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Mark Sala, Sweet J Band perform for final Concert in the Park of 2013

Submitted 08-12-2013 under NEWS

The weather appeared to be threatening the last summer Concert in the Park at Lamar Park. However, their was plenty of sunshine in time for the concert on August 6. There were plenty of activities for both the young and old to enjoy. There were...

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Michigan's first beer co-op to begin selling memberships

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NEWS

It's been a long journey for High Five Co-Op Brewery. With their bylaws in place and legalities in order, the time has finally come: High Five will begin selling membership certificates to Michigan’s first ever beer co-op on September 9,...

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Catalyst Radio: Youth Force GR making a difference, providing employment opportunities

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio, we feature the youth employment program of Grand Rapids Community Foundation Youth Force GR. We spend the show with...

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"Hard Femme" art exhibit to examine gender issues

Submitted 08-07-2013 under NEWS

"Hard femme is femme’s iron-pumpin', boot-wearin', always sneerin' cousin," says Miranda Sharp, curator of the exhibit. "Hard femme is tough, DIY, takin' care of business, down 'n dirty and no-bullshit. Hard...

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PaLatté Coffee and Art blends love for art with pleasure of coffee

Submitted 08-06-2013 under NEWS

Maria and Federico Farias, both who sell their work online, understand that galleries can be intimidating, especially based on cost. “Personally, from my life, I have always been intimidated of galleries. I won’t be able to afford what...

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Spectrum Health to open Community Medicine Clinic for uninsured, underinsured

Submitted 08-02-2013 under NEWS

Spectrum Health Medical Group held an open house Friday morning for its new Community Medicine Clinic (CMC) opening Monday, August 5. The clinic, located at 75 Sheldon Boulevard SE, will offer primary care to uninsured or underinsured Grand Rapids...

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Local brewers create tree-inspired beers for Cheers Beer City

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

To support Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and their Urban Tree-PLanting Project, 17 local breweries created tree-inspired beers that they will be selling August 4-10. Purchase of the special beers raises money to increase the tree canopy in...

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Grant awarded to Grand Rapids to encourage bicycle safety

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Through the Michigan Department of Transportation, a bike grant totaling over $631,000 will implement, evaluate, study and develop bicycle safety over a three-year period. Working with motorists and cyclists, the grant will work to engage both in...

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Clean up your local park in Alger Heights

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

You can help Friends of Grand Rapids Parks with their efforts to keep our local parks clean and beautiful at their August Park Clean-Up event. They are partnering with the Grand Rapids Public Library to promote volunteerism and community engagement...

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Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts to host Andrew Alden Ensemble

Submitted 07-26-2013 under NEWS

This Friday and Saturday evening at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) The Andrew Alden Ensemble will offer live original scores composed for both Night of the Living Dead (July 26) and Vampyr (July 27). The ensemble features four...

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