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Grand Rapids Symphony's Peter Kjome appointed as Baltimore Symphony President and CEO

Submitted 12-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

Peter Kjome, who spent eight years as a musician in the Grand Rapids Symphony in the 1990s, followed by eight years as President and CEO since 2008, has been named the next President and CEO of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

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WYCE's Bubble Bash to celebrate community radio

Submitted 12-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

On December 22, 2016, the 17th annual Bubble Bash for WYCE will be held downtown at the B.O.B.

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How to always be seeking: Using zines to find community

Submitted 12-06-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Throughout the year many events and workshops take place to allow zine makers to meet up and share ideas and interview with local makers. We dive into the culture of zines in GR.

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This weekend: 'A Christmas Carol' to take the stage at Dog Story Theater

Submitted 12-05-2016 under NONPROFITS

This hilarious and heart-warming adaptation tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who, with the help of some Christmas ghosts, discovers the love and joy of Christmastime.

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Catalyst Radio: Grand Rapids DAPL Resistance Fellowship

Submitted 12-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Colby Roanhorse from the Grand Rapids DAPL Resistance Fellowship.

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Shop locally, give back at Grand Rapids Downtown Market during Winter Wonderland

Submitted 11-29-2016 under NEWS

Open house will feature activities for children, adults and families.

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Investigate "Science of Snow" at Grand Rapids Public Museum this December

Submitted 11-29-2016 under NEWS

Visitors can interact with science through a variety of demonstrations.

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'Light Up Downtown' this Friday with WYCE, City of Grand Rapids, DGRI

Submitted 11-29-2016 under NEWS

Community invited to 'Light Up Downtown' and celebrate the season this Friday, December 2 at Rosa Parks Circle.

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Movie Review: "Peter and the Farm" at UICA

Submitted 11-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

"Peter and the Farm" is screening in the UICA Movie Theater until December 8, 2016.

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#TheShift Summit plots cooperative course to success for local Black residents

Submitted 11-22-2016 under NEWS

The first annual #TheShift Summit on Friday, November 18, 2016 gathered African-American business and community workers to learn about cooperatives and other ways to empower neighborhoods.

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