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Grand Rapids Pride Center supports a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ individuals

Submitted 04-12-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Grand Rapids Pride Center which empowers the LGBTQ community through support services and awareness

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Neighborhood Summit debuts video showcasing record attendance, community participation

Submitted 04-11-2017 under NEWS

This year's Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit on March 4, 2017 grew from four workshops to 17 and hosted almost 400 community members.

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Light Gallery + Studio features local artists for their first Art.Downtown April 8

Submitted 04-05-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

"Matthew and I have known each other since college and often would talk about how cool it would be to have a space similar to the one we have right now. Not knowing what [Light Gallery] would become when getting the keys, we were excited for the chance to mold a place of our own together."

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Kent County Parks Foundation is dedicated to growing our park, trail systems

Submitted 04-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Kent County Parks Foundation which raises money, support and awareness for the Kent County parks system

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Grand Rapids Public Museum returns as West Michigan hub for Michigan State University's Science Festival

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

The MSU Science Festival is a month long of statewide events highlighting and celebrating the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The MSU Science Festival features talks, demonstrations, tours, open houses, guest speakers, and hands-on activities.

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Changing accessible nature of city through art, Disability Arts Now engages community

Submitted 04-04-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Transforming community through art, storytelling and dialogue.

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Grammy winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn to perform at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Marc Cohn will be performing at St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Cohn's hit song “Walking in Memphis” won him a Grammy Award for "Best New Artist" in 1991 which reached Platinum in 1996. This is his 25th Anniversary Tour.

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Heartside Gleaning Initiative: Cultivating community through good food

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

Learn about the efforts of Heartside Gleaning Initiative and its impact on the Grand Rapids community and how you can get involved in our upcoming events.

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Movie review: "I Am Not Your Negro"

Submitted 04-04-2017 under OPINION

Documentary paints incomplete but compelling portrait of the late James Baldwin.

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Local musicians talk community, music while preparing for GRPM Planetarium show April 6

Submitted 03-31-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Local musician Emma Loo of Emma Loo and Sam talk about their band, community involvement, and their performance on April 6 as the final concert in the series at GRPM Concerts Under the Stars.

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