Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Mygrcitypoints teams up with Heart of West Michigan United Way

Submitted 01-24-2013 under NEWS

mygrcitypoints and Volunteer Center GR team up with volunteer incentives

Catalyst Radio: Startup Weekend an incubator for business ideas

Submitted 01-18-2013 under NEWS

Startup Weekend, beginning tonight, offers local entrepreneurs opportunity to present their business ideas and receive peer feedback.

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UICA's "Utopia/Dystopia" tries to see into the future

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Though the UICA's latest exhibit has fewer pieces on display, it's still well worth a visit.

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Dystopia prevails in UICA exhibition

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Selected artists from across the nation present their concepts of utopia and dystopia with 2-D, 3-D, installation, and new media works throughout galleries on four floors.

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Refusing to be "treated as less of a person," longtime Holland resident moves to GR

Submitted 01-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

Former Holland, MI resident Ellie Frances Gramer speaks about discrimination in her hometown, and her decision to leave.

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Make, show, discuss: Artists as Entrepreneurs

Submitted 01-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Avenue for the Arts has long provided a welcoming and diverse arena for artists to exhibit their work. Recent developments have seen a greater emphasis being placed on the Avenue as a forum for discussion and artistic evolution.

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January Tuesday Tabletalk - Rites of Passage

Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

DCM explores Rites of Passage from the perspective of four faith traditions on Tuesday, January 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. A warm meal is provided to participants at round tables comprised of persons from varying faith traditions.

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Great Skate Winterfest still set to go this weekend

Submitted 01-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Despite concerns about weather, the Great Skate Winterfest will still take place this weekend. The ice at Rosa Parks Circle is expected to be fine for the Great Skate

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