Culture

Poetry Reading and Contest Award Announcement with Thomas Lynch

Submitted 03-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Thomas Lynch will be giving a poetry reading on Saturday, April 12, at 7pm. In addition, the winner of the Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters/The Michigan Poet 2014 Poetry Contest, judged by Mr. Lynch, will be announced at this reading. This event will be held at Schuler Books & Music.

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Refugee support program looking for more volunteers

Submitted 03-13-2014 under NEWS

Thrive is in need of volunteers to assist refugees in English, transportation and other miscellaneous needs as they transition to their new life in the Grand Rapids area.

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Wealthy Theatre LaughFest: diverse, edgy, experimental, local

Submitted 03-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Following two sold-out headliner events last weekend, Wealthy Theatre’s LaughFest events continue this weekend, with a focus on local talent, experimentation and diversity: WST3K (3/13) and OUR DIVERSITY SHOW! (3/15).

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What's On Tap: March 13-19

Submitted 03-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

It's almost warming up outside! Celebrate with the local brewers this weekend.

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Story Matters: Roxanne Buhl, Western watches significant growth around them in Heartside Neighborhood

Submitted 03-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Roxanne Buhl talks about the growth she've seen happen around her at Western Michigan University's downtown campus. She tells the story of bringing her teen son downtown and having him discover that he lives in a cool city.

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Story Matters: Annie DeYoung see learning, opportunities through involvement with Avenue for the Arts

Submitted 03-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Annie DeYoung talks about the sparks of opportunities she's been able to take advantage of through her involvement with Avenue for the Arts.

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New Businesses, New Talent for Art.Downtown. 2014

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Two Beards Deli is one of many venues that is participating in Art.Downtown. for the first time.

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1st Annual Fashion for Film Showcase Model Call

Submitted 03-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Film Festival team is looking for models to be featured in our 1st Annual Fashion for Film Showcase, Thursday, April 10th at the Pyramid Scheme downtown Grand Rapids.

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