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UICA screening 2013 Oscar shorts

Submitted 02-14-2013 under OPINION

The UICA is screening the 2013 Oscar nominees for best live action short, best animated short, and best short documentary

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Ready. Set. Art.Downtown.

Submitted 02-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Art.Downtown. registration is now open for volunteers, artists, curators and documenters! Meetings have begun, artists as entrepreneurs classes start this week, everyone is invited to the table.

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Beware of Mr. Baker comes to UICA

Submitted 02-07-2013 under OPINION

A new rock documentary about Ginger Baker, the drummer who forever changed rock and roll, opens at the UICA Friday, Feb. 8.

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Grand Rapids Community Foundation opens scholarship application, continues to build awards

Submitted 02-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Community Foundation's annual scholarship application is now open. The Foundation is expecting to award $1 million to area students in 2013.

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Catalyst Radio: The Bloom Collective to put down roots in new downtown space

Submitted 02-01-2013 under NEWS

The Bloom Collective is creating partnerships for a new space at 8 Jefferson Ave. in downtown, for greater access to education and social change efforts.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Magnus Anyanwu

Submitted 01-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

"It is my belief that all things are based on art in some way."

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Mayor Heartwell's 10th State of City Address focuses on youth and sustainability

Submitted 01-31-2013 under NEWS

Mayor epitomizes Grand Rapids motto, Strength through Activity, and encourages "the fierce energy of now" as hundreds pledge their allegiance to the City of Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids Public Library offers support for entrepreneurs

Submitted 01-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Small Business Resource Center at the Main Library offers classes, assists students of all ages in crafting a well-written business plan, and provides other resources for starting and growing a business.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food

Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has a fantastic setting and great beers. But noise, a ridiculous wait, and a strange distrust of vegetables spoil a dining experience.

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616 Lofts fosters community in downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 01-25-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Derek Coppess and 616 Lofts are on a mission to create a tight knit residential community in downtown Grand Rapids

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