Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Miranda Krajniak, just three months into her role as Executive Director at the UICA, is working to revitalize what she sees an essential part of our art community ecosystem.

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Local 5K run to raise awareness about health and fitness

Submitted 08-14-2013 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to host 5k run.

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Don't mean a thing if it ain't got...

Submitted 08-14-2013 under OPINION

As a local event producer, I'd like to respond to the potential exit of swing dancing downtown.

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Tiny Terrariums: Out of the Bottle workshop offered at UICA

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS

UICA's Quirkshop Series focuses this week on hanging gardens called Kokedama. Workshops are August 14 and 15.

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Iserv finds success in Rosa Parks free wifi service, seeks to expand

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS

After the success of working with the City to provide free wireless internet in Rosa Parks Circle, Iserv is investigating more high-traffic hotspot locations like the Blue Bridge.

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Volunteers needed for Free Radical

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Those interested in learning more about being volunteers for 2013 Free Radical are encouraged to join the meeting at Pub 43 on August 16.

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Place Unmaking

Submitted 08-13-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

As a local artist and venue operator, I now look across the street and see the empty space where the Division Avenue Arts Collective used to be. I see a place unmade. What will we do to move forward from here?

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