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Despite Highly Engaged Community, Heartside Residents Fear Displacement

Submitted 11-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

Voices of Heartside discuss satisfaction with their neighborhood in 2019

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The Lion King Proves Iconic, Powerful

Submitted 11-22-2019 under OPINION

Twenty-two years after its Broadway debut, Julie Taymor's The Lion King premieres in Grand Rapids.

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Sunrise GR Announces New Climate Strike

Submitted 11-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

On December 6th, Sunrise Grand Rapids will march on Sen Gary Peters’ office in support of the Green New Deal.

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From Self-Destruction to Self-Awareness

Submitted 11-18-2019 under NONPROFITS

Andy's life was, arguably, good. But after experimenting with drugs in high school, life soon began to spiral out of control. With nowhere to turn, he found himself at the threshold of Guiding Light.

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Fall Times, Community Vibes

Submitted 11-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

How art fosters community at Dwelling Place Halloween parties

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City Connection - Commissioner Ruth Kelly joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 11-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

This month, Mayor Bliss is joined by Second Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly. Kelly, who is term-limited, will reflect on her time on the commission and discuss tomorrow's city-wide election.

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St. Cecilia Music Center will feature The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performing the powerful works of four Great Innovators - Beethoven, Stravinsky, Mendelssohn and Smetana on November 21, 2019

Submitted 11-01-2019 under NONPROFITS

Executive Director Cathy Holbrook remarks, “It is truly a special experience to see the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center perform at St. Cecilia Music Center. These artists are amazing to watch with incredible artistry that is flawless."

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Culinary Conversations series returns with "Bootstrapping your Business" event for food startups

Submitted 10-25-2019 under NONPROFITS

On November 6, Culinary Conversations returns with a MeetUp panel discussion for food entrepreneurs. The free event features four successful industry entrepreneurs and experts, discussing strategies to access capital and funding to make startups work on a tight budget.

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Architecture Association Names 2019 Award Winners

Submitted 10-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Chapter of the American Institute of Architects celebrated several Architects, Firms and Projects and individual Honorees last week during its annual Honor Awards Celebration.

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Actors’ Theatre Grand Rapids Provides Michigan Premiere of Gloria

Submitted 10-22-2019 under OPINION

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play presents a bleak, funny-sad view of modern life.

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