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Restaurant Review: The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel's Cygnus 27

Submitted 04-07-2016 under OPINION

Because of the great view and intimate atmosphere I'd recommend it for cocktails, appetizers before a night out, or drinks and dessert afterwards. But for the price, there are better restaurants with better options for dinner.

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Grand Rapids Symphony signs unprecedented five-year contract with musicians

Submitted 04-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

A five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians will carry the Grand Rapids Symphony through its 90th anniversary in 2019-20.

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Michigan sees increase amid national downward trend in abortions

Submitted 04-04-2016 under NEWS

Michigan has seen the highest increase of abortion in the United States. Abortion clinic closures, new regulations, and out-of-state residents may contribute to this trend.

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Central District Cyclery moves to Creston neighborhood

Submitted 03-30-2016 under NEWS

Bike shop joins exciting changes happening in area centered around Plainfield Avenue, directly north of downtown Grand Rapids, with coffee bar on site.

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2016 Season Auditions are THIS WEEKEND!

Submitted 03-30-2016 under NONPROFITS

Heritage Theatre Group will be holding auditions for their 2016 season this weekend, April 2nd and 3rd, 2016!

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Local artists seek to break down barriers through art, conversation during Art.Downtown.

Submitted 03-29-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Have Company, ceramicist Kate Lewis and the Urban Institute for Comtemporary Arts will be hosting exhibitions and live music shows on April 9, 2016.

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Local theatre company presents comedic play "Noises Off"

Submitted 03-29-2016 under NONPROFITS

Called the funniest farce ever written, “Noises Off” presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing's On.” Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.

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ArtPrize winner curates new artist collective exhibit at Harris Building

Submitted 03-25-2016 under NEWS

Monroe "Aki" O'Bryant, 2015 ArtPrize 2D Juried Award Winner, and other area artists of color present a new exhibition, "Lemonpepper" March 25-April 9, 2016.

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Ride the Rapid for family-friendly Easter events throughout Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

Check out this weekend's holiday events and what routes you can take to get to them. Using the Rapid to attend Easter egg hunts and other attractions is easy like Sunday morning.

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Do you want to grow your own food?

Submitted 03-24-2016 under NONPROFITS

Do you want to grow your own food? Our Kitchen Table is recruiting residents for free food gardening program.

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