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Spoken word collective turned nonprofit organization hosts first annual fundraiser

Submitted 03-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Diatribe is hosting its first annual fundraiser as a nonprofit organization on April 26th at The Waldron Public House downtown Grand Rapids. The Diatribe Annual Fun'Raiser Party Masquerade Edition which starts at 9pm and will go until 2am will feature DJ AB - Everything AB and Dj Omega Supreme.

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ACT apprentice Ana: Happiness inspired through art

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

Artists Creating Together announces 2018 Apprentice Program featuring Apprentice Ana.

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Kurt Elling Jazz Quintet, special guests to perform at St. Cecilia's

Submitted 03-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Multi-nominated GRAMMY winner Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling will appear on Thursday, March 22, 2018 for the final Jazz Series Concert this season at St. Cecilia Music Center. He will be performing with his quintet and special guests from Chicago, Trumpeter Marquis Hill and Saxophonist John Wojceichowski

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Artist feature from UICA: Michael Pfleghaar

Submitted 03-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Michael Pfleghaar received his MFA in visual arts from Lesley University College of Art and Design in 2011. Modernist design objects, architecture, and interiors inspire Pfleghaar’s colorful abstract paintings and constructions.

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Vault of Midnight puts local creators on the shelves

Submitted 03-13-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Vault of Midnight's "small and local press" section gives local artists exposure and a chance to grow.

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Spotlight on South Africa as 'Great Decisions' continues

Submitted 03-12-2018 under NONPROFITS

With South Africa at a strategic political crossroads, Ms. Desiree Cormier, a former State Department diplomat, shares her perspective on this strategic U.S. partner.

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Grand Rapids City Commission hosts meeting off site for the night

Submitted 03-07-2018 under NEWS

The commissioners' night out took place at Oakdale Park Church in Grand Rapids' third ward.

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Quality of life study calls on resident and community leaders to voice opinions

Submitted 03-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

This spring seven work groups, each with 6-8 members, will tackle common themes that emerged from the Heartside Quality of Life Study. Which work group will you join?

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Educators on school shootings: 'Arming teachers is not the answer'

Submitted 03-06-2018 under NEWS

President Trump and the NRA have proposed arming teachers as one response to the Parkland, Florida mass school shooting that left 17 dead. Local teachers and principals say it's a bad idea, arguing they need to be armed with more resources to help students, not weapons.

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Artist feature from UICA: Jordan Gaza

Submitted 03-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Jordan Gaza graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University's Illustration program in 2016 and has been living in Grand Rapids ever since. Primarily working digitally and with gouache paint, Gaza's illustrations are both vulnerable and sincere.

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