Culture

Grand Rapids' Third Regiment played important role in Civil War

Submitted 03-17-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

At least 4, 214 Kent County men served in the American Civil War and were recognized for their high skill level by both General Kearney and Major General Pope.

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Let The Rapid be your designated driver for St. Patrick's Day

Submitted 03-17-2016 under NONPROFITS

Seven great events at local breweries and restaurants provide plenty of fun on tap this weekend, so please travel responsibly.

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GoSite expanding its outreach with mobile welcome carts at local events

Submitted 03-15-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

From personally staffed mobile resources to a variety of upcoming events, the local information and welcome center continues to serve Grand Rapids locals and visitors.

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LaughFest's 'Best of the Midwest' competition to showcase regional comedians

Submitted 03-15-2016 under NEWS

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is holding the competition for the sixth consecutive year as part of LaughFest. Eight up-and-coming comics from the Midwest will compete on March 16 for a $2,500 prize.

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The Creative Youth Center teams up with LaughFest for The Sketches that Lived Encore

Submitted 03-11-2016 under NEWS

Adult actors perform kids' writing in a hilarious and heartfelt performance back by popular demand.

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Winner of three Jammie Awards, Lady Ace Boogie, shares her journey to 'Feel Good Music'

Submitted 03-11-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The local rap artist Lady Ace Boogie closed out the show at the WYCE Jammies. She shares how love, hard work and toilets brought her to where she is now.

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GRFC soccer team explodes onto the scene in Midtown's Houseman Field

Submitted 03-10-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Football Club is preparing to begin its second year, following a wildly successful inaugural season in 2015, with even higher hopes for the 2016 season.

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ArtPrize's 2016 Annual Report Breakfast yields growth, changes for city's landscape

Submitted 03-10-2016 under NEWS

As ArtPrize's grant programs expand awareness and participation in communities and artists across the country, their influence in sculpting the public landscape of the event is also expanding.

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