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Grand Rapids gathers to celebrate Asian culture, heritage at first festival

Submitted 06-13-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grand Rapids hosted the first Asian Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Rosa Parks Circle. The festival was a cultural celebration with music, entertainment, food and dance.

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Pokey LaFarge swings through Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-13-2017 under NEWS

Pokey LaFarge, a St. Louis American roots musician, performs at The Pyramid Scheme June 18, 2017.

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In Season: June 10, 2017

Submitted 06-09-2017 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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Ebony Road Players to host third Annual Loving Day Celebration

Submitted 06-08-2017 under NEWS

Ebony Road Players will be hosting a weekend of events to celebrate Loving Day, 50 years after the groundbreaking court case Loving vs. Virginia, and share the stories of West Michigan community members.

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Grand Rapids Symphony violinist honored with national award for Music for Health initiative

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

League of American Orchestras honors Diane McElfish Helle with 2017 Ford Musician Award for Excellence in Community Service

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Annual "Día del Sol" fundraiser celebrates Grandville Avenue community

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

On June 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities will be hosting their annual fundraiser at the Goei Center.

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Grand Rapids Pride Center celebrates LGBTQ month with series of events, festival

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

This year GR Pride Fest is proud to welcome headliner, Billy Gilman. The Grand Rapids Pride Festival is June 17, 2017 at Calder Plaza.

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Grand Rapids Threshold Choir invites community to "Gift of Song"

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

We will be offering a public time of singing on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the chapel at East Congregational Church

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Grand Rapids Downtown Market to host second annual Iron Chef-style "Market Masters" competition

Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

On June 16, 2017, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market will host “Market Masters 2, Back for Seconds." Proceeds from the event will benefit the Downtown Market Education Foundation, which supports culinary and nutritional education, entrepreneur opportunities and local food production.

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Taste of RAW: Panelists discuss indie horror film at UICA

Submitted 06-06-2017 under OPINION

UICA and Cinema Lab team up to have local panelists dissect the film in terms of horror and feminism.

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