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NPO Showcase: Michigan Eating Disorders Alliance

Submitted 09-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

MIEDA works to reduce the impact of eating disorders through education and prevention.

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Story Matters: Lance Climie recalls Les Idees, first foodie restaurant in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

Lance Climie recalls his time as the day bartender at Les Idees, a restaurant at The Morton House that was "contrarian to what had existed in Grand Rapids before."

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Story Matters: Brian Balderston explains attraction for artists to SiTE:LAB

Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

Brian Balderston, from Present Company, explains why his team of artists was attracted to working with SiTE:LAB, and how Paul Amenta got them interested in participating in ArtPrize.

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Story Matters: Daniel Doane retells story of father's work as electrician on The Morton House

Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

From his father putting in the electrical system to the multiple changes to both the building and the street in front of it, Daniel Doane shares his memories of our city's growth and struggles.

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: Downtown Market

Submitted 09-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Downtown Market offers a wide variety of art and eats during ArtPrize. Artwork, often placed in relation to its surroundings, is captured here in this photo essay.

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Catalyst Radio: ArtPrize's Critical Discourse to feature Susan Sollins of Art21

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Critical Discourse, part of ArtPrize 2014, is bringing to Grand Rapids notables of the art world, including on Oct. 2 Susan Sollins of Art21 and the documentary series “Art in the 21st Century” that airs on PBS.

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In Season: September 27, 2014

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Catalyst Radio: Grants available through Healthy Homes Coalition to get lead contamination out of homes

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan is taking applications until Dec. 1 for funding removal of lead poisoning hazards from homes.

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ArtPrize jurors to reveal their top picks at Jurors' Shortlist Event

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Jurors will present and discuss their top entries for each ArtPrize category on Monday, September 29 at the Hub. The Community Media Center will be there to record audience responses to the jurors directly after the presentation.

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Catalyst Radio: Benefest raising funds for clean water for Rwanda

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Food, beer and music, all a part of first annual Benefest festival on Friday, Sept. 12.

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