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Weekly swing event continues to attract hundreds, even with shifting locations

Submitted 06-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Original Swing Society continues to provide opportunities for swing dancing downtown every Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m.

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UICA continues showcase of selected work for Festival of the Arts through July 26

Submitted 06-24-2015 under NEWS

An integral part of festival weekend since the beginning, the juried Regional Art Exhibition is available for another month to the public at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art.

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Local food pantries rub elbows with supercenter execs

Submitted 06-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

People struggling with hunger receive groceries at local food pantries with help from community members.

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How Bazaar: Annual community event returns to Eastown

Submitted 06-23-2015 under NEWS

Eastown's annual Bizarre Bazaar will be held along Wealthy Street on June 27; the event features over 80 local artists and craftspeople as well as live art, local music performances and food vendors.

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GoSite helps welcome military veterans home with unique networking experience

Submitted 06-23-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

West Michigan Veterans Coalition and the Veterans Employment Working Group from TALENT 2025 have come together to facilitate communication.

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Uptown: Eat Shop Rock continues the fun every Thursday in June

Submitted 06-17-2015 under NONPROFITS

Uptown: Eat Shop Rock is an event that happens every June in the business districts that are within Uptown. Every Thursday, the designated district hosts free live music throughout the district, food and drink specials.

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The DAAC to take over Kendall Fed Galleries

Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS

Division Avenue Arts Collective will host its opening reception for DAAC@TheFed on June 19. The exhibition will run from June 17 until July 25 at Kendall College of Art and Design's Fed Galleries.

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New food co-op forming in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-16-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Local community organizers seek to bring a centrally located food co-op store that is accessible to all of Grand Rapids.

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In Season: June 13, 2015

Submitted 06-13-2015 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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Free outdoor concerts fill summer days

Submitted 06-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

GRAM on the Green, Tuesday Evening Music Club, Jazz in the Park and Celadon Summer Concert Series offer free, outdoor summer concerts throughout the summer.

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