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Capture your moments in progress for the new Picturesque gallery

Submitted 09-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This month, The Rapidian invites you to add your photos to our new Picturesque gallery "In Progress." Add your own, vote for your favorites, get your images featured on our front page.

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Blue bridge to be draped in color for ArtPrize

Submitted 09-04-2013 under NEWS

Artist Liz Miller will have her site-specific and Grand River inspired ArtPrize project "Hydro-Anthem" installed at the Blue Bridge.

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Slow down for 'Slow Art' and Lunch with guest Artprize Artists Jill Rowan and Mary Reusch

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Slow down, Enjoy the Art, Meet the Artist and Have Some Lunch!

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Jeffrey Roesly

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

"Art should be affordable for everyone on the planet."

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Downtown Market brings local flavor to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The new Downtown Market, which offers local food and community events along with vendors, has officially opened its indoor market hall.

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Story Matters: Michael Johnson shares how Grand Rapids is a hidden gem

Submitted 08-29-2013 under NONPROFITS

At Ah Nab Awen Park this past Friday, Johnson shares his favorite events in Grand Rapids and how visitors were surprised by the vibrancy of the city.

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Unique minds beyond definition

Submitted 08-28-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Children's Dyslexia Center unlocks the potential of bright students and debunks myths.

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Love's Ice Cream focuses on pure ingredients, local seasonal flavors

Submitted 08-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Based on the idea that "everybody loves ice cream," Love's Ice Cream sources local milk and seasonal ingredients to produce "the most wholesome ice cream available." Love's Ice Cream can be found at the Downtown Market.

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Story Matters: Raymond Schulte talks about how the Medical Mile saved his life

Submitted 08-27-2013 under NEWS

At Ah Nab Awen Park this past Friday, Schulte shared his stories and what he appreciates about Grand Rapids, and talks about how he compares this place to the other city he's lived in- Detroit.

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Join the conversation on urban food innovation

Submitted 08-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Lisa Rose Starner, author of "Grand Rapids Food: A Culinary Revolution" will be leading a community conversation on urban food innovation this Thursday at the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library

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