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GRAM brings retrospective of local art hero Reynold Weidenaar to community

Submitted 10-29-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Thirty years of his passing, one of the greatest artists Grand Rapids ever produced receives his first full scale retrospective now through January 17, at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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New coffee shop ups brewing game

Submitted 10-27-2015 under NEWS

Jam N Bean, a new coffee shop on Ottawa, uses the innovative "Steampunk" machine and new brewing methods to give customers more options.

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Grand Rapids Public Library renews Day of the Dead tradition

Submitted 10-27-2015 under NEWS

October 30- November 1, the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library will be hosting the yearly Dia de los Muertos celebration to celebrate the lives of those who have died.

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Pinterest Night

Submitted 10-23-2015 under NONPROFITS

If you or your family are looking for something to keep you occupied indoors, try Pinterest Night.

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Local food panel discussion to follow vegan dinner

Submitted 10-20-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

[PANEL DISCUSSION CANCELLED] This Saturday, October 24, Bartertown Diner and CVLT Pizza team with The Brinery's fermented products for provide dinner.

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S.O.U.L = Something Outstanding Urges Listening

Submitted 10-14-2015 under OPINION

Soul music can be described as Something Outstanding Urges Listening, that someone is Charles Bradley

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Bluegrass concert to benefit Education Foundation's individual scholarship fund

Submitted 10-13-2015 under NONPROFITS

The October 22 concert at the Downtown Market will feature the North Carolina band Mipso, with Grand Rapids opener Mark Lavengood.

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Human library event aims to increase understanding, reduce prejudice

Submitted 10-13-2015 under NEWS

On October 17 at 10 a.m., the Grand Rapids Public Library be holding a "human library" event. At this event, people from diverse backgrounds act as "books" that can be checked out, so that people can ask about their experiences.

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Jonestown survivor to share her story at library

Submitted 10-12-2015 under NEWS

On Tuesday, October 13, Jonestown survivor Laura Johnston Kohl will be talking to audiences at the Grand Rapids Public Library about surviving one of the most famous mass murders/suicides in American history. She has published a book on the subject.

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ATU, Grand Valley students protest Rapid bus changes

Submitted 10-12-2015 under OPINION

On Saturday, October 10, Rapid bus drivers and GVSU students marched downtown and flash mobbed Rosa Parks Circle in protest of recent Rapid bus changes.

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