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Lass Laugh Comedy Festival makes its debut this month

Submitted 05-03-2018 under NEWS

Kristin Hirsch thought up the idea of Lass Laugh, and Amy Gascon believed in this vision and wanted to help bring it to light. The community for Lass Laugh started building long before opening night.

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Artist feature from UICA: Zachary Trebellas

Submitted 05-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

Learn more about performing artist Zachary Trebellas in this feature from UICA.

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ACT Apprentice Antwaine: Animated Art

Submitted 05-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

ACT Apprentice Antwaine shares his love for animation.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Guns, violence and pacifism, Part 1

Submitted 04-30-2018 under OPINION

This week, we invite R. Scot Miller, an ordained minister of outreach and education at Common Spirit Church of the Brethren in Grand Rapids, to share a long-form essay on the topic of guns, violence, and pacifism.

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West Michigan Woman announces 2018 Brilliance Award winners

Submitted 04-30-2018 under NEWS

The West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards honored 30 finalists and 10 winners at their second-annual event held at the Amway Grand Plaza. Hundreds attended to cheer on those who have made remarkable contributions to our community—especially with regard to women's empowerment.

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In Season: April 27, 2018

Submitted 04-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

The sun is shining this morning + we have over 30 vendors here our LAST DAY of our Winter Market (before the kickoff of our Main Market Season)! There are so many new, Spring veggies, flowers, + gardening transplants and products available, just waiting for you to take home!

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ACT Apprentice Allan: Quantity and Quality

Submitted 04-25-2018 under NONPROFITS

ACT Apprentice Allan shares his impressive cartoon collection.

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Palatte Coffee and Art: A new twist on the classic art gallery

Submitted 04-25-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Palatte Coffee and Art combines the comfort of the coffee house with the worldliness of an art gallery.

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Michigan Ballet Academy to perform Cinderella

Submitted 04-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

Students from the Academy will be performing this version of the world’s most beloved story on April 28 and 29, 2018 at the Jenison Center for the Arts.

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Immigrant tells the story of their journey with a poem

Submitted 04-24-2018 under VOICES

An immigrant tells of their reason for coming to the U.S. from Guatemala: I stood witness to death: of my dear relative, they write.

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