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Encouraging young professionals to invest in the future of the educational system

Submitted 02-24-2014 under NEWS

Leer este artículo en Español | Read this article in Spanish Teresa Weatherall Neal, Superintendent of GRPS, was the special guest for the event organized by the non profit organizations, Grand Rapids Young Professionals, Business Leaders Linked to...

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Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids to celebrate last days before Lent with Fasching Dance

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

The Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids is hosting a Fasching Dance this Saturday, February 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Latvian Hall (504 Grand Avenue NE). “Fasching” a traditional carnival in southern Germany, traditionally...

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WMEAC to screen "Chasing Ice" at Loosemore Auditorium

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, February 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) will host "Chasing Ice," at Grand Valley State University's Loosemore Auditorium in Downtown Grand Rapids. The film is the third of...

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Folk singer to be honored at WYCE Jammies awards show

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

Folk singer Joel Mabus will be presented with the 2014 WYCE Legacy Award this Friday night as part of the 15th WYCE Jammie Awards. The Portage-based singer’s 2013 banjo-only album, "Pepper’s Ghost (and other Banjo Visitations),...

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UICA to offer opportunity to watch as artists create

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

Usually an art audience sees only the final product of an artist’s labors. However, at UICA’s Live Coverage, observers watch as artists channel the muse. The 13th incarnation of the annual event and fundraiser will take place at the...

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The Intersection to host 15th annual WYCE Jammies Awards

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

On Friday, February 21 the Intersection will host the 15th annual WCYE Jammies awards presented by Bell's Brewery. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the awards celebration lasts until 11 p.m. The event is all ages and free to the public. Donations are...

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The People's Cider Company working to bring craft cider to Jefferson Avenue

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

The People's Cider Company is set to release its 2013 harvest on March 17, and proprietor Jason Lummen is working to be able to have their new tasting room, on Jefferson Avenue between Bartertown and Black Eagle Trading Post, open for the...

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UICA to host day-long seminar for artists, curators, documentors

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday March 1, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. the UICA will host a day of speakers and discussions about what goes in to creating a great art show. Attendees will discuss a variety of themes exploring the balance of creative studio practices,...

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Fountain Street Church to celebrate Mardi Gras with benefit event

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, March 4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fountain Street Church will be having their first ever “Fabulous Mardi Gras Celebration” to benefit the church and The Grand Rapids Red Project, an organization that helps educate the...

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Catalyst Radio: CASA advocates for children in child welfare system

Submitted 02-17-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW More than 1,000 children in Kent County are wards of the family court, having been victims of abuse or neglect. Court Appointed Special Advocates (or...

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