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Community Gardens Dot the Metro Grand Rapids Landscape

Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

As winter fades away and the days grow longer, many in West Michigan begin to think about gardening. And those without a space to garden in their own yard, look to community gardens.

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Former First Lady to visit Grand Rapids to commemorate Betty Ford

Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On April 8, Rosalynn Carter will speak of her friendship with Betty Ford during a luncheon at the JW Marriot followed by a panel discussion at the Gerald R. Ford Museum on Betty Ford's legacy in women's health.

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What's On Tap: April 3-9

Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Lots of new brews are coming to your favorite taprooms! Check out the full list for this weekend.

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Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys - "The Fix"

Submitted 04-02-2014 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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Curating vacancy

Submitted 04-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Artist turned curator creates a professional show in a nontraditional space

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Midwifery is a Booming Business in West Michigan

Submitted 04-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Midwifery and home births are growing in popularity in West Michigan, particularly Grand Rapids' families.

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An inside look before the Morton Hotel undergoes renovation by Rockford Construction

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Rockford Construction opened the Morton Hotel doors to the media to get an exclusive first look at rooms that haven't been seen in decades.

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West Michigan Cooperative sees growth, opportunities in new space on Michigan Avenue

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Accessibility, a convenient location and room to grow were three of the most important factors for West Michigan Cooperative (Co-op) leaders when searching for a space to call their own.

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Art exhibit challenges perceptions of humor, art

Submitted 04-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Fed Galleries at KCAD is currently featuring a traveling exhibit called "Humor in Craft," presenting pieces by artists from around the world, suggesting that viewers open their mind when it comes down to what “funny” means.

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The Art of Creating an Exhibition

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Hear from an artist turned curator about creating professional shows in nontraditional spaces.

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