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PaLatté Coffee and Art blends love for art with pleasure of coffee

Submitted 08-06-2013 under NEWS

Maria and Federico Farias, two local independent artists, combined two of their favorite things to create a new destination downtown designed to remove the barriers between people and art.

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ArtPrize seeks volunteers for fall event

Submitted 08-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize is getting ready to register volunteers for the upcoming fall competition, and is kicking things off with a special event for volunteers on August 14.

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Grand Raggidy Roller Girls to chase pub crawl participants

Submitted 08-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This year's Running of the Bulls will raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan as members of Grand Raggidy Roller Girls chase participants on a scavenger hunt throughout downtown bars.

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Spectrum Health to open Community Medicine Clinic for uninsured, underinsured

Submitted 08-02-2013 under NEWS

Spectrum Health Medical Group's new clinic will open Monday, August 5 with access to primary as well as mental care for those who wouldn't otherwise have access to proper medical attention.

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The Heritage Theatre Group to present "American Buffalo" by David Mamet

Submitted 07-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

August 1-3 and 8-10 in Spectrum Theater's black box at 8 p.m.

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Griffins' off-season signings prepare team for 2013-14 season

Submitted 07-31-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Griffins sign key players for upcoming season

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Learn more about the Downtown Market

Submitted 07-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks to Kayem Dunn about the new Market Hall building that is opening later this summer.

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Local brewers create tree-inspired beers for Cheers Beer City

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Through the week of August 4 to 10, every a dollar from every pint purchased will be placed in the Tree Bank to purchase an official brewer’s grove within the city limits.

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Shen Dojo promotes healing, neighborhood connection, self-empowerment

Submitted 07-30-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Daniel Muschiana is dedicated to martial arts, establishing niche Heartside Neighborhood

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Harvard leader in urban planning, waterfront restoration to share keys to success

Submitted 07-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Alex Krieger discusses best (and worst) practices in waterfront restoration. Krieger is slated as the guest speaker for the upcoming Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. event at Kendall College Thursday night.

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