebrates emerging leadership

Submitted 03-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

We celebrate the emerging leadership that is a true testimony of all neighborhood engagement efforts. Let us share with you some of the amazing things that are going on in the neighborhoods that we work in every day.

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DAAC members discuss art collective's future, importance to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Through fundraisers and partnerships with like-minded organizations the Division Avenue Arts Collective is encouraging interest in the local art scene while contemplating future steps.

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