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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Henry V

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present Shakespeare's Henry V at the Dog Story Theater June 15-25.

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St. Cecilia hosts summer 2017 music camps for kids, adults

Submitted 05-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Band Camp for adults and older school aged students will take place during the week of June 12, and Stella Royce Piano Camp for younger students ages 7 - 15 will be held the week of July 10, 2017.

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Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiative celebrates its first anniversary

Submitted 05-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

This group of visionary citizens is celebrating their official incorporation as a cooperative with an old-fashioned potluck picnic at Aberdeen Park this Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.

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Song and dance: Opera GR, Grand Rapids Ballet collaborate

Submitted 05-30-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

On June 8, 2017 members of Grand Rapids Ballet join forces with Opera Grand Rapids’ Emerging Artists to share a unique coming together of art forms. Opera Fusion–a performance featuring a juxtaposition of operatic vocals, popular music, and unconventional orchestrations.

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Community, diversity and wildlife at BLED FEST

Submitted 05-26-2017 under NEWS

Annual music festival in Howell, Michigan hosts a variety of acts including locals La Dispute

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In Season: May 27, 2017

Submitted 05-26-2017 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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To measure a year: Reflecting on ACT's apprenticeship program

Submitted 05-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

Consulting Writer Annabelle Miller reflects on the power and impact of ACT's first apprenticeship program.

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Eastown Community Association partners with Urban Roots to grow its community garden

Submitted 05-23-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

The ECA saw an alignment with the city's Neighborhood Match Fund goals of building stronger connections among residents and promoting equitable outcomes.

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From an organizer's perspective: Why the Asian Festival is important

Submitted 05-23-2017 under OPINION

Diversity is beautiful and powerful, and the Asian/Pacific community has so much diversity of which many are unaware. But nonetheless, we’re usually lumped into one giant spring roll of expectations, whether we fit them or not.

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Jazz festival in Grand Rapids this summer has something for everyone

Submitted 05-23-2017 under NONPROFITS

Saxophonist Richard Elliot will headline the free sixth annual GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation on August 19 and 20.

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