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First Fridays on Avenue for the Arts offers chance for unique holiday shopping

Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS

The Avenue for the Arts organizes shop hop hours on the first Friday each month. This Friday, many businesses will be open until 10 p.m. to assist with your holiday shopping list.

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Soccer fans rally, storytellers gather at SpeakEZ Lounge

Submitted 12-03-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Eric Albertson combines his love for soccer and storytelling by catering to fans at his restaurant bar SpeakEZ Lounge on Monroe Avenue.

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Grand Rapids-based startup launches app to help feed hungry children

Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS

FoodCircles curates great local restaurants, and provides dishes starting at $1 online. Your entire purchase goes to charity, feeding one child in need for each $1 spent.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Leslie Greenhoe

Submitted 12-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

'I believe art-making helps me to imagine the future.'

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Local boutique makes international impact

Submitted 12-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Becky McDonald, W.A.R. International President and activist, fights international trafficking and modern day slavery from Wyoming headquarters

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Heritage Theatre turns to Kickstarter to produce Blithe Spirit

Submitted 12-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

The nonprofit theatre company must raise $3,500 by 8 pm on December 11, 2013 to put on Noel Coward's play in summer 2014.

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In Season: November 30, 2013

Submitted 11-30-2013 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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What's On Tap: November 28-December 4

Submitted 11-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After all the Thanksgiving festivities, unwind at your local breweries.

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Gaspard Gallery to present photography art book "Beholder"

Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS

Chris Cox of Gaspard Gallery will exhibit a new collection of photographs bound in book format.

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Last Chance to experience Pulso: Arte de las Americas

Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS

UICA and KCAD have collaborated to exhibit contemporary art by Latin American artists.

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