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French pastry-inspired beer to see limited release in local stores

Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS

Brewery Vivant and Propaganda Doughnuts have teamed up to create a Belgian style dark ale brewed with black currants, vanilla beans and rose petals. Originally an exclusive in-house only release this past Thursday, Vivant is going to issue...

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UICA's "Collaboration" invites audience to collaborate with artists

Submitted 08-13-2014 under NEWS

The UICA’s theme for this year's Artprize exhibit is "Collaboration." The exhibit will officially kick off September 13, after their yearly Oddball fundraising event.  "Artprize is when a lot of the city comes and...

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CMC department showcases animation video in UICA's ArtPrize exhibit

Submitted 08-13-2014 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Animation Collaboration group will show their animation video before, during and after ArtPrize 2014. The video will play nonstop on a large screen in the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts from September...

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Parklets get ready to pop up for BarFly patrons

Submitted 08-12-2014 under NEWS

BarFly Ventures' new "parklets" in front of three downtown businesses will soon be open to patrons. The parklets are located at Stella's Lounge, McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon and Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC). Each...

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Artists collaborate to raise awareness of area design talent

Submitted 08-12-2014 under NEWS

Local illustrator Jody Williams has seen continued success with clients such as Herman Miller, Whirlpool and Steelcase. Apart from his corporate work, he has organized a team of equally successful creatives to indulge in a collaboration that he...

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Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to celebrate fourth annual Green Gala

Submitted 08-12-2014 under NEWS

On Thursday, August 21, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FGRP) will host its fourth annual Green Gala event to generate awareness of about its organization, what new things are in store for the future and celebrate another successful...

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Zinesters to celebrate DIY publishing

Submitted 08-12-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday, August 23 from 12-6 p.m. West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT) will host Grand Rapids Zine Fest. This is the sophomore year for the festival that will feature over 35 exhibitors including Issue Press, The Bandit Zine,...

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Catalyst Radio: Maker Faire invites inventors, innovators, tinkerers to show their creations

Submitted 08-08-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW The first-ever Maker Faire in this part of the state is coming to Grand Rapids Labor Day weekend, and Grand Rapids Public Museum is hosting the...

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Movies in the Park to screen '80s action flick "Top Gun"

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

On Friday, August 8, Movies in the Park will be be showing "Top Gun," the '80s action adventure film starring Tom Cruise.  Activities begin at 7 p.m. on the lawn of Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Downtown Grand Rapids.  ABisAdrianButler...

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Art festival to return to Mangiamo lawn for third year

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

On the weekend of August 9 and 10 the lawn of Mangiamo! in East Hills will play host to The Big Bang Art Festival. The third year running, the festival features art vendors and live music.  "This event is growing every year in the variety...

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