Grand Rapids

Learning from Olmsted and a Muddy River

Submitted 09-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grand Rapids is not alone in its efforts to revitalize and restore a river, so what can we learn from one project already in implementation and nearly a century in the making

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Early hours: Outdoor venues provide art opportunities beyond official ArtPrize hours

Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

For those who may not have available time during official venue hours, here are some options for catching art when indoor venues are closed.

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Dinderbeck Studios opens to public

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NEWS

The local print studio is shifting from artist collective to open community studio. Dinderbeck is providing space and resources for area printmakers.

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Joan Osborne Acoustic Duo to perform at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NEWS

Osborne will perform at Wealthy Theatre on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m.

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October's First Friday event to feature ArtPrize venues

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

The month of October brings an electrifying feel to the Avenue for the Arts, as well as to the rest of downtown Grand Rapids, as artists from all over the country showcase artwork during Artprize, which coincides with First Fridays on the Avenue.

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East Hills to host second annual Kids Day

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NEWS

The second annual kids day at Congress Elementary will take place on Saturday, October 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Public responds to Shortlist selections

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after attending the Jurors' Shortlist event last night, many of the audience stopped by our response stations to reflect on the choices presented. Each night of Critical Discourse, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.

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Shortlist reveals insight into juror selection process

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NEWS

Last night's event revealed the juror's top 20 category selections, plus their top five venue selections. Jurors revealed not only their selections but their process and what attracted them to the winning works.

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