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Downtown Market offers learning opportunities for residents, students, food entrepreneurs

Submitted 01-21-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Education is a key component of Grand Rapids Downtown Market’s mission and programs.

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Catalyst Radio: Artist Gianturco, international exhibit subjects describe 'Grandmother Power' at GRPM

Submitted 01-20-2014 under NEWS

Grandmother Power phenomenon is described by GRPM exhibit artist Paola Gianturco and her Canadian subjects.

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WMEAC to show"Gasland II" at UICA

Submitted 01-17-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC Film Series provides an in-depth look into the world of hydraulic fracturing.

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What's On Tap: January 16-22

Submitted 01-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Try some new brews this week at your local breweries.

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Black Eagle Trading Post sets up shop on corner of Fulton and Jefferson

Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS

Jefferson Avenue's newest tenant mixes screen printed clothing with antique paraphernalia to create unique corner shop.

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Innovation through collaboration: Life at The Factory

Submitted 01-14-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Factory, a quickly growing coworking and colearning space in downtown Grand Rapids, is designed to facilitate collaboration, openness, community, accessibilty and even serendipity.

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GR Public Library to host History Detectives day of presentations

Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS

History Detectives is a day long program at the downtown main library whose speakers will present topics on local history.

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Ski film premier raises funds for youth mountain adventure learning, promotes helmet use

Submitted 01-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On Saturday, the Wealthy Theatre will premier Sherpas Cinema's "Into the Mind." The evening will benefit Summer Journeys' Tetons Scholarship Fund and feature a free helmet giveaway.

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What's On Tap: January 9-15

Submitted 01-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The polar vortex is basically over! Celebrate at your local breweries.

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Register for Startup Weekend hosted by the Factory

Submitted 01-07-2014 under NEWS

The international entrepreneurial workshop Startup Weekend will be hosted by the Factory in Grand Rapids.

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