Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Grand Rapids Public Museum celebrates rare eclipse with special party

Submitted 08-08-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

For those not traveling to the path of totality, visit the museum to experience the partial eclipse we will witness in Michigan, along with various hands-on activities, live streaming of the total eclipse and more between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on August 21, 2017.

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Rethinking child support, Part 1: How good parents go to jail

Submitted 08-08-2017 under OPINION

Examining why the our child support system is out of sync with society, and its impact on Kent County’s most economically disadvantaged parents.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Brian Hedrick

Submitted 08-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

Brian Hedrick studied graphic design at Kendall College of Art and Design, and is involved with the local DIY music community. Hedrick is the Graphic Designer at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and creates posters for Lamp Light Music Festival. His designs can be seen throughout the region.

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The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company specializes in authentic performances of Shakespeare's works

Submitted 08-07-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company who explores theatrical practices employed by performers from the Shakespearean era

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The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Cymbeline

Submitted 08-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present Cymbeline at the Dog Story Theater, August 11-20.

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Jazz is in the air with 2017 GRandJazzFest

Submitted 08-03-2017 under NEWS

Produced by GR and Jazz and presented by DTE Energy Foundation, GRandJazzFest returns to Rosa Parks Circle on August 19th and 20th.

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Beer City recovery group for food industry workers to meet August 15

Submitted 08-01-2017 under NEWS

The recovery group, organized by members of the local food industry, offers support and discuss concerns related to alcoholism and substance abuse within the industry.

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Summer celebration along Downtown's South Division Avenue

Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS

Featuring Neighborhood Happy Hour, enjoy live music from WYCE selected bands, grab a paintbrush and participate in a mural painting, attend an exclusive Tour of Hidden Downtown Gardens, visit gallery exhibitions, and splurge at vendors, pop up shops and sales along the Avenue for the Arts.

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