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Clothing startup sends 2,900 meals to local families

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Live. Love. Michigan. supports local nonprofits by designing and selling apparel.

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Fashion forward: Grand Rapids Film Festival to showcase student work

Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Film Festival, GRFF, will host a Fashion for Film Showcase on Thursday April 10, 7–9 pm at the Pyramid Scheme.

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DAAC members discuss art collective's future, importance to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Through fundraisers and partnerships with like-minded organizations the Division Avenue Arts Collective is encouraging interest in the local art scene while contemplating future steps.

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New school sets sights globally, organizes locally

Submitted 03-25-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Global Center for Advanced Studies offers a new format for earning master's and doctoral degrees by engaging local students with world renowned philosophers.

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Street market to bring vintage charm to Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Submitted 03-25-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Our vintage street market is now accepting applications for 2014 vendors. The market, appearing on the second Sunday of each month, will include vintage furniture, clothing, accessories, kitchen goods and home decor.

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"Marilyn's Kennedy" play set for world premier in May, auditions this weekend

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

A drama based on the historical affair between JFK and Marilyn Monroe will have its world premiere in Grand Rapids this May. With auditions being held this weekend. Announced by The University Wits, a local theater company bringing the show to life.

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LadyfestGR to hit city for third year

Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS

A day showcasing female led-workshops and performances will take over three venues in the Heartside neighborhood on Saturday March 22.

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Les Miserables continues to draw crowds at Civic Theatre

Submitted 03-18-2014 under OPINION

The broadway musical Les Miserables performed at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre puts on a show of epic proportions.

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New GRAM exhibit forges natural forms from man-made origins

Submitted 03-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

"Resisting Certainty" features Michigan artist Susan Goethel Campbell's examination of environment. Campbell will visit the museum for a gallery talk on Thursday March 20 at 7 p.m.

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Hope on their sleeves: clothing startup believes in Michigan's resilience

Submitted 03-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Driven by a passion for design and a fierce loyalty to their home state, Live. Love. Michigan. strives to make it in the clothing business and bring Michigan up with them.

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