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Creston neighbors meet to discuss Grand Rapids's lack of pet ordinance

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

On June 11, neighbors in the Riverside Gardens area of Northeast Grand Rapids met in the basement of Second Congregational Church to discuss the city’s lack of a pet ordinance. Mac Brown from Creston Neighborhood Association led the discussion...

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Downtown art venues showcase Michigan's midcentury modern design

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

This summer, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids Art Museum and Kendall College of Art and Design have collaborated to feature exhibitions centered on Michigan's design heritage, specifically the state's role in the...

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BeerCity, USA welcomes homebrewers from across country for annual conference

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

Grand Rapids hosted nearly 3,000 members of the Hombrewer’s Association for their annual National Homebrewers Conference (NHC) at DeVos Place. The conference took place over the course of four days, from Wednesday, June 11 to Saturday, June 14...

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John Ball Zoo unveils new tiger exhibit

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

On June 14, a new tiger exhibit entitled “Crawford Tigers of the Realm” opened for public viewing at the John Ball Zoo. The zoo has been without tigers since 2009, when a female tiger was moved to Roosevelt Park Zoo following the death...

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The Black Heron to serve Michigan-centric dishes in support of agrotourism

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

A new restaurant is in the works at 428 Bridge Street and plans to be remodeled and up and running by November. The Black Heron, a New American cuisine restaurant with bar serving lunch and dinner is settling onto a West Side strip that is seeing a...

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Eat.Shop.Rock. final event to take over East Hills

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

On each Thursday during the month of June, one of four Uptown business districts will host Eat.Shop.Rock., an event including live entertainment and family friendly activities.  On Thursday, June 26 from 5-9 p.m. the final of the four...

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Catalyst Radio: Thrive holding fundraisers as part of World Refugee Day

Submitted 06-20-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW June 20 is highlighted as World Refugee Day, and in this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about efforts to serve the refugee community here in the...

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From Brooklyn to Grand Rapids: Founders prepares stage for largest music, beer fest yet

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday, June 21, Founders Brewing Company will host its seventh annual Founders Fest outdoor music festival on dual stages in front of the brewery at 235 Grandville Ave SW. The festival begins at 3 p.m and ends at 11 p.m. It will include local...

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Parade begins West Michigan's annual Pride festival

Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS

On June 14, downtown Grand Rapids celebrated the 26th annual West Michigan Pride. This event highlights the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities in the West Michigan area. With thousands of visitors waiting at the entrance gates,...

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Comedian Fortune Feimster to perform at Wealthy Theatre June 20

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NEWS

At LaughFest 2013, Fortune Feimster sold out two shows at the Wealthy Theatre. This year Feimster will take the stage at the Wealthy Theatre’s Peter Wege auditorium on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m. For $25 in advance or $30 at the door, attendees...

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