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Fresh Folk series to kick off with Troll for Trout, Rachael Davis

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

To display Michigan's influence on music through acoustic performances, St. Cecilia Music Center hosts Fresh Folk concert series.

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Local chef to open osteria in renovated Kendall building

Submitted 11-05-2013 under NEWS

Chef Christopher Perkey and business partner Brittanie Bonham are preparing to launch a new Italian themed restaurant in the heart of downtown.

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Catalyst Radio: Family Futures working for stronger families and communities

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

Family Futures has set its Hope Circle fundraiser for Nov. 12, and the Connections Circle fundraising event for Nov. 19 at Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio--Paula Clark

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Heartside Gallery and Studio features a new artist every month. Paula's work will be displayed in the Heartside Gallery front window; stop by to take a look!

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A Liminal Place: a reflection on Shen Dojo's Free Radical event

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Avenue for the Arts asked artist, Adora Trostle to document the thoughts and process behind the creation of a Free Radical event at Shen Dojo, on Williams just west of Division. Shared here, her reflections are both an invitation to participate and an inside look at the concept behind Nov. 1

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Story Matters: Helen Omlor meets artists installing work

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Helen Omlor's favorite memories from ArtPrize 2013 include getting to meet artists in person as they installed their work for public view.

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Story Matters: Kaylin Day works to fulfill childhood dream of becoming chef

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kaylin Day discovered the culinary world while on a cruise ship at age 7. Now she's in school to realize that goal of becoming a chef herself.

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Masterful American landscapes showcased at Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 11-01-2013 under OPINION

These American masterpiece landscape paintings that are at once heartbreakingly beautiful and at the same time a haunting reminder of how much of our country's natural beauty has been forever lost.

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Story Matters: Rachel Lee sees East Hills blossom after Brewery Vivant arrival

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Rachel Lee has watched the community around Brewery Vivant blossom since they started their brewery in the neighborhood.

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Story Matters: Seth Ricord shares story of addiction, recovery

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Seth Ricord sat down in our story fort to tell us about his young introduction to alcohol and drugs, and the many organizations and people that have helped him turn his life around.

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