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UICA shows us how to take art collecting to the next level

Submitted 04-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The current show at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA) with the poetic title of "Power Objects: The Future Has a Primitive Heart" provides us with a wonderful example of what it means to build an art collection with a singular vision....

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WMEAC presents first "Blue Tie Ball" to support water protection

Submitted 04-11-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

This year's Earth Day Celebration, the Blue Tie Ball, will be held on April 21 from 6-10 p.m. at the Goei Center in Grand Rapids. The event aims to raise awareness and funds that will support WMEAC's efforts to protect water. Tickets are $60...

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Essence Restaurant Group focuses on "farm-to-fork," sustainability year-round

Submitted 04-08-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

When it comes to local food, the Grand Rapids food community believes in sourcing food locally and being smart about the food that is used at home and in the restaurant.  Every year during the winter, Michigan crops decrease significantly and...

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Founders, Celebration! Cinema partner for beer-themed film series

Submitted 04-08-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Celebration! Cinema and Founders Brewing Company have partnered for a film and beer series. Each classic film will be paired with a special beer: Grand Rapids residents can watch "Shawn of the Dead" while drinking Founders Pale Ale or...

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Michigan Cider Week aims to spread education, create community

Submitted 04-06-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

This week, Grand Rapids is gearing up for its first Michigan Cider Week - put on by the newly-formed Michigan Cider Association. The Association is comprised of Tandem Ciders, Sietsema Orchards, VanderMill Ciders, Blake’s Hard Cider Co. and...

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Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition to celebrate growing industry

Submitted 04-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

One of the biggest international cider and perry competitions in the world is taking place in Grand Rapids the weekend of April 10-12. The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association will be hosting the 10th Annual Great Lakes International Cider...

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LadyFest celebrates Grand Rapids women

Submitted 04-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

On April 4, downtown Grand Rapids will spend a full day appreciating and learning from the diverse range of voices that women in the city have to offer. The event's mission is "a celebration of badass women in our community," to...

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Community organizations work to improve bicycle accessibility for transportation

Submitted 03-31-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Multiple local organizations are working to make sure people have access to bicycling for transportation- and the safe road conditions needed to make it more than a recreational activity- in Grand Rapids. The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (...

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Art.Downtown. to highlight hundreds of local artists at one night event

Submitted 03-31-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

This year's Art.Downtown. event will feature 400 different artists displaying their work in 38 venues across the city. The event looks to highlight local artists and musicians and help build a sustainable creative community in downtown Grand...

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Wine and Canvas wants to prove you can paint

Submitted 03-30-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Within the last few years a new type of business has come to Grand Rapids, teaching anyone that they can learn to paint. Wine and Canvas Grand Rapids is "art entertainment," says owner Cheryl Vander Vliet. For many customers, it's a...

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