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Auburn Hills: Anatomy of shielding

Submitted 05-19-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The story of Auburn Hills is a story of triumph - where in the face of fear and unfamiliarity, our community saw the creation of a new space, an integrated space. This series documents this important piece of our city’s history, and includes...

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Neighborhood Association to host annual plant, seed exchange

Submitted 05-12-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Midtown Neighborhood Association (MNA) will be hosting their annual Perennial Plant and Seed Exchange on May 16 at the Midtown Green Park. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to the community. Kelly Otto, executive director and...

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The Rapidian to celebrate the "we" that makes citizen journalism powerful

Submitted 05-05-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

On May 14 at 7:00 p.m., The Rapidian will be holding its annual Community Celebration at Brewery Vivant to help kick off our Spring Fund Drive, which runs May 15 to 22. We will be celebrating and recognizing all the different working parts...

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Fountain Street Church to host fifth Alternative Prom

Submitted 04-30-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Fountain Street Church is preparing for its fifth annual West Michigan Alternative Prom on May 2 at 7 p.m. with an expected 190 students in attendance. The prom is funded and organized by the Fountain Street Church high school youth group...

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Herbalist, food systems expert connects local people to local plants with foraging

Submitted 04-28-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Eating healthy, natural, local food has gained popularity recently as knowledge about the importance of sustainability and eating local becomes easier to access. One way that people in the Grand Rapids area can learn more about eating and supporting...

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DisArt closing performance to celebrate strides, continue conversation

Submitted 04-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The inaugural DisArt Festival, a multi-venue disability arts festival, is winding down. However, there are still opportunities to engage with this event, including the closing ceremony featuring Dis-Stories at Wealthy Theatre on Saturday, April...

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Museums ready for exploration with Free-4-All Sunday

Submitted 04-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

On Sunday, April 26, five of Grand Rapid's museums will be free to the public from noon to 5 p.m. The event is funded by Amway and features free general admission to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids...

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Professor Amorak Huey: a writing career with a Ha Ha Ha Thump

Submitted 04-20-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Amorak Huey has worked in the world of writing nearly all his adult life. Now in his seventh year as a writing professor at Grand Valley State University, he is an award-winning member of the Grand Rapids writing community. Although Huey was born in...

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DisArt packs house with runway fashion show celebrating accessible clothing

Submitted 04-20-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The DisArt Festival aims to bring people together through different modes of art to further the discussion about disability and community. One such way the Festival is doing so is through fashion.  On Friday, the DisArt Festival hosted two...

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DisArt to explore art with families Sunday

Submitted 04-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

DisArt will be hosting a free Family Fest this Sunday, April 19 with Arts In Motion and Artist Creating Together. The festival well be held at Celebration Cinema North (Beltline and Knapp) in the Wave Room from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. with the sensory...

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