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Grand Rapids Rise sets the tone for season 2

Submitted 11-27-2024 under NEWS

After a successful premiere season and the title shot in the brand new Pro Volleyball Federation, the team continues to dig into the community strengthening local fandom.

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'Mamma Mia!' returns to Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-27-2024 under OPINION

Funny and warm-hearted musical filled with ABBA songs returns to DeVos Performance Hall, courtesy of Broadway Grand Rapids.

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Local Artist Highlight: Jeff Condon

Submitted 11-17-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts visits pastel and oil painter Jeff Condon at Tanglefoot Studios. Interview by Pamela MacDougal

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St. Cecilia Music Center features the Dynamic Grammy Award winning Del McCoury Band on the Acoustic Café Folk Series on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Submitted 11-07-2024 under NONPROFITS

Featuring the dynamic bluegrass guitar-picking singer/songwriter Del McCoury and his musically-talented artist sons, Ronnie and Rob, the Del McCoury Band includes longtime bassist, vocalist and guitarist Alan Bartram, and renowned fiddler Jason Carter.

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Grassroots benefit concert raises funds for family fleeing Palestine

Submitted 10-28-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Woodstock Fest at the James Russell House raised $2,603 for a Gaza-based family, blending art, music and community in Grand Rapids. This year’s lineup showcased first-timers and veteran local musicians alike.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Nashville Sensation Valerie June to Grand Rapids on November 12, 2024, on SCMC's Acoustic Café Folk Series.

Submitted 10-24-2024 under NONPROFITS

“An Evening with Valerie June” will feature a performance filled with a gorgeous blend of astral folk and meditative R&B.

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Long Road Distillers, GR's first distillery, approaches 10th anniversary as it continues local sourcing

Submitted 10-18-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Long Road was crafted within 18 months of the original inception and has stood for nine years expanding and experimenting in craft and distribution, creating deep roots in the community.

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Local Artist Highlight: Katya Grokhovsky

Submitted 10-15-2024 under NONPROFITS

REDIRECT: For our recent interview with Jeff Condon visit therapidian.org/local-artist-highlight-jeff-condon | Avenue for the Arts visits the studio of Ukrainian-born artist Katya Grokhovsky, the 2024-25 Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at GVSU. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Enduring West Side staple Fulton Street Pub & Grill gets spooky this October

Submitted 10-10-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

With themed versions of weekly traditions and a frightening feast first, the well known 54-year old neighborhood karaoke bar is keeping things fresh.

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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray opens at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 10-07-2024 under NONPROFITS

Key garments from the world’s largest private collection of Alexander McQueen will be showcased alongside images depicting the iconic duo’s intertwined artistic journey and friendship.

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