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Musical comedy, "The Mikado," comes to Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-28-2016 under NONPROFITS

The West Michigan Savoyards, a local non-profit dedicated to bringing live performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s works to local community, will be performing "The Mikado" April 21-24, 2016 at the Wealthy Theatre.

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Ride the Rapid for family-friendly Easter events throughout Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

Check out this weekend's holiday events and what routes you can take to get to them. Using the Rapid to attend Easter egg hunts and other attractions is easy like Sunday morning.

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Grand Rapids Symphony unveils 2016 Picnic Pops Season

Submitted 03-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

Classical blockbusters from the movies, music of Queen, music of Beach Boys all part of 2016 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops season

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LadyfestGR to bring community together in celebration of local women

Submitted 03-22-2016 under NEWS

5th annual festival to harness knowledge, creativity and power in a day-long celebration on April 2nd in the Heartside neighborhood.

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Review: comedian Ron Funches slays Pyramid Scheme crowd

Submitted 03-21-2016 under OPINION

The 33-year-old comic played four shows at the Pyramid Scheme on March 12 and 13. His offbeat humor and affable demeanor had the crowd laughing for the entirety of his nearly hour-long set.

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The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center to be offering its 2016 Wednesday Workshop Series

Submitted 03-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

The Wednesday Workshop Series is a collection of fun, imaginative, and inspiring writing workshops, taught by celebrated authors and performers, for students in grades 3-12.

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Let The Rapid be your designated driver for St. Patrick's Day

Submitted 03-17-2016 under NONPROFITS

Seven great events at local breweries and restaurants provide plenty of fun on tap this weekend, so please travel responsibly.

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GoSite expanding its outreach with mobile welcome carts at local events

Submitted 03-15-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

From personally staffed mobile resources to a variety of upcoming events, the local information and welcome center continues to serve Grand Rapids locals and visitors.

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LaughFest's 'Best of the Midwest' competition to showcase regional comedians

Submitted 03-15-2016 under NEWS

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is holding the competition for the sixth consecutive year as part of LaughFest. Eight up-and-coming comics from the Midwest will compete on March 16 for a $2,500 prize.

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The Creative Youth Center teams up with LaughFest for The Sketches that Lived Encore

Submitted 03-11-2016 under NEWS

Adult actors perform kids' writing in a hilarious and heartfelt performance back by popular demand.

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