Commentary

Dystopia prevails in UICA exhibition

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Selected artists from across the nation present their concepts of utopia and dystopia with 2-D, 3-D, installation, and new media works throughout galleries on four floors.

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January Tuesday Tabletalk - Rites of Passage

Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

DCM explores Rites of Passage from the perspective of four faith traditions on Tuesday, January 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. A warm meal is provided to participants at round tables comprised of persons from varying faith traditions.

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8,000 meals provided in the 2012 holiday season

Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

The generous community stepped up once again to make certain that everyone in Kent County had enough this holiday season.

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Grand Rapids native brings Broadway home for the holidays

Submitted 01-09-2013 under OPINION

Grand Rapids native Brian Martin returns home as a part of Broadway's touring production of Beauty and the Beast.

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How homeless is homeless?

Submitted 01-04-2013 under OPINION

I find myself questioning on a daily basis if the homeless people I see every day are truly homeless or just bad actors?

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Brewery Vivant to host Night Out for The Rapidian

Submitted 01-04-2013 under OPINION

Join us on Sunday, January 13 as we celebrate some special Rapidian content contributors. 20% of your beverage purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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American Kestrel falcon returned to natural habitat after care at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 01-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A coworker finds a weakened young falcon in the parking lot at work. After a time of rehabilitation at Blandford Nature Center, the falcon returns for release into its natural habitat.

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Herschell Turner Fine Art - Pastels and Mixed Media

Submitted 01-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Artist Herschell Turner, former NBA and Harlem Globetrotter will exhibit his fine art at Dominican Center at Marywood from December 31 - February 27. Come meet the artist at a reception on February 10th from Noon through 4 pm at DCM.

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