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Downtown art venues showcase Michigan's midcentury modern design

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids Art Museum and Kendall College of Art and Design are offering exhibitions centered on the influence of this iconic design period this summer.

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Elk Brewing envisions future as go-to neighborhood brewpub

Submitted 06-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Eric Karns is the owner and brewmaster of newly opened Elk Brewing. He talks about his hopes for the brewery and doing what he loves: brewing beer.

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BeerCity, USA welcomes homebrewers from across country for annual conference

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

This month, various members of the American Homebrewer’s Association and homebrewing vendors came together to share recipes, tips, samples and helpful products to brew what they love to brew: beer.

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Something for everyone at Dominican Center in July

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

There is a wide range of evening programs being offered in early July at Dominican Center - something for everyone.

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Ten Principles of Community Policing: Part One

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

As the newly selected police transitions into his role, CNA outlines the ten principles of community policing.

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John Ball Zoo unveils new tiger exhibit

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

This summer, visitors to the John Ball Zoo will have the chance to view a tiger exhibit for the first time since 2009.

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Citizen foresters cultivate young trees, new skills at Martin Luther King Park

Submitted 06-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On June 17 Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, a local nonprofit, engaged local community in forestry training. It's a part of their Urban Forest Project, an initiative partnered by the city of Grand Rapids.

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Billy Strings & Don Julin - "That Home Far Away"

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Eastown to host annual Bizarre Bazaar this Saturday

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Eastown will celebrate local art and businesses at their annual Bizarre Bazaar event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday on Wealthy Street.

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The Black Heron to serve Michigan-centric dishes in support of agrotourism

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

Laura and Seth Porter are opening a New American cuisine themed restaurant on Bridge Street where major revitalization efforts are taking place along the block.

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