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Avenue for the Arts to host professional development workshop

Submitted 08-26-2014 under NEWS

Avenue for the Arts will host its second professional development day on September 5, with conversation facilitated by Kevin Buist and Lisa Ambrose.

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Art in our own backyard

Submitted 08-26-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

ArtPrize highlights for the rest of the world what locals already know: Grand Rapids art scene is a year round event.

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Grand Rapids AIDS Walk + Run celebrates 22nd year, benefits The Grand Rapids Red Project

Submitted 08-22-2014 under NONPROFITS

Join us for a fun 5K walk or run to support the life-saving work of The Grand Rapids Red Project. Come out and enjoy a beautiful stroll along the riverside, while supporting a great cause!

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City officials monitor growth trends, watch for indicators of gentrification

Submitted 08-21-2014 under NEWS

Grand Rapids planning director Suzanne Schulz discusses how City officials work to ensure the growth of a diverse city population.

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Story Matters: Dave and Lori Hastings explain caregiving, helping others

Submitted 08-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

Dave Hastings is the caregiver for his wife Lori Hastings, who has muscular distrophy. They're now helping families with children with disabilities.

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Last Movies in the Park to show double feature

Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS

The final Movies in the Park will end in a double header featuring '90s favorites The Sandlot and Jurassic Park.

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Diners take advantage of sweet, savory deals as Restaurant Week continues

Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS

The fourth annual Restaurant Week is underway in Grand Rapids, offering gourmet delicacies for a fraction of the regular price.

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Ramen shop to open on South Division

Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS

Tory O'Haire's newest culinary venture, The Bandit Queen, sets its sights on Asian noodle cuisine with a ramen shop and tea room next door to Propaganda Doughnuts.

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French pastry-inspired beer to see limited release in local stores

Submitted 08-19-2014 under NEWS

Brewery Vivant and Propaganda Doughnuts teamed up to create a pastry inspired ale. A very limited release will hit the shelves tomorrow.

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Grand Rapids Downtown Market awarded prestigious LEED Gold certification

Submitted 08-19-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

On August 6 the Grand Rapids Downtown Market was one of the first urban markets in the country to be awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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