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Disability 101 Part II: The disappearing act

Submitted 02-10-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Embracing the stereotype of the Disabled person who has found happiness because she has overcome disability, like the Super Bowl commercial featuring Amy Purdy, means ignoring the fact that many people with different physical and mental experiences live normal, flourishing lives.

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Artists, musicians come together for creative nights at local brewery

Submitted 02-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Hosted by Grand Rapids Brewing Company, Studio Night invites artists to the brewery to work on projects while listening to local musicians.

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WMCAT acquires new screen printing program

Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS

West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology has acquired a screen printing operation out of Holland, Michigan to launch a new social enterprise initiative.

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Love matters: GR Forward speaker says love important factor in city-building

Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS

Peter Kageyama, author of "For the Love of Cities," will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday, February 12He says civic engagement can take many forms, as a way to act upon our love for places.

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First Fridays to return to Division corridor

Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS

Avenue for the Arts will debut their new headquarters during February's First Friday event.

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Grand Rapids weighs in on free community college proposal

Submitted 01-30-2015 under NEWS

Community college administrators, GRCC students, and politicians respond to President Barack Obama's idea to provide federal and state funding to cover the first two years of college education for all American citizens.

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"Movies in the Park" dates set for third season

Submitted 01-27-2015 under NEWS

The popular movie series presented by DGRI and FGRP at Ah-Nab-Awen will return for its third summer running.

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Public vote to determine winner of downtown ice sculptures

Submitted 01-27-2015 under NEWS

More than 25 ice sculptures are going on display in downtown Grand Rapids for the public to vote on for Valentine's Day weekend.

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Neighborhood Association to help residents dig into home histories

Submitted 01-27-2015 under NEWS

Learn research techniques from the pros at the Grand Rapids Public Library while sleuthing for historical information about your home.

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What's next for ArtPrize 2014 double winner Anila Quayyum Agha

Submitted 01-26-2015 under NEWS

Agha looks to expand on her current work as well as go in other directions. She continues to explore light, shadow and art that seeks to open minds and cross boundaries.

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