Culture

Impart: Brooklyn artist Mark Reigelman argues art should trigger sensory experience

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NEWS

As part of the Impart Series, Mark Reigelman answers a few important questions about art. His installation piece is an ArtPrize entry at Kendall College of Art and Design.

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Impart: Artist Gil Lelazhe Jariq asserts "art heals"

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NEWS

Local abstract painter Gil Lelazhe Jariq answers a few important questions about art.

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Grand Rapids, it's time to send the circus packing

Submitted 09-20-2013 under OPINION

Elephants, lions and tigers are calling the Van Andel Arena parking lot home this week. But circuses are wrong, and it's time for the City of Grand Rapids and its leaders to look at model ordinances, and enact a ban on this horrific practice.

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In Season: September 21, 2013

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Don't forget to stop by Fulton Street and stock the fridge before heading down to Artprize this weekend!

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GrandCon unveils final details of Grand Rapids' first comic book and board game convention

Submitted 09-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

GrandCon invites you to celebrate comic arts and gaming this weekend.

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What's On Tap: September 25

Submitted 09-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

To help you decide where you'd like to support your local breweries this week, check out this full list of what's on tap around town and what events will be happening.

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How to Look at Art, Part 4

Submitted 09-19-2013 under OPINION

This is the last in a four part series on how to look at art, using the DRIO process: Description, Relationships, Interpretation and Opinion. I discuss the "opinion" step in today's article.

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Interview with Manon Slome, ArtPrize 2013 Grand Prize Juror

Submitted 09-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

This series of interviews is serving as a prelude to a panel discussion that will feature the three Grand Prize jurors, titled "Can Art Save Cities?" The free event will take place at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 26 at Ladies Literary Club.

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