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Cultured Love first business to "graduate" from Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen

Submitted 11-30-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

A local couple has developed their own small food business in response to their daughter's Lyme disease, with help from the Downtown Market's programs and food entrepreneur community.

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In Season: November 28, 2015

Submitted 11-25-2015 under NONPROFITS

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

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Heartside Gallery expands street team to include podcast, more art shows

Submitted 11-24-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Heartside Gallery and Studio now offers online shopping, more art shows, a podcast and art making opportunities to grow support for local artists.

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Teen drop-in center to celebrate community involvement, youth helped with first GR Lip Sync Battle

Submitted 11-24-2015 under NEWS

In honor of their first anniversary, Headquarters (HQ) will be holding a lip sync battle at Celebration Cinema North, at Knapps Corner. The event, a fundraiser for the organization, includes emcee DJ Adrian Butler and "ringbeards" Beardcore and friends announcing contestants wrestling match style.

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Martha's Vineyard answers Midtown's call for more groceries

Submitted 11-24-2015 under NEWS

Martha's Vineyard has expanded yet again by removing the wall between Martha’s and its Pizza Shop next door. The expansion has created more space for traffic flow inside the popular market, but more importantly, it’s brought a wider grocery selection.

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Embellish Family in Chicago this Holiday Weekend

Submitted 11-23-2015 under NONPROFITS

Introducing Embellish to the community, including our history, outreach programs, personnel data, and an opportunity to see Embellish in concert on Friday, November 27th, in Chicago.

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In Season: November 21, 2015

Submitted 11-20-2015 under NONPROFITS

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

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Ganders to offer paired beer dinner at Wine, Beer & Food Festival this weekend

Submitted 11-19-2015 under NEWS

The restaurant, which was formerly known as Spinnaker before a new look and menu earlier this year, is debuting its paired beer dinner with several Michigan menu items and Schmohz beer.

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Tanglefoot artists throw open studio doors to public for 24th year

Submitted 11-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Eight local artists with studios in the local Tanglefoot building are inviting the public to peek into the working worlds of artmaking, celebrate their local art community and support it with purchases of work during the two-day event.

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Urban agriculture and placemaking: Toward building resiliency

Submitted 11-17-2015 under OPINION

Building resiliency in any system takes time, and it comes at a cost that rarely yields rewards in the early stages. For long-term success, issues of social and ecological durability must focus on empowerment and health, not momentary fixes.

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