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Eat.Shop.Rock. final event to take over East Hills

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

The final of the four Eat.Shop.Rock events in Uptown will be held in the East Hills neighborhood on Cherry Street.

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Clips Beer and Film Tour set to wheel through Grand Rapids for second year

Submitted 06-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

New Belgium Brewing Company is bringing its short film tour to Grand Rapids the second year in a row, ready to showcase film clips while celebrating craft beer and bicycling.

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Can I help you?

Submitted 06-24-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Anthony Martin recounts his experience of racial prejudice in his own neighborhood of 17 years and offers some simple advice to passersby.

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Story Matters: Stephen Wright says local theatre gives us new perspectives

Submitted 06-23-2014 under NONPROFITS

Stephen Wright's favorite things to do in Grand Rapids are watching theatre, and being a part of the theatre community. He recommends we all go digging to find the great things going on in theatre.

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Story Matters: Downtown events encourage fun in Grand Rapids for Stephanie VanderMolen

Submitted 06-23-2014 under NONPROFITS

Stephanie VanderMolen admits she didn't want to move back to Grand Rapids. But once back, she discovered there was a lot more fun to be discovered now, like the Local First Street Party she attended this month.

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Story Matters: Greg Hopping recalls childhood memories downtown

Submitted 06-23-2014 under NONPROFITS

Greg Hopping is a fan of downtown Grand Rapids. He's been living in the area since he was 7 years old, and in this video he recalls his childhood memories of coming downtown to shop- and tells us what he and his wife love to do when they visit downtown now.

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In Season: June 21, 2014

Submitted 06-21-2014 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: Thrive holding fundraisers as part of World Refugee Day

Submitted 06-20-2014 under NEWS

Thrive: A Refugee Support Program seeking donated items for fundraiser garage sale set for July 18-19.

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NPO Showcase: Boys & Girls Clubs Performing Arts Program

Submitted 06-20-2014 under NONPROFITS

Casey Stratton, Performing Arts Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth, discusses the Music Makers program and the importance of creative expression for kids

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From Brooklyn to Grand Rapids: Founders prepares stage for largest music, beer fest yet

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS

Founders Fest, the large outdoor music festival at the local brewery, is bringing musicians and performers to the stage this Saturday.

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