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Impart: Artist Melanie Manos believes art instills necessary sense of wonder

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Melanie Manos answers a few important questions about art. Her performance piece will be projected at SiTE:LAB, 54 Jefferson at dusk.

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Impart: Chicago-based artist and ArtPrize entrant Nate Otto discusses art

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Nate Otto answers a few questions about art. His cityscape illustrations will be on display during ArtPrize at the Boardwalk Condominiums.

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Grand Rapids Mayor answers citizen concerns live on GRTV, The Rapidian

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answers citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from Rapidian Politics Reporter Nicole Merte.

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Twenty years of Heartside: A celebration and book release

Submitted 09-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Friday, September 13, join Heartside Gallery and Studio to celebrate the release of their book "An Irregular Heartbeat: The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio."

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Tree Huggers grocery to close doors this Sunday

Submitted 09-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Package-free grocery and eco-friendly retail shop Tree Huggers will be closing its doors, going out with a farewell party on Sunday.

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Taking the SNAP challenge? No, thank you.

Submitted 09-06-2013 under OPINION

I recount my personal experience as a SNAP recipient, and explain why I don't want to take the SNAP challenge now and relive my experience.

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Plant Understanding ~ Harvest Peace

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

To build trust and peace among people-with our neighbors, our families, and our brothers and sisters on Earth, we need to be proactive in our thoughts and lives.

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Story Matters: Stephanie Mabie talks Abe Lincoln and zombies in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Stephanie tells us her story about the zombie walk that took place on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.

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Story Matters: Three-year-old Charlie discusses his favorite steam park

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

At Ah Nab Awen Park, 3-year-old Charlie talks about his favorite places and people in the city.

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Grandmother Power exhibit opens to celebrate grandmas everywhere

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NEWS

On September 6, the Grandmother Power exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum opens. The exhibit displays global stories on activist grandmothers while also allowing locals to get involved in the movement.

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