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Building community around a tabletop

Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

In the past few years, the tabletop gaming industry has skyrocketed, and Grand Rapids has been a great hub for its community.

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Review of "A Man Called Ove" at UICA

Submitted 12-07-2016 under OPINION

Rolf Lassgard is magnificent in sentimental, appealing film

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Movie Review: "Seasons" at UICA

Submitted 12-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

In this movie review, UICA looks at "Seasons" which captures nature at its finest.

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This weekend: 'A Christmas Carol' to take the stage at Dog Story Theater

Submitted 12-05-2016 under NONPROFITS

This hilarious and heart-warming adaptation tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who, with the help of some Christmas ghosts, discovers the love and joy of Christmastime.

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'Light Up Downtown' this Friday with WYCE, City of Grand Rapids, DGRI

Submitted 11-29-2016 under NEWS

Community invited to 'Light Up Downtown' and celebrate the season this Friday, December 2 at Rosa Parks Circle.

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Local playlist: A world of music through WYCE

Submitted 11-21-2016 under NEWS

Listener sponsored, volunteer powered community radio station WYCE is a mix tape of eclectic sound. Volunteer programmers create shows that feature everything from on-air performances to poetry to public affairs and always a variety of musical genres.

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Peek behind the scenes of CARE Ballet's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"

Submitted 11-13-2016 under NONPROFITS

CARE Ballet’s production of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” kicks off the holiday season with new scenes, sets and venue on Thanksgiving weekend

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Swing dancers speak language of movement

Submitted 11-10-2016 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Original Swing Society draws record setting amounts of people together for swing dancing on weekday nights throughout the year—more than most major cities. Founder Steve Zaagman’s goal is to bring affordable dancing, fitness and fun to great venues in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network celebrating its eighth annual Leadership Awards

Submitted 11-10-2016 under NEWS

The community is invited to come honor local nonprofit professionals at the St. Cecilia Music Society on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.

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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is inspiring, with live music from the Grand Rapids Symphony, it's thrilling

Submitted 11-08-2016 under OPINION

'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' was one of John Williams' greatest triumphs as a film composer. The Grand Rapids Pops demonstrates why with live music accompanying the Oscar-winning film

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