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Hideous delight of paint steals show in "Buying Friends" at UICA

Submitted 01-07-2015 under OPINION

West Michigan native Ryan Kortman's collection of over 80 works by 36 artists brings jarring and memorable work to the UICA. A collector's talk and catalogue signing at UICA is open to the public Friday, January 9 at 7 p.m.

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Design architects to share stories of Old Federal Building's transformations

Submitted 01-06-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

[CANCELLED] The Old Federal Building at pearl and Division has had many purposes over the years. A free presentation from the Grand Rapids Historical Society will

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GR Forward Thinking continues series with Theresa Reno-Weber

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Leading the discussion for the GR Forward Thinking speaker series is Chief of Performance Improvement for the office of the mayor of Louisville, Theresa Reno-Weber.

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Smartphone apps add layers to understanding place

Submitted 01-06-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Exploring places via smart phone apps allows people to "plug into" their surroundings.

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Craft House expands programming with "Kitchen Gallery"

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Craft House Gallery is showcasing new artwork based on appointment. The current collection is available for preview online.

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Tips for staying warm this winter

Submitted 01-05-2015 under NONPROFITS

You're not alone in staying warm this winter. Use these tips or call 2-1-1 for more information.

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Community meeting hosts break dancers; gives GR residents a chance to have fun while planning

Submitted 01-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

GR Forward works with neighborhood youth to make community meetings more fun while also getting feedback from residents

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Urban planner works to launch outdoor sports gear rental at affordable rates

Submitted 12-30-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Kendall Gilbert has plans to launch an outdoor sports gear rental by collectively building inventory of used equipment.

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Connecting downtown GoSite with Grand Rapids' great neighborhoods

Submitted 12-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Collaboration with neighborhood organizations is key to the success of our soon-to-be-open GoSite.

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Backyard Chicken Ordinance to be discussed at Public Hearing

Submitted 12-23-2014 under NEWS

With public support, the Backyard Chicken Ordinance could make it legal for qualified citizens to own chickens for a two-year trial. The Grand Rapids City Commission is hosting a public hearing to gauge citizens' opinions on the subject.

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