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Food truck to cook creative meals on the move

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

A Moveable Feast plans to be on the road in mid-April, dishing up food created with local, high-quality ingredients.

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Avenue for the Arts to feature over 400 artists in Art.Downtown. gallery hop

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

The annual Art Downtown showcases local artisans, galleries, entertainment and performances on the Division Avenue corridor.

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First Fridays on the Avenue to ramp up programming

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Art galleries, shops and restaurants invite you to see local artwork, checkout the latest handmade goods, and partake in awesome drink specials.

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Visionary placemaking: GoSite to open this summer

Submitted 04-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Arts and cultural organizations are an important voice in civic leadership roles and community-building discussions. Leaders like Dana Friis-Hansen help our city continue to move towards collaborative thinking to create a fulfilling place to live, work and play

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The Bourbon-Barrel Beer Report: beer lovers compare local, regional, national brews

Submitted 03-31-2014 under OPINION

A beer expert and two beer enthusiasts convened to sip and discuss three brews: Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout, New Holland’s Dragon’s Milk and Blue Mountain’s Dark Hollow. See what they thought of the brews here.

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GR Initiative for Leaders and Fifth Third Bank Partner to Prepare Students for Career Success

Submitted 03-31-2014 under NONPROFITS

Fifth Third Bank Employees Conduct Mock Interviews with Ottawa Hills High School Students

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Fashion forward: Grand Rapids Film Festival to showcase student work

Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Film Festival, GRFF, will host a Fashion for Film Showcase on Thursday April 10, 7–9 pm at the Pyramid Scheme.

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Gazelle Girl Race Series: Marathon Munchies

Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Everyday hydration and nutrition fuels training sessions, shortens recovery time and helps build and strengthen muscles and the racer’s immune system. Gazelle Girl runner and registered dietitian, Jessi Boehme, weighs in on her nutrition trip

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In Season: March 29, 2014

Submitted 03-29-2014 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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Dr. Carl Hart to speak on science of addiction Tuesday at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

"The Black Perspective" ft. Dr. Carl Hart at Wealthy Theatre on April 1 is a free event.

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