Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Catalyst Radio: music & activism, ft. Fable the Poet & Lady Ace Boogie

Submitted 02-19-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

It's WYCE Jammie Awards Day and host Katie Gordon speaks with two of the Big Night's performers - Lady Ace Boogie and Fable the Poet - on the inspiration for their music and community activism.

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Honorees announced for the fifth annual Women and the Environment Symposium

Submitted 02-18-2016 under NONPROFITS

As of this afternoon, the WMEAC has announced the recipients of the Environmental Hidden Heroine Awards, to be presented during the fifth annual Women and the Environment Sympoisum on Wednesday, February 24.

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Alligator wrestling act in town this week shows urgent need for ordinance

Submitted 02-18-2016 under OPINION

Can we truly consider alligator wrestling a "traveling educational exhibit?" This week, the act is on display at the Grand Rapids Boat Show

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Professional development for local artists returns with full day event

Submitted 02-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

From building new communities through technology to inspiring social change through art, artists are shaping Grand Rapids and challenging how the community views art.

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ACT's Arts & Mentoring Dance class gives students confidence and independence

Submitted 02-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

"I learned that no matter what type of disability you have, you can still have fun." -Arts & Mentoring Dance Student

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Ralston Bowles, Jammies Legacy Award 2016 recipient, talks music, community

Submitted 02-16-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Musician Ralston Bowles has been called the godfather of West Michigan's folk scene. Now he's being formally recognized for it with a Legacy Award at this Friday's Jammies.

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"Radio on the TV" series returns to GRTV with new hosts, editing styles

Submitted 02-12-2016 under NONPROFITS

Bringing new creative approaches and a wide variety of the past year's music videos from both local and national acts, co-hosts Ben Weissenborn and Ross Turcotte will be premiering season four in early 2016.

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