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UICA houses movie theater for art film seekers

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Located on the corner of Division and Fulton downtown Grand Rapids, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts hosts exhibitions from artists around the world. It also is home to a state-of-the-art movie theater that seats 198 people. “The...

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Rock the Block returns with food, entertainment, chess tournament

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

On Saturday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. local non-profit LINC will be hosting its second annual Rock the Block Health Fest. The event will feature giveaways, live entertainment, plenty of food and a car show. Last year, over 1...

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Market presented by Avenue for the Arts to be held this Saturday only

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

On June 9, Avenue for the Arts will be setting up its annual Market on South Division between the streets of Fulton and Williams. The event will run for one day only rather than several weekends like it has in the past, but will have longer hours...

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Beatles tribute band, author Wade Rouse highlight Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

At 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, the folk-pop band Ribbons of Song took the stage at Bookfest to a crowd of both friends and strangers. Bookfest, an adjunct to Festival of the Arts, took place in a tent outside the Grand Rapids Public Library. The...

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Authors Gary Schmidt and Romeo Ray share advice at Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Gary Schmidt emphasized the importance of asking questions during Saturday’s “Fire! Fire! Why We Tell Stories” presentation at Bookfest. “All stories start and end with questions,” he said. The young adult author...

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New HSWM Executive Director Trudy Ender is all in when it comes to serving

Submitted 06-05-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A bright red male cardinal perched himself on the sill outside Trudy Ender’s office window at Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM). He tapped his beak on the glass to get her attention. “Sue Ann had a window feeder and the birds don...

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Nonprofit organizations set up food booths for Festival of the Arts

Submitted 05-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

From a pita stuffed with lamb to a double scoop of Superman ice cream escaping down the sides of a waffle cone, Festival of the Arts this weekend is the perfect scene for anyone with a growling stomach. Although music and art hold a powerful...

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Festival of the Arts highlights musicians on four stages

Submitted 05-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Festival of the Arts is known for its arts competition, the festival food and just as noticeably, its free entertainment on multiple stages for three days straight. Music ranges widely: acapella, gospel, pop punk, traditional jazz and blues,...

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Catalyst Radio: 43rd annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown June 1, 2, 3

Submitted 05-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW The 2012 Festival of the Arts co-chairs Vance Fennell and Andrea Scheckel are guests on this edition of Catalyst Radio. This 43rd annual...

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The challenge to do good

Submitted 05-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When 9th grader Raqhelle Millbrooks was challenged to take action in her community, she took that challenge seriously, but remembered the importance of fun. She started a project, HopeHuggs&Tie-Dye, to create tie-dyed shirts for children who are...

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