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Join the conversation about art and urbanization

Submitted 09-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week, spend your evenings in an engaging conversation about art and its ability to revitalize urban spaces. ArtPrize is in full swing and for those interested the first presentation, "The Re-Imagined City," will take place on Tuesday...

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Classical Revolution GR hosts Chamber Music party

Submitted 09-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

For any live music fan the following is a familiar setting: In a darkened bar the musicians take the stage and begin tuning their instruments, there is a perceptible electricity to the air as drinks are flowing and the crowd chatters in excited...

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Circus career for long-time ringmaster more than pursuit of happiness

Submitted 09-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

"We're doing a disservice to ourselves with this new religion of happy," says Johnathan Lee Iverson, face and ringmaster of the Ringling Bros. Circus. He performs with animals and acrobats for thousands of viewers while wearing...

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Concealed Wetlands: Rendering The Invisible

Submitted 09-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

“Concealed Wetlands: Rendering The Invisible” is a series of infrared photographs done by Taylor Bishop that promotes the preservation of wetlands across Michigan. At first glance, these photographs just seem like average photographs of...

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GrandCon unveils final details of Grand Rapids' first comic book and board game convention

Submitted 09-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Comic fans, gamers and curious onlookers: your GrandCon badge pickup begins Friday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m.  This weekend marks the start of Grand Rapids' first joint comic book and board game convention. There will be a medley of...

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What's On Tap: September 25

Submitted 09-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant Farmhand, rustic farmhouse style ale Triomphe, Belgian IPA Solitude, Abbey Style ale Big Red Coq, Belgian Red ale with citra hops Sgt. Peppercorn, Belgian Rye dry spiced with green peppercorns BlackHand, Black session ale Perdition,...

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ArtPrize speaker series to engage questions of urbanism

Submitted 09-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This year, Artprize is presenting a full roster of events - a speaker series- talking about art and artists, as usual. But this year, the organization chose to center a good portion of the programming around the theme of art and its intersection...

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Harvest Party at Well House

Submitted 09-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Well House is celebrating the harvest with a community block party on Saturday, September 21 from noon to 4 pm at Well House, 600 Cass SE. The event is free and anyone is welcome to join Well House tenants, volunteers, board members and neighbors in...

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Impart: Local artist Consuelo Poland used art to speak

Submitted 09-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art.  Local artist Consuelo Poland graduated from Kendall College last May with a degree in functional art. She works in industrial design, makes jewelry and...

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Impart: Abstract painter Thomas Hammer argues art is defined by art world authorities

Submitted 09-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art.  Thomas Hammer is an abstract painter who contrasts wild flourishes with geometric shapes. He works in painting, drawing and photography and often mixes the...

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