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The DAAC to take over Kendall Fed Galleries

Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS

The Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) will hold "DAAC@TheFed," an exhibition exploring the history and culture of the DAAC, at the Fed Galleries June 17 through July 25. The opening reception will be held June 19. The opening...

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Voters must register by July 7, participation encouraged in upcoming elections

Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS

Statistically, less people vote in local elections than national elections due to misconceptions on how the vote counts and errors in voter registration. Darlene O’Neal, City Clerk of Grand Rapids, believes that the issue of lack of voting is...

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Frederik Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park to offer cultural experience to West Michigan with new Japanese Garden

Submitted 06-12-2015 under NEWS

Artfully placed boulders, precisely pruned plants and the sound of rushing water surround and fill an eight acre space at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. After years of construction, the Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden is ready...

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Catalyst Radio: Challenge Scholars program uniting around advanced education for children's future

Submitted 06-11-2015 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Challenge Scholars, a new and innovative program of Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Grand Rapids Public Schools, is succeeding in uniting local...

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Community yoga class raises funds for Nepal, funds matched by Lululemon

Submitted 06-09-2015 under NEWS

AM Yoga has been teaching classes at locations all over town, but Lululemon in Breton Village hasn’t been one of them - until a Sunday night earlier this month. When Lululemon approached AM Yoga co-founder Ashley Yost about teaching a donation...

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Grand Rapids Threshold Choir works to bring comfort to dying with song

Submitted 06-09-2015 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Threshold Choir is a local chapter of an international network of a cappella choirs whose singers serve to bring ease and comfort to those at the thresholds of living and dying. The Grand Rapids choir was started by Linda...

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West Michigan Jazz Society moves free concerts from zoo to Ah-Nab-Awen Park

Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS

Jazz in the Park, formerly Jazz at the Zoo, begins at Ah-Nab-Awen Park this summer on June 8. The yearly concert series is presented by the West Michigan Jazz Society. The jazz society has produced free jazz concerts in Grand Rapids for 14 years,...

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Movies in the Park begins June 5 with E.T.

Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS

Movies in the Park begins this Friday June 5 with E.T. at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. Started as a community idea in 2013, Movies in the Park has quickly become a signature event in downtown Grand Rapids. "Film titles for Movies in the Park is crowd-...

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Dutch Girl Brewery works to bring new feel to local beer scene

Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS

A Grand Rapids resident and craft beer lover is gearing up to open her own brewery in the coming months. Kelly Finchem will be opening up Dutch Girl Brewery this summer just outside Grand Haven and a half hour drive from Grand Rapids, in Spring Lake...

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Local First Street Party to celebrate local businesses for 12th year Saturday

Submitted 06-02-2015 under NEWS

Local First will hold their 12th annual Street Party, presented by Founders Brewing Company, on Saturday, June 6 outside Bistro Bella Vita from 3 p.m. to midnight. In addition to a long and varied music set, there will also be Founders beer, local...

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