Culture

Green Drinks offers networking for environmental field

Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Green Drinks is an event hosted by WMEAC each month for people interested in the environmental field to network, exchange ideas and have casual conversation. The next Green Drinks will be held at Grand Rapids Brewing Company.

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Foodie Film Series to include food tastings, demonstrations, panel discussions

Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Downtown Market is bringing a food-based documentary series to their new selection of events this spring.

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Marie Catribs serves sustainability

Submitted 02-10-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Marie Catrib's is environmentally conscious about the food they serve by choosing to buy local. Their building is gold LEED certified, designed and built by Bazzani Associates, a company that has created many sustainable buildings.

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Popular Gazelle Girl Half Marathon, 5k adds VIP amenities, caps race

Submitted 02-09-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Gazelle Girl began in 2013 as the first women’s-only half marathon event in Michigan. This year, they've added VIP amenities to raise additional charity funds and capped half marathon event to ensure intimate running experience.

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Watching for Foxes - "The Hunt / The Kill"

Submitted 02-07-2015 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids folk rock band Watching for Foxes performing live during Local Spins in the WYCE library.

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Story Matters: Loutisha Patterson shares experiences of living in SE Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-05-2015 under NONPROFITS

Loutisha Patterson shares how she feels safe living in southeast Grand Rapids.

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Artists, musicians come together for creative nights at local brewery

Submitted 02-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Hosted by Grand Rapids Brewing Company, Studio Night invites artists to the brewery to work on projects while listening to local musicians.

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WMCAT acquires new screen printing program

Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS

West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology has acquired a screen printing operation out of Holland, Michigan to launch a new social enterprise initiative.

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