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The GRAM's Nature/Nurture exhibit for ArtPrize Seven chooses conversation over crowd appeal

Submitted 09-17-2015 under OPINION

Are we born with our personalities and impulses? Or does our upbringing determine who we are and what we become? The GRAM’s Nature/Nurture exhibit challenges viewers’ ideas of self and identity.

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SENSE what is in store for you at UICA

Submitted 09-16-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Art's exhibit for ArtPrize 7 is designed to takes the viewer through the work of six artists and get a full experience using all their senses.

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Wisemaker partners with ArtPrize to bring artmaking to everyone

Submitted 09-15-2015 under NEWS

At the ArtPrize Hub, Wisemaker of The Geek Group will bring its reclaimed materials downtown so visitors can make their own art inspired by ArtPrize.

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Instruments of Hope invites all to take meditative walk on International Day of Peace

Submitted 09-15-2015 under NEWS

Sculptor Mic Carlson's statue of St Francis will be in the garden, and the Threshold Choir Group will sing along the walk in the woods.

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Building community: Why honest conversations matter

Submitted 09-15-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

We can't grow as a community- or as individuals- if we aren't willing to engage in hard conversations. Willingness to be honest takes courage. Why are we so afraid of that here in Grand Rapids?

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Weingartz aims to Mow Down Hunger during Hunger Action Month

Submitted 09-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

Sept. 14-Oct. 6, Weingartz will match donations to three Michigan food banks.

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Call for contributors: Upcoming training to write, report during Artprize

Submitted 09-08-2015 under NEWS

The Rapidian will be holding a special Artprize-focused New Reporter training in mid-September and would like to see friendly faces, both old and new

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Food Swap builds connections over food

Submitted 09-08-2015 under VOICES

The GRap Food Swappers have reunited to resurrect their food exchange event, and seeks to build community among local food fans in Grand Rapids.

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Why we need a Feminist Film Festival

Submitted 09-08-2015 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Feminist Film Fest sets out to change on-screen representation.

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Vox Vidorra - "The Basics" (Acoustic)

Submitted 09-05-2015 under NONPROFITS

Molly, Scott, and Ryan from local indie-rock/soul group Vox Vidorra share a stripped down version of their song "The Basics" live in WYCE's Studio X on 88.1fm.

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