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"America's Diplomats," a documentary screening narrated by Kathleen Turner, to be shown at Gerald R. Ford Museum

Submitted 06-09-2016 under NONPROFITS

Free, public reception following film honoring local diplomats in the West Michigan community

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Is it time to re-examine our driver's license policies?

Submitted 06-08-2016 under OPINION

Should periodic mandatory retesting be done in order to maintain our regular driving privelages? Could this help reduce the amount of accidents and fatalities on the road?

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The City of Grand Rapids wins Project of the Year Award for innovative energy efficiency project

Submitted 06-08-2016 under NONPROFITS

Environmental Services Department wins APWA 2016 Project of the Year

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Vintage Street Market offers treasure-hunting opportunity for collectors, casual shoppers

Submitted 06-07-2016 under NEWS

On Sunday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Downtown Market will host the season's second Vintage Street Market.

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Two rooms, four doors, six actors, ninety minutes of hilarious roller coaster is Circle Theater's Perfect Wedding

Submitted 06-06-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Circle Theater presents Perfect Wedding, a British bedroom farce by Robin Hawden at Aquinas College Performing Arts Center.

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World Premiere of Mob Play "Boardwalk Blues" at Dog Story Theater

Submitted 06-03-2016 under NONPROFITS

Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1978. This is the final, crumbling remnant of the American Mafia, as it once was. The code of silence still preserved, in a rapidly changing climate. Inspired by true events.

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New show at GRAM succeeds in honoring women's work, ordinary objects

Submitted 06-02-2016 under OPINION

Maureen Nollette's work, part of the "Michigan Artists Series," elevates ordinary materials into a quiet strength that speaks to women's work and forces the viewer to notice their value.

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Celebrate National Doughnut Day by enjoying the confectionery treat from local bakeries around the city

Submitted 06-02-2016 under NONPROFITS

On National Doughnut Day, ride The Rapid to these five sweet destinations!

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"Caroline, or Change" full of raw feeling, captures strength of community theater

Submitted 05-31-2016 under OPINION

"Caroline, or Change" will show at the Civic Theatre from June 3-June 19, 2016.

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Grand Rapids Symphony unveils five-year strategic plan for innovation, collaboration, growth

Submitted 05-27-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grand Rapids Symphony, about to select a new music director, has adopted a 5-year Strategic Plan to guide the orchestra into the future.

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