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Community conversations in Heartside discuss Pekich Park

Submitted 10-31-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Residents, city officials, and other community members are gathering to address urban park use and quality of life in Heartside.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Nick Castillon

Submitted 10-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

Nick Castillon is an artist living in Grand Rapids. Castillon's work is eclectic and ambitious large-scale multi-dimensional mixed media paintings.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Should Manson follower, killer Leslie Van Houten, be freed?

Submitted 10-30-2017 under OPINION

Daniel (pseudonym) writes: Charles Manson and his followers murdered nine people in California in July and August 1969, including actress Sharon Tate.

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German Band EINSHOCH6 performs at Aquinas College: November 1, 2017

Submitted 10-29-2017 under NONPROFITS

Engaging, fun, a musical feast! The German band EINSHOCH6 stands for a culturally unique performance of music, language, and word play by combining elements of classical music with hip-hop lyrics in a remarkable musical form!

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In Season: October 28, 2017

Submitted 10-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.

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Venues like St. Cecilia and One Trick Pony keep music scene alive, well in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-27-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Don’t pass on opportunities to enjoy our city and the music, like hearing guitarist Leo Kottke and local singer Kathy Lamar.

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Author to explore faith, service can help people find vocation, meaning after retirement

Submitted 10-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

Author and pastor, R. Paul Stevens, will explore how faith and spirituality can help people find vocation and meaning after retirement. His presentation, “Aging Matters,” will take place on Monday, Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m., at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes

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Marcel 'Fable' Price, talks about his work as Grand Rapid's 2017 Poet Laureate

Submitted 10-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

Marcel Price, AKA Fable the Poet is dedicated to energizing poetry in Grand Rapids and bringing awareness to mental health.

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Grand Rapids Public Library to celebrate Día de los Muertos

Submitted 10-25-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Día de los Muertos: A Community Exhibit Honoring Day of the Dead, will be on display at the Grand Rapids Public Library’s downtown Main Branch October 28-November 1.

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'Beer & Dragons' take over the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Beer Explorers

Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

Beer Explorers: Beer & Dragons takes place Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor of the museum.

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