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"It's who I am": Scout embraces his Eagle identity

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Troop 200 awards Alex Putkovich his Eagle Scout badge during an unpredictable Eagle Court of Honor

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Michigan filmmakers explore reality of small town life

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Michigan natives Davy Rothbart and Andrew Cohn bring their film Medora to Grand Rapids, which follows the lives of four high school boys from the poverty stricken town of Medora.

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Cook Library Scholars: A pathway of opportunity

Submitted 12-10-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities provides a safe and welcoming environment where students can flourish.

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Beerhorst family to welcome community into home

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

The Beerhorst family Christmas art show has evolved over the course of 22 years.

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Silent art auction to feature local goods for international clean water cause

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

A group of local artists have organized a silent auction where 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Philippines Typhoon Relief.

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Mid December Holiday Art Thing: no holiday craft stuff here

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

This art exhibit features a short but respectable list of artists working in a variety of media.

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More art, more shopping at Urban Lights event

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Avenue for the Arts presents Urban Lights, a one day event where shops on the Division Avenue corridor extend their hours for holiday shopping.

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Story Matters: Marjorie Steele uncovers history of Kendall building

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Marjorie Steele dove into the city archives to learn all about the Kendall building and the man who built it. Learn more about this iconic building at the corner of Fulton and Division.

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UICA reveals nearly lost Detroit art treasure

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The retrospective of the recently deceased Detroit artist Mary Ann Aitken share her powerful paintings with their thickly painted and encrusted surfaces. These are paintings that really need to be experienced in person for their full impact.

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Andy Angelo Press Club meets Sonia Manzano

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This month, students from the Andy Angelo Press Club were inspired by Latina actress and author Sonia Manzano, best known for her role as Maria on Sesame Street.

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