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Local artists band together for typhoon relief

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A group of Grand Rapids artists are rallying together to raise money for the Typhoon Haiyan relief effort. "Art For Water," an exhibition which will feature the work of over 15 local artists, with all proceeds being donated to aid organizations.

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$1 million bikeway to be constructed in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

A long-awaited bicycle route will be constructed next year on Grand Rapids’ West Side. The route is approximately three-and-a-half miles and will link Kent Trails with the Fred Meijer White Pine State Trail.

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Michigan filmmakers explore reality of small town life

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Michigan natives Davy Rothbart and Andrew Cohn bring their film Medora to Grand Rapids, which follows the lives of four high school boys from the poverty stricken town of Medora.

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Silent art auction to feature local goods for international clean water cause

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

A group of local artists have organized a silent auction where 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Philippines Typhoon Relief.

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More art, more shopping at Urban Lights event

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Avenue for the Arts presents Urban Lights, a one day event where shops on the Division Avenue corridor extend their hours for holiday shopping.

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Story Matters: Marjorie Steele uncovers history of Kendall building

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Marjorie Steele dove into the city archives to learn all about the Kendall building and the man who built it. Learn more about this iconic building at the corner of Fulton and Division.

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UICA reveals nearly lost Detroit art treasure

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The retrospective of the recently deceased Detroit artist Mary Ann Aitken share her powerful paintings with their thickly painted and encrusted surfaces. These are paintings that really need to be experienced in person for their full impact.

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Andy Angelo Press Club meets Sonia Manzano

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This month, students from the Andy Angelo Press Club were inspired by Latina actress and author Sonia Manzano, best known for her role as Maria on Sesame Street.

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Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares how he fell in love with Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Marco Riolo grew up in Grand Rapids. After living elsewhere as an adult, he moved back to the city thinking it would be just a launching pad to a larger city. Instead, he fell in love with the changes he's seen and decided to make Grand Rapids his permanent home.

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Story Matters: Grand Rapids is Kathleen Bertoldi's favorite city to visit in her work travels

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kathleen Bertoldi admits that when she first started traveling to Grand Rapids for work, she found the city to be a bit dull. Now, though, she finds a vibrancy and energy that makes it one of her favorite cities to visit.

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