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Ride The Rapid to ice skate, shop and visit trade shows in February

Submitted 01-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

Get on board to connect to numerous events taking place in downtown Grand Rapids in February

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Fifth annual Lake Effect Fringe Festival kicks off at Dog Story Theater February 1

Submitted 01-30-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Dog Story Theater, in partnership with GEM Theatrics and Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, is kicking off the fifth annual Lake Effect Fringe Festival on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Marcelo Lehninger showcased at Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 01-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

See a photo portrait series of Grand Rapids Symphony's Marcelo Lehninger by photographer Andrew Terzes at Grand Rapids Art Museum

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Catalyst Radio: GR Rally in Support of Women's March on Washington

Submitted 01-20-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Co-host Jessica Young sits down with Jack Woller, Executive Director of Fountain Street Church, about the local effort in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington.

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Amash and constituents clash at crowded town hall meeting

Submitted 01-19-2017 under NEWS

Video and annotated highlights of the Tuesday town hall meeting with U.S. Representative Justin Amash. The crowd became heated at the use of the term “Obamacare” and at mention of changes to Social Security.

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Movie Review: "Always Shine" at the UICA

Submitted 01-17-2017 under NONPROFITS

"Always Shine" is screening in the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts movie theater through January 26, 2017.

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Catalyst Radio: "Fake News in the Headlines"

Submitted 01-13-2017 under NEWS

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Len O'Kelly and Eric Harvey, Assistant Professors of Communications at Grand Valley State University, on the topic of "fake news."

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Locals can join national minute of silence at Apartment Lounge

Submitted 01-12-2017 under NEWS

On January 21 at 1:00 p.m., women across the nation will be observing a minute of silence in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington. Locals can participate and view a live stream together at the Apartment Lounge from noon to 3:00.

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Marcelo Lehninger makes momentous debut in St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 01-11-2017 under OPINION

Marcelo Lehninger, Grand Rapids Symphony's new music director, conducts his debut appearance in historic 19th century St. Cecilia Music Center with Gilmore Young Artist Daniel Hsu

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Equity issues: Entrepreneur Adriane Johnson speaks out

Submitted 01-10-2017 under OPINION

At a roundtable discussion, small business owners raised their concerns about equity issues in West Michigan. As we head into 2017, how is systemic bias perpetuated, even as our awareness of barriers grows? This is the last in a series of four articles.

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