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GRAM Announces Participation in National Internship Programs for Underrepresented Students

Submitted 02-24-2020 under NONPROFITS

Summer 2020 Steelcase Fellowship and AAMD Undergraduate Internships foster career experience in the arts and cultural sector

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St. Cecilia Music Center Jazz Series features Jazz at its finest on March 5 with Grammy Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Luciana Souza

Submitted 02-23-2020 under NONPROFITS

Luciana Souza's performances transcends traditional boundaries around musical styles, offering solid roots in jazz, sophisticated lineage in world music, and an enlightened approach to new music.

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Exploring community organizations' joint effort to get all Grand Rapids residents counted in 2020 census

Submitted 02-20-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

A variety of Grand Rapids organizations are teaming up to educate their fellow residents about the importance of being counted in the 2020 census.

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Census advocates working to build trust and turnout

Submitted 02-13-2020 under NEWS

Census 2020 begins in earnest March 12-20 and much is at stake for Grand Rapids and the region as future funding is related to census turnout.

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February "Culinary Conversations" panel discussion to focus on importance of minority culture in food industry

Submitted 01-30-2020 under NONPROFITS

On February 19, the Downtown Market will host the first Culinary Conversations panel of 2020, focusing on the role of minority culture and diversity in West Michigan’s food industry.

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Meijer Gardens' 25th Annual Butterfly Exhibition Explores an Era of Discovery and Highlights the Story of the Wardian Case

Submitted 01-30-2020 under NONPROFITS

Thousands of butterflies fly freely in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory March 1 through April 30.

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GRAMMY® Nominated Guitarist and Multi-Talented Musician Raul Midón will debut in Grand Rapids, MI on February 27 at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 01-28-2020 under NONPROFITS

GRAMMY® Nominated Raul Midón - dubbed "an eclectic adventurist" by People magazine - has collaborated with such heroes as Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers, along with contributing to recordings by Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg and the soundtrack to Spike Lee's She Hate Me.

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A Streetcar Named Desire Is Still Sharp Enough To Cut Bone

Submitted 01-21-2020 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's production of A Streetcar Named Desire proves that, nearly seventy years after its premiere, the play has lost none of its relevance or ability to shock.

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GRAMMY(r) Award Winning Bluegrass Band The Infamous Stringdusters to make their debut appearance in West Michigan on February 6 at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 01-16-2020 under NONPROFITS

The GRAMMY® Award-winning Bluegrass Band The Infamous Stringdusters will bring new heights to the Royce Auditorium stage with their high energy, expressive blend of All-American bluegrass combined with heartfelt lyrics and strands of rock, jazz, funk, country and more.

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Amethyst Bee Cakery Graduates from Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen

Submitted 01-16-2020 under NONPROFITS

Amethyst Bee Cakery, a micro-bakery launched in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market incubator kitchen, is now in the process of graduating and recently opened a storefront in Rockford. Owner Paula Reed offers small-batch treats including cookies, macarons, custom cakes and cupcakes.

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