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Mid December Holiday Art Thing: no holiday craft stuff here

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

This art exhibit features a short but respectable list of artists working in a variety of media.

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More art, more shopping at Urban Lights event

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Avenue for the Arts presents Urban Lights, a one day event where shops on the Division Avenue corridor extend their hours for holiday shopping.

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Story Matters: Marjorie Steele uncovers history of Kendall building

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Marjorie Steele dove into the city archives to learn all about the Kendall building and the man who built it. Learn more about this iconic building at the corner of Fulton and Division.

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UICA reveals nearly lost Detroit art treasure

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The retrospective of the recently deceased Detroit artist Mary Ann Aitken share her powerful paintings with their thickly painted and encrusted surfaces. These are paintings that really need to be experienced in person for their full impact.

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Andy Angelo Press Club meets Sonia Manzano

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This month, students from the Andy Angelo Press Club were inspired by Latina actress and author Sonia Manzano, best known for her role as Maria on Sesame Street.

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Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares how he fell in love with Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Marco Riolo grew up in Grand Rapids. After living elsewhere as an adult, he moved back to the city thinking it would be just a launching pad to a larger city. Instead, he fell in love with the changes he's seen and decided to make Grand Rapids his permanent home.

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Story Matters: Grand Rapids is Kathleen Bertoldi's favorite city to visit in her work travels

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kathleen Bertoldi admits that when she first started traveling to Grand Rapids for work, she found the city to be a bit dull. Now, though, she finds a vibrancy and energy that makes it one of her favorite cities to visit.

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Story Matters: Brittany Dernberger's journey to living downtown

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Brittany Dernberger and her partner Tyler Nickerson recently moved downtown into 616 Lofts at the Kendall. Watch Dernberger explain what drew them to living right in the center of the city.

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Story Matters: Adam Bird sees positive strides, areas for growth as downtown development works towards critical mass

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Adam Bird talks about what elements could help downtown Grand Rapids meet critical mass so that it can survive and thrive moving forward.

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Story Matters: 7th generation Grand Rapidian Jim Cox sees vitality in city today

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jim Cox's family moved to Grand Rapids around 1850. Watch Jim talk about how his family has seen the city grow and change throughout the years.

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