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GoSite provides space for conversation, interaction

Submitted 06-28-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

GoSite first opened its doors a little more than a year ago in the front corner of the Grand Rapids Art Museum to welcome visitors and provide a unique way of curating an experience of Grand Rapids that gives visitors a local's perspective.

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Forty years later, celebrated Grand Rapids sculpture returns to public view downtown

Submitted 06-28-2016 under NONPROFITS

Clement Meadmore's "Split Ring' came to town in 1973 for exhibition 'Sculpture Off the Pedestal"

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Downtown wants ideas for reimagining Calder Plaza

Submitted 06-21-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Kent County will host the first public meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 to discuss an effort to re-envision Calder Plaza.

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Experience a front row seat for the fireworks at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

Submitted 06-21-2016 under NEWS

The Grand Rapid Public Museum is now selling tickets for its annual Independence Day fundraising event, Front Row for the Fireworks on Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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Catalyst Radio: Linc Up presents Rock The Block

Submitted 06-20-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Jessica Gladden welcomes Jeremy DeRoo, co-executive director of LINC up, engaging in community revitalization

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'Hark Up with the Down Home Horns' to headline at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes

Submitted 06-20-2016 under NONPROFITS

Join Covenant Village of the Great Lakes for an old-fashioned Tent Revival Meeting with gospel music provided by Hark Up with the Down Home Horns.

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Rumour has it (and learns from it) in Pigeon Creek Shakespeare's "School for Scandal"

Submitted 06-19-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Richard Sheridan’s “School for Scandal” at the Dog Story Theater (7 Jefferson SE in Grand Rapids) June 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and June 26 at 3 p.m.

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Movie Review: "The Lobster" at the UICA

Submitted 06-14-2016 under OPINION

The UICA is proud to partner with The Rapidian on a new monthly column to keep you up-to-date about the films we're bringing to our community. This month, Nick Hartman, UICA Film Coordinator reviews "The Lobster."

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Four local chefs to compete for title, bragging rights

Submitted 06-14-2016 under NONPROFITS

On June 24, from 7-10 p.m., the Grand Rapids Downtown Market will host their first-ever “Market Masters presented by KitchenAid,” an Iron Chef-style competition pitting four teams of Downtown Market chefs and sous chefs against each other.

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Interfaith and Interwoven: Knitting for peace, justice and healing

Submitted 06-14-2016 under NEWS

Local church in Grand Rapids launches Interfaith & Interwoven semi-monthly series for second summer to promote fellowship and understanding. The next gathering is at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

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