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GR Pops welcomes trumpeter Byron Stripling for a blast of ragtime, blues and 'all that jazz' Friday through Sunday

Submitted 01-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Music by Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, B.B. King and Muddy Waters comes to Grand Rapids Pops stage with trumpeter Byron Stripling, Jan. 25-27

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Grand Rapids Art Museum and Children's Museum Waive Admission Costs for Furloughed Federal Employees

Submitted 01-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Effective today, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) and Grand Rapids Children’s Museum (GRCM) will join a growing list of institutions across the nation in offering free admission for furloughed federal employees and their families during the U.S. government shutdown.

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iBall 2019

Submitted 01-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

WMCAT's iBall 2019 to Highlight Honorees for Imagination, Innovation and Inspiration

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The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts Offers Affected Federal Employees and Contractors Free Gallery Admission During Shutdown

Submitted 01-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

From now through the end of the partial government shutdown, UICA is offering free gallery admission for affected government employees and up to four family members.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How do you know that the immortal soul exists?

Submitted 01-22-2019 under OPINION

Do all of you believe that everyone has an immortal soul? Why do you believe the soul exists if it cannot be seen or heard?

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Meijer Gardens presents a landmark exhibition celebrating Fred Meijer's collection and legacy

Submitted 01-21-2019 under NONPROFITS

A National Treasure: Fred Meijer, His Collection and Legacy will commemorate the centenary of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s founder and namesake.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum presents 'A Decade at the Center: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions'

Submitted 01-18-2019 under NONPROFITS

Exhibition features 100+ works of art and design newly acquired for GRAM's collection

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In Season: January 19, 2019

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

It's going to be a chilly Saturday, but we've got hot coffee, cocoa, a heated headhouse, and friendly faces to warm you up! Tomorrow will be our THIRD Winter Market of 2019 + couldn't be more excited! We've had great success with the first two Saturdays + expect another wonderful turnout tomorrow.

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St. Cecilia Music Center brings multi-talented Jazz musician Joey DeFrancesco and his Quartet "The People" to Grand Rapids February 7

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

Joey DeFrancesco is a four time Grammy® Award-nominee, with more than 30 recordings as a leader under his belt. He has received countless Jazz Journalist Association awards and other accolades worldwide. Accompanying Joey DeFrancesco at SCMC will be his group, known as “The People”.

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Grand Rapids Symphony welcomes Spanish guitarist, Grand Rapids Ballet for a weekend of Spanish and Latin American Music

Submitted 01-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

Spanish guitarist plays the world's most popular concerto for guitar and orchestra, and GR Ballet dances to tangos by Piazzolla, Friday and Saturday

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