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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: The Harris Building

Submitted 09-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Harris Building has a rich history in Grand Rapids and offers new stories as a 2014 ArtPrize Venue.

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"Roundabout2" rare live performance captured on film

Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS

Hubert Dobler set his "Roundabout2" ArtPrize entry into motion in a sunken parking lot on Sunday, September 28.

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A toast to five years: The Rapidian celebrates its anniversary

Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, September 23, The Rapidian raised a glass to five, successful years of hyperlocal citizen journalism and community engagement at SiTE:LAB's 2014 ArtPrize venue, The Morton GR.

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Story Matters: Lance Climie recalls Les Idees, first foodie restaurant in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

Lance Climie recalls his time as the day bartender at Les Idees, a restaurant at The Morton House that was "contrarian to what had existed in Grand Rapids before."

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Story Matters: Brian Balderston explains attraction for artists to SiTE:LAB

Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

Brian Balderston, from Present Company, explains why his team of artists was attracted to working with SiTE:LAB, and how Paul Amenta got them interested in participating in ArtPrize.

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Story Matters: Daniel Doane retells story of father's work as electrician on The Morton House

Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

From his father putting in the electrical system to the multiple changes to both the building and the street in front of it, Daniel Doane shares his memories of our city's growth and struggles.

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: Downtown Market

Submitted 09-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Downtown Market offers a wide variety of art and eats during ArtPrize. Artwork, often placed in relation to its surroundings, is captured here in this photo essay.

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Catalyst Radio: ArtPrize's Critical Discourse to feature Susan Sollins of Art21

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Critical Discourse, part of ArtPrize 2014, is bringing to Grand Rapids notables of the art world, including on Oct. 2 Susan Sollins of Art21 and the documentary series “Art in the 21st Century” that airs on PBS.

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ArtPrize jurors to reveal their top picks at Jurors' Shortlist Event

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Jurors will present and discuss their top entries for each ArtPrize category on Monday, September 29 at the Hub. The Community Media Center will be there to record audience responses to the jurors directly after the presentation.

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Catalyst Radio: Benefest raising funds for clean water for Rwanda

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Food, beer and music, all a part of first annual Benefest festival on Friday, Sept. 12.

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