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What's next for ArtPrize 2014 double winner Anila Quayyum Agha

Submitted 01-26-2015 under NEWS

Agha looks to expand on her current work as well as go in other directions. She continues to explore light, shadow and art that seeks to open minds and cross boundaries.

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Lady Ace Boogie - "Natural High"

Submitted 01-24-2015 under NONPROFITS

Local hip-hop artist Lady Ace Boogie drops a song on WYCE with Yolonda Yogi Lavender and J Rob.

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Food Bank client conquers chronic illness with nutrition

Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS

Michele Childs struggled with diabetes and weight for years. The staff at Streams of Hope helped her overcome those challenges through diet and exercise.

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Temporary ice rinks to open in Wilcox, Cherry Parks

Submitted 01-20-2015 under NEWS

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is bringing back ice rinks for the winter season to two Uptown city parks for the second year in a row.

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WinterWest to return to West Side

Submitted 01-20-2015 under NEWS

The yearly celebration of seasonal activities in our city parks will kick off its fifth annual celebration at Richmond Park, concluding on Sunday with the popular Crazy Cardboard Sled Race.

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New class series offer holistic view of nutrition, healthy living at Downtown Market

Submitted 01-20-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Downtown Market is making education a major theme for the coming year and will be offering documentary screenings, gardening classes, meal preparation classes and yoga.

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5th Annual WinterWest returns to GR's West Side with Crazy Cardboard Sled Race

Submitted 01-19-2015 under NONPROFITS

Popular event on Grand Rapids’ West Side returns with an exciting twist

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Olivia Mainville - "Some Other Day"

Submitted 01-17-2015 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids gypsy-swing indie-folk artist Olivia Mainville shares a new song off her debut self-titled record on WYCE.

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Olivia Mainville - "Qualities"

Submitted 01-17-2015 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids gypsy-swing indie-folk artist Olivia Mainville shares a new song off her debut self-titled record on WYCE.

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Catalyst Radio: Change U social justice series begins Jan. 23 with Confronting Structural Violence

Submitted 01-16-2015 under NEWS

Offered through Grand Valley State University’s LGBT Center, Change U is a series of four free monthly sessions focusing on Confronting Structural Violence, the Non-profit Industrial Complex, Queering LGBT Rights and Climate Justice. The series’ aim is to address systems of oppression.

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