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An inside look before the Morton Hotel undergoes renovation by Rockford Construction

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

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West Michigan Cooperative sees growth, opportunities in new space on Michigan Avenue

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Since their founding in 2006, West Michigan Co-op, a Grand Rapids based online farmers market, had been sharing space with other businesses during their monthly pick-up nights. But after years of growth, West Michigan Co-op had outgrown the shared...

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The Art of Creating an Exhibition

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Brandon Alman doesn’t quite remember how he got involved with the Avenue for the Arts, but believes it began with the Markets, then he started attending planning meetings and was part of the discussions that started the Advisory...

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Food truck to cook creative meals on the move

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Fans of the Silver Spork will see a familiar truck in Grand Rapids this spring. A Moveable Feast, a food truck business "emphasizing locally and responsibly raised ingredients," bought the Silver Spork vehicle and plans to be making mobile...

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Avenue for the Arts to feature over 400 artists in Art.Downtown. gallery hop

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

On Friday April 11, Avenue for the Arts will present its annual Art.Downtown. evening event showcasing 400 artists and over 30 destinations along the Division Avenue corridor.  Grand Rapids Trolley will be providing free shuttle services...

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First Fridays on the Avenue to ramp up programming

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

The Avenue for the Arts presents the First Friday Gallery Hop on Friday April 4 from 6-9 p.m. This multi-venue, Friday night destination includes art exhibitions, sales on hand-made goods, drink specials and more. Park around the corner,...

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Catalyst Radio: Get Covered America making final push for sign-ups

Submitted 03-28-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Featured in this episode of Catalyst Radio is the effort called Get Covered America – a national campaign focused on educating consumers about the...

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City officials appoint members to Grand River Restoration Steering Committee

Submitted 03-27-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, March 25 City of Grand Rapids Officials established the Grand River Restoration Steering Committee as part of the Green Grand Rapids Master Plan to restore the Grand River and encourage responsible development along...

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New phone app to give citizens warning, information during flooding

Submitted 03-27-2014 under NEWS

With warming temperatures and the possibility of flooding increasing, many residents are being reminded of the 2013 spring flood. While floods can often strike quickly, especially during spring months, the American Red Cross is helping to speed up...

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Brewery Vivant to host "Beer the Change" celebration

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

On Sunday, March 30, Brewery Vivant will welcome the community to participate in their annual “Beer the Change” event. The brewery’s visual sustainability report will be presented visually and interactively featuring a...

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