Art

Imagination Creations Hair & Vintage celebrates decade of success

Submitted 11-18-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

As Imagination Creations approaches ten years of business, owner Heather McGartland shares what it takes to be successful and sustainable as an independent shop keeper.

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In the actual circle with My Brightest Diamond

Submitted 11-14-2014 under OPINION

Something unique - and affirming - happened during soundcheck with My Brightest Diamond (Wealthy Theatre, 11/12.) Lead singer Shara Worden and I had an entire conversation about what she needed different with the mix, without using any words pertaining to "music." It could have been about anything.

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Catalyst Radio: Jazz & Justice concert Sat. Nov. 15 features Grupo Aye, Immigration Reform

Submitted 11-14-2014 under NEWS

Hope Church on Kalamazoo Avenue is presenting monthly concerts as conversation starters to support local artists while promoting discussion around issues that impact the local community.

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Exploring Free Radical 2014: Experiences with two galleries among many

Submitted 11-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

With over 20 storefront spaces involved from Grand Rapids’ Fulton St. to Wealthy St., the entire district was permeated with installations, 2D/3D designs, shared contemplation, dialogue and the dwindling leaves of another passing fall.

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Alejandro Ruiz se acuerda de como un amor inspiró su carrera artística

Submitted 11-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Alejandro Ruiz comparte como él comenzó a dibujar y su experiencia viviendo aquí en el vecindario de la Avenida Grandville.

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Story Matters: Alejandro Ruiz recalls how crush started drawing career

Submitted 11-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Alejandro Ruiz shares how he started drawing and his experience living in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood.

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Window Wonderland Competition to light up downtown for holiday season

Submitted 11-11-2014 under NEWS

Holiday window displays will light up downtown in the second annual Window Wonderland Competition.

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GRAM exhibit "Marks of Genius" reveals how artists think

Submitted 11-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

This exhibition of drawings is a deep collection of master works that span the middle ages to contemporary art thoughtfully organized in such a way to allow the viewer a thorough understanding of what drawing can be.

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