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Antibalas coming to Founders Brewing on September 30

Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS

For decades, Antibalas (which translates to bullet proof in Spanish) has paid homage to and transformed Afro-caribbean and Afro-beat music. Erica Soto interviews Antibalas founder, Martín Perna, about their latest album, resisting oppression, and telling stories and truth through music.

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ArtPrize artist feature from UICA: Kyd Kane

Submitted 09-26-2017 under NONPROFITS

Kyd Kane is a poet and spoken word artist from Grand Rapids, MI. Kane's most recent work, broke(n)hunger is an original spoken word poem that reflects on the artist's own experiences with food and her connections to and observations of food systems.

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Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Catherine Creamer at ArtPrize 9

Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS

Catherine Creamer, former Executive Director of ArtPrize, discusses how the jurors picks will continue the dialogue between the public and the professionals.

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Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Larry Ossei-Mensah at ArtPrize 9

Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS

New York-based independent curator and cultural critic Larry Ossei-Mensah talks importance of accessiblity to art with community journalist Jim Moreno.

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Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Kelly Davis at ArtPrize 9

Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS

Community member Kelly Davis discusses jurors' pick and personal favorite, El Sueño Americano (The American Dream).

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ArtPrize, Hopcat, WYCE partner to bring "world of music" back to Blue Bridge in downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-26-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

This weekend hear jazz, soul, country, rock, and hip hop from artists all from right here in West Michigan at the Blue Bridge Festival.

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Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist at ArtPrize 9

Submitted 09-26-2017 under NEWS

The Rapidian and GRTV interviewed a variety of audience members after the event to get their reaction with community journalist, Jim Moreno, doing the interviews and Brandon Cooley as the cameraman.

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Artist or activist? Creative voices inspire dialogue

Submitted 09-26-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Is art a mirror for current events or personal experiences? Four individuals make powerful statements about the social problems of their generation.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What to do after a miscarriage? (Part 1)

Submitted 09-25-2017 under OPINION

Two days ago, my wife, who was 17 weeks pregnant, learned through a routine exam that our unborn baby had died. We also learned that she still needs to endure the process of labor and delivery.

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In Season: September 23, 2017

Submitted 09-22-2017 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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