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Amnesty International Global Write-a-thon comes to Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids joins hundreds of thousands of people around the world in marking International Human Rights Day this December with Amnesty International's Write for Rights Global Write-a-thon, the world's largest human rights event.

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Mike Cohen Kirtan Benefits Kids Food Basket

Submitted 11-17-2011 under NEWS

Devotional music artist leads chant event at Wealthy Theatre Annex

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Organissimo and jam/fusion veterans to play benefit for Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 11-14-2011 under NEWS

Trio of fusion bands fundraise for theatre's greening efforts

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Seth and May to premiere new CD and documentary at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 11-03-2011 under NEWS

Regional music favorites unveil new CD and documentary on Ethiopian school-building efforts at Wealthy Theatre

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Bringing holistic health back to Main Street

Submitted 10-19-2011 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Sarah Steger talks about the importance of education in the way she provides care at her Holistic Learning Center, and explains the importance of her efforts to work towards longterm affordability.

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Grand opening for Nourish Organic Market set for Saturday

Submitted 10-06-2011 under OPINION

Nourish Organic Market aims to support Michigan agriculture.

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Sometimes, it’s Block by Block: A Thriving Community on Warren SE

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Usually focused on urban change on a house-by-house level, Tyler Nickerson kicks it up a notch to feature the fruits of investment on a block level.

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More than the walls

Submitted 09-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

We had a lot of options when we started here in 2005. CMC opened this place up to the community. It's bigger than us. It always was. We just got out of the way.

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Mangiamo's Beer-A-Palooza lights a summer night

Submitted 08-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[Photo Essay] Mangiamo hosts Beer-A-Palooza, a celebration of local and nearby brews, music from BeanPoles, art by Reb, beer-friendly buffet, and summer's light.

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Uptown adds a bit of Elder & Sage

Submitted 08-04-2011 under NEWS

Newly-opened Elder & Sage Herbs and Natural Remedies provides a warm and welcoming space for people looking for a healing approach based on natural remedies.

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