Culture

Attention performers: 2019 Festival of the Arts performance applications now open

Submitted 11-14-2018 under NONPROFITS

Planning for Festival of the Arts’ 50th year is officially underway, and now is the time to submit applications for performing during the three day event: June 7, 8 and 9, 2019.

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Grand Rapids Symphony and Chorus perform music that's 'unfinished, unanswered and incomplete' Friday and Saturday

Submitted 11-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Marcelo Lehninger leads Grand Rapids Symphony and Chorus in Schubert's 'Unfinished' Symphony, Ives' 'Unanswered Question' and Mozart's 'Great' Mass in C minor that he never quite completed.

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Finding heavenly sips of chai in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-13-2018 under OPINION

As the weather changes, chai is my favorite way to warm up. Here are my three favorite places to get chai in Grand Rapids.

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Where to get the finest brunch in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-13-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

I reviewed five of my favorite brunch spots in Grand Rapids. What's yours?

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St. Cecilia Music Center begins season with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on November 15

Submitted 11-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Five internationally renowned musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York will perform diverse gems from the 19th century.

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Young Professionals Gala puts 'Prohibition on Cancer' to benefit American Cancer Society

Submitted 11-12-2018 under NEWS

The 2nd Annual Young Professionals Finding a Cure Gala, Putting Prohibition on Cancer in support of the American Cancer Society was held on November 9th, 2018 at the Loft at Luna in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What are you grateful for? Part 1

Submitted 11-12-2018 under OPINION

Leading up to Thanksgiving next week, I invited the Ethics and Religion Talk panel to answer the question: ‘In the past year, what is the one thing in your life, in your community, in the world near or far, for which you are the most grateful?’ Here is the first set of responses. More next week!

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In Season: November 9, 2018

Submitted 11-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Happy First Day of Snow!! We'll admit we get pretty giddy about waking up to beautiful snowflakes falling from the sky. Come shop outside while admiring Mother Nature's beauty!

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