Culture

Art.Downtown. Returns with Two Great Events

Submitted 02-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

Art.Downtown., presented by Avenue for the Arts, returns for it's fifth year! Mark your calendars for the education event, Break it Down, Make it Better on March 1st and Art.Downtown. on April 11th

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Over 100 artists hope to win Album of the Year at 2014 WYCE Jammies

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE's 15th Annual Jammie Awards is this Friday night, with over 100 hopefuls desiring the cherished "Album of the Year" prize including The Wallace Collective, The Bangups and Root Doctor.

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Public Museum prepares to inspire with "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On March 1, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will premiere their "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit that features the architectural creations of LEGO Certified Professional, Adam Reed Tucker.

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Heritage Hill bed and breakfast creates "beer weekend" package

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Peaches Bed and Breakfast has created a weekend package called "Sit. Stay. Beer." that offers a full slate of activities for visitors wanting to explore Grand Rapids' growing beer culture.

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The Network to throw annual fundraising gala

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Network, an LGBTQA resource center, will throw its annual fundraising gala February 22. The gala will help fund continued LGBTQA involvement in the Grand Rapids Community.

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Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids to celebrate last days before Lent with Fasching Dance

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

This year's Fasching Dance, hosted by the Edelweiss Club, includes traditional German foods and music, and is a family-friendly event celebrating the last days before Lent.

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Terra GR encourages patrons to eat, drink, aid hungry families

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

During Cool Brews. Hot Eats., Feb. 17 to March 2, diners can enjoy a meal at Terra GR while sending food to local families in need.

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Folk singer to be honored at WYCE Jammies awards show

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

Joel Mabus, a Michigan folk singer for over 40 years, will be presented with a WYCE Legacy Award at the 15th WYCE Jammie Awards, and will perform songs from his repertoire.

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