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Grand Rapids transit workers win wage increases and new benefits in deal with The Rapid

Submitted 09-05-2024 under NEWS

Transit workers in Grand Rapids land a long awaited deal with The Rapid through continued efforts of deliberation and worker advocacy.

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Grammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist Sierra Hull kicks off St. Cecilia Music Center's 2024-2025 Concert Season on Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Submitted 09-03-2024 under NONPROFITS

Sierra Hull is the first of many artists to appear this season on SCMC’s Acoustic Café Folk Series.

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Flex those mussels: The Grand River restoration project begins with mussel relocation

Submitted 08-23-2024 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids, alongside the Grand Rapids Whitewater project team, is restoring the Grand River with guidance from state and federal agencies to enhance ecological health and community access.

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Grand Rapids Bike Polo hopes to plant roots at upgraded Highland Park courts

Submitted 08-15-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Bike Polo club break in their new home with a rebooted nationwide Bike Polo tournament, Slaydy Hawkins.

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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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