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Downtown Market offering daily pop-up vendor opportunities for entrepreneurs

Submitted 07-31-2016 under NEWS

Designed to promote Michigan entrepreneurship, the Downtown Market pop-up program allows food start-ups the opportunity to test the waters as potential full-time tenants at the Downtown Market, starting with a daily lease.

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How to triumph over the Wolverine Worldwide Super Mega Shoe Sale: Tips from a bargain hunter

Submitted 07-28-2016 under NONPROFITS

With over 10,000 pairs of shoes and savings of up to 80 percent off, the annual Wolverine Worldwide Super Mega Shoe Sale is a bargain hunter’s dream. Here are a few tips for coming out on top.

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Civic Theatre's summer youth program provides hands-on experience

Submitted 07-26-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Civic School of Theatre Arts presents "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" and "Into the Woods Jr." July 29-August 7, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

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Backpack and school supply drive for 500 local kids in need

Submitted 07-26-2016 under NONPROFITS

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's hosts its annual Backpack and School Supply Drive from August 8-August 12, 2016.

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UICA adds to Grand Rapids’ outdoor public art collection

Submitted 07-26-2016 under NONPROFITS

Detroit-based artist, Louise 'Ouizi' Chen painted a mural on the Grand Rapid Ballet Company's building as a part of the UICA's Exit Space Project and ArtPrize 2017.

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Grand Rapids rolls out environmental success stories road show

Submitted 07-26-2016 under NONPROFITS

Education push touts infrastructure accomplishments and grand vision for moving city forward.

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Captivating audiences, three perspectives on performance

Submitted 07-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

Three West Michigan music groups, three unique ways to engage the audience during First Fridays: The Market on August 5, 2016

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Experts discuss the impact of color on design

Submitted 07-19-2016 under NEWS

The UICA hosts a lively and free panel discussion on Thursday, July 21, 2016 about the impact of color on design.

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GR Forward Together video is not the happy ending

Submitted 07-19-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The new "GR Forward Together" video is to remind us that it takes all of us to make Grand Rapids an equal and inclusive city.

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'Unity before justice is insulting'

Submitted 07-19-2016 under OPINION

An opinion on the 'Am I Next? 4Unity' rally held at Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday, July 16, 2016.

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