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DITA, ArtPeers launch presale for Trip The Light 2012

by ArtPeers (ArtPeers)

Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

TRIP THE LIGHT 2012 tickets are live as you read this article in The Rapidian - click here for presale tickets. More on TRIP in a moment. We have a video to debut, thanks to Michael Cook and Scopitone VidBox - this Rapidian feature is the premiere...

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2012 BALLE Business Conference Hosted by Local First

by Local First (Local First)

Submitted 04-02-2012 under

This 10th annual conference will take place May 15-18 in Grand Rapids and will be attended by over 500 entrepreneurs, economic developers, business network leaders, sustainability experts, and local government and community leaders. Themed “...

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Fine arts photography and glass sculpture displayed at Marywood Gallery

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

The featured Artists at Dominican Center Art Gallery from March 2 – April 29, 2012 are: Randall Nyhof – Fine Arts Photography Jim VanBeek – Glass Sculpture Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery will display the works of...

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Wilde Tales Retold - A New Play

by Joel Schindlbeck (jlschindlbeck)

Submitted 03-07-2012 under

In their mission to produce new works by local writers and composers, Stark Turn Players have taken to the literary fables of Oscar Wilde and will bring a fresh, new take on these oft-overlooked tales using action, music and dance. A founding member...

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Pop Scholars: Relevant, intelligent improv

by Anna Gretz (AnnaGretz)

Submitted 02-21-2012 under OPINION

The Pop Scholars are professionals. Andy Allen, Dave Lyzenga, Mike Ryskamp and Matt Sterenberg are funny, but they are also seriously smart. They have mastered all forms of improvisational comedy, including the elusive long form, which usually...

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Catalyst Radio: Beer, politics, music and food all a part of the community conversation

by Catalyst Radio (Catalyst Radio)

Submitted 02-17-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW The Rapidian, hosted by CMC, is where you find the news and stories of Grand Rapids, by Grand Rapids. And as such, it serves as a repository of...

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Harmony Brewing Company opens in Eastown

by Mary Hunter (mm2hunter)

Submitted 02-01-2012 under OPINION

For the past several years, the city of Grand Rapids has been garnering attention for its numerous and popular micro-breweries. The newest addition is Harmony Brewing Company, located at Lake Drive and Wealthy Street. The establishment is owned by...

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Live Coverage Features: Brett Colley and Margie Erlandson

by Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) (UICA)

Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS

UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...

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Inspirations

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

Featured Artists at Dominican Center Art Gallery from January 1 – February 28, 2012 are: Joanne Peltz – Multimedia Lucianne Siers, OP – Stone Sculpture Jim VanBeek – Glass Sculpture Dominican Center at Marywood Art...

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Trip The Light 2012: Music submissions wanted

by Dance in the Annex (DITA)

Submitted 01-02-2012 under NONPROFITS

In 2012, DITA's seminal event "Trip The Light" will add a second night and be bigger than ever. Currently we're accepting submissions of music from bands and musicians interested in being part of it. We're also looking for...

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