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Alger Heights neighborhood launches new model for stormwater management

Submitted 10-09-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Plaster Creek Stewards is in the process of installing 20 curb-cut rain gardens in the Alger Heights neighborhood.

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The Eddy celebrates final "Artoberfest" concerts with time-limited pre-sale discounts

Submitted 10-09-2015 under NEWS

Friday, October 9 tickets are $10.00 at the gate and Saturday, October 10 pre-sale tickets 50% off "ARTcentive" with coupon code until 4:00 p.m. on October 9.

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Rapidian on the street: Public at Amway Grand respond to Why These Finalist panelists

Submitted 10-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

We spoke to the public about artwork at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and asked their responses to the Why These Finalists Part 2 panelists' thoughts.

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Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center presents The Sketches that Lived

Submitted 10-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center presents The Sketches that Lived at the Wealthy Theater on October 21 at 7:00 pm, a show for all ages that promises to delight and inspire. All proceeds go to the Creative Youth Center.

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Join in viewings of ArtPrize Awards Ceremony

Submitted 10-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

A Community Watch Party will be held in Rosa Parks Circle on Friday for the announcement of the ArtPrize winners.

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Last chance to vote in ArtPrize: Juror Sarah Urist Green shares ideas on how to make your votes count

Submitted 10-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

With just two days left in Round 2 of the public vote, we spoke to 3-D juror Sarah Urist Green to find out questions she recommends asking yourself as you make final selections for ArtPrize voting.

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"For the Toward" channels raw energy into athletic grace

Submitted 10-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] "For the Toward" was selected as a Top 5 Jurors' Shortlist in the Time-based Category and was captured in this film by ArtPeers Erin Wilson and Seth Thompson.

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Rapidian on the street: Public at Ford Museum responds to Why These Finalists panel

Submitted 10-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

As Critical Discourse continues, art professionals discussed the finalists at Why These Finalists Part 1 on Monday night. We spoke to the public and found their responses to the panelists' thoughts.

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Participation, humor, magic trump sheer size at Why These Finalists Part 2

Submitted 10-07-2015 under NEWS

The nature of audience participation was brought to the forefront as panelists examined time-based entries, creating a common theme: to succeed, audiences must have some direct involvement in creating the work, and the story must be relevant to that participation

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River City Cup and Cake brings espresso, pastries to Grand Rapids food truck scene

Submitted 10-06-2015 under NEWS

Lorin Tate opened his business four weeks ago and is currently serving customers on the river side of the Welsh Auditorium.

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