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Local Artist Highlight: David Nguyen

Submitted 08-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

David Nguyen shares his journey from Kentwood to Guam and back—now experiencing meaning in his own art studio. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Grand Rapids Children's Museum Brings Pixar’s 'Inside Out' to Life

Submitted 08-02-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The acclaimed movie presents a theme of social-emotional learning in a hands-on experience for all ages.

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Local Artist Highlight: Tattooist Sarah Sun

Submitted 07-16-2024 under NONPROFITS

Sarah Sun shares her artistic practice with Avenue for the Arts. Interview at Balm Tattooing by Pamela MacDougal.

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MJ dramatizes King of Pop's preparations for his 1992 tour

Submitted 07-10-2024 under OPINION

Jukebox musical attempts to lift the veil obscuring Michael Jackson, the person, but its finest moments are about the icon.

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Local Artist Highlight: Robyn Smith

Submitted 06-18-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts visits the studio of local sculptor Robyn Smith. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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GRAM on the Green Brings Free Summer Concerts Downtown for the 15th Year

Submitted 06-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

Concerts take place on Thursday nights on the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s outdoor terrace: July 18, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8

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Free outdoor movies return to Grand Rapids this summer

Submitted 06-03-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Sunset Cinema & Movies in the Park return to bring free cinema to the community, with a fresh line-up of classics and hits.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum Presents National Portrait Gallery Exhibition "The Outwin: American Portraiture Today"

Submitted 05-28-2024 under NONPROFITS

New exhibition features portraits by 42 artists in a wide range of media

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Phabies work balance into their free lunchtime show at Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 05-24-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Phabies, an indie rock band led by Laura Hobson and Garrett Stier, headlined the Relax at Rosa Parks Concert Series in Grand Rapids. Their free lunchtime concert featured new and old songs and fostered a playful atmosphere for people to unwind.

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Twenty years on, Wicked still soars

Submitted 05-23-2024 under OPINION

Wildly popular musical returns to DeVos Performance Hall.

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