Culture

In Season: May 19, 2018

Submitted 05-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

Despite the rain (and the plants love rain!), it's such a vibrant day here at the Market! Flowers galore. Crisp lettuces + asparagus are in abundance. Wild-foraged goodies + tasty treats to please your palate. Come check it out for yourself!

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Rhiannon Giddens mesmerized sold out audience at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 05-18-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Rhiannon Giddens played to a sold out audience at the St. Cecilia Music center Thursday evening, providing the audience with a very powerful performance focused on the black experience in America.

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Artist feature from UICA: Plant Parenthood

Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Plant Parenthood is an Improv Comedy troupe formed in 2015 when the founding members met at Comedy Outlet Mondays, a recurring comedy show at Dog Story Theater.

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GRandJazzFest offers eclectic lineup for 2018 event at Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Saxophonist Euge Groove will headline 7th annual GRandJazzFest presented by the DTE Energy Foundation

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New show 'Space School' coming to public museum's planetarium

Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Beginning Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Chaffee Planetarium, Space School, will feature astronauts training underwater for working in space.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How do we fairly allocate our charitable giving between local needs and others?

Submitted 05-14-2018 under OPINION

Linda B. asks, Do we forget those around us struggling in favor of “others” in foreign lands? With limited resources, how do we decide to allocate them — do we allocate those resources to those within our community or to those outside (including those outside our country)?

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In Season: May 11, 2018

Submitted 05-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

It's Mother's Day weekend + we have a beautiful assortment of flowers, potted plants + transplants, hanging baskets, and (of course) a delectable variety of local produce + Michigan-made food to help you celebrate!

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