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A musical revue you won't want to miss! "Smokey Joe's Cafe" dances onto the HSRT stage!

Submitted 07-04-2015 under NONPROFITS

Leiber and Stoller's, "Smokey Joe's Cafe" features nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded. The hits include, "Jailhouse Rock," "Charlie Brown," "There Goes My Baby," "Stand By Me," and "Spanish Harlem." A musical revue you won't soon forget!

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Saint Laurent film to portray life of fashion icon at UICA

Submitted 07-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

For the first time, the UICA will be showing the documentary that will show a glimpse of the fashion world and the life of a world renewed fashion designer from July 17 until July 30th 2015.

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Creative space Wisemaker celebrates collaboration of art, environment

Submitted 07-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

"I want to take my mission here at Wisemaker to promote creativity and environmental sustainability out into the community and let other people really dig into that concept," says owner Kelly Allen.

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Grand Rapids festivities to promote community, entertainment for national holiday

Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS

The United States turns 239 this Saturday and each community in the Grand Rapids area has its own way to celebrate. The Rapidian breaks down what activities are happening throughout the day and the prime locations for watching the fireworks at night.

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Weekly swing event continues to attract hundreds, even with shifting locations

Submitted 06-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Original Swing Society continues to provide opportunities for swing dancing downtown every Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m.

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How Bazaar: Annual community event returns to Eastown

Submitted 06-23-2015 under NEWS

Eastown's annual Bizarre Bazaar will be held along Wealthy Street on June 27; the event features over 80 local artists and craftspeople as well as live art, local music performances and food vendors.

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GoSite helps welcome military veterans home with unique networking experience

Submitted 06-23-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

West Michigan Veterans Coalition and the Veterans Employment Working Group from TALENT 2025 have come together to facilitate communication.

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Uptown: Eat Shop Rock continues the fun every Thursday in June

Submitted 06-17-2015 under NONPROFITS

Uptown: Eat Shop Rock is an event that happens every June in the business districts that are within Uptown. Every Thursday, the designated district hosts free live music throughout the district, food and drink specials.

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Free outdoor concerts fill summer days

Submitted 06-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

GRAM on the Green, Tuesday Evening Music Club, Jazz in the Park and Celadon Summer Concert Series offer free, outdoor summer concerts throughout the summer.

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From artist to entrepreneur: Three South Division business owners

Submitted 06-10-2015 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts Intern, Madison May sat down during a busy First Friday: The Market event to chat with the three female entrepreneurs behind Have Company, Parliament the Boutique and Woosah Outfitters.

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