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Annual Refugee art auction to be held at Bar Divani

Submitted 11-01-2012 under NEWS

“[Art Without Borders] is a fundraiser and awareness event. We want people to know that there are refugees in their community and to know why [refugees] are here,” says Kate Law, Marketing and Communication Specialist at Bethany...

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Local Elections 2012: Walker Yes talks about transportation proposal

Submitted 10-31-2012 under NEWS

Our politics beat asked Walker Yes some questions for our Rapidian readers. We hope they help you to get informed about some of the issues surrounding the City of Walker Proposal for Withdrawal from Interurban Transit Partnership. See...

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Local Elections 2012: Friends of Transit talks about transportation proposal

Submitted 10-31-2012 under NEWS

Our politics beat asked Friends of Transit some questions for our Rapidian readers. We hope they help you to get informed about some of the issues surrounding the City of Walker Proposal for Withdrawal from Interurban Transit Partnership....

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Local Elections 2012: 19th District County Commission candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 10-30-2012 under NEWS

Our politics beat asked the 19th District County Commission candidates [Lance Penny, Shana Shroll and Deanna Kloostra] some questions for our Rapidian readers. We hope they help you to get informed about where they stand on issues that affect us...

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Fire engulfs home on Franklin, endangers nearby buildings

Submitted 10-28-2012 under NEWS

A fire on the 700 block of Franklin was combatted by numerous firemen and multiple firehoses. Flames burst out the east side of the attic window, with flames licking the building next to it, which houses Healthy Homes Coalition along with apartment...

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Catalyst Radio: Art Aid Nov. 9 fundraiser to help bring education through art in Ethopia

Submitted 10-19-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we hear about Art Aid -- an effort from here in Grand Rapids that uses art as a learning tool in Ethiopia. We visit...

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Fork Fest 2012 provides chance to get to know local food system

Submitted 10-19-2012 under NEWS

At first glance, it would be easy to think that Fork Fest was just a food fair where several restaurants were gathered at one spot for you to try their offerings. This casual observation quickly evaporates when you arrive at the venue. Romence...

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Final Presidential debate to simulcast for free at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 10-19-2012 under NEWS

This Monday, October 22 at 9:00 p.m., the Community Media Center (CMC) will present a simulcast of the final presidential debate at Wealthy Theatre (1130 Wealthy Street SE), an historic theatre in the Wealthy corridor. President Barack...

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GRAM questions reality with new exhibit, Real/Surreal

Submitted 10-18-2012 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Art Museum’s (GRAM) upcoming show, Real/Surreal explores the existing tension between artistic realism and the manipulation of reality represented in the work of surreal and abstract artists. The exhibit showcases work in...

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Fork Fest to champion harvest of local foods and beverages

Submitted 10-17-2012 under NEWS

This Thursday night, Romence Gardens will be transformed into a walking taste-test playground for local food lovers by local business ownership advocates Local First of West Michigan. With over 35 local food and beverage vendors all...

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