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Local creative inspires children to become published writers

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Lori Slager, executive director and co-founder of the Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center, teaches kids to write using the creative side of the written word and unique publishing goals.

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Grand Rapids Public Library engages adults in summer reading

Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS

GR Reads promotes summer reading with a raffle and more than 30 free events, including a movie series and cheesemaking night.

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In Season: July 13, 2013

Submitted 07-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Berries abound at the Market! The Michigan July bounty of produce is on its way in!

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Heritage Hill Garden Tour to showcase wide variety of neighborhood gardens

Submitted 07-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The greater Grand Rapids community is invited to join the Heritage Hill neighborhood for a garden tour featuring the talented creations of our neighbors.

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David Byrne and St. Vincent burn down the house at Meijer Gardens

Submitted 07-10-2013 under OPINION

On an overcast and occasionally rainy evening at Meijer Gardens, David Byrne and St. Vincent shone through the clouds with a beautifully weird performance.

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Shop Seasonally: it's berry exciting!

Submitted 07-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Bring your kids and your appetite to the market—with cherries in season, and blueberries right around the corner, you might be glad you did.

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Jake Stilson, an Anticipated Performer at The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts

Submitted 07-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Musician, Jake Stilson, shares about his career, his new album and his upcoming performance at The Market Presented by Avenue for the Arts.

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Umphrey's McGee celebrates America with musical fireworks

Submitted 07-05-2013 under OPINION

With no show to play on the 4th of July, jam band giants Umphrey's McGee decided to celebrate Independence Day one day early, throwing a funk-filled dance party at Frederik Meijer Gardens.

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In Season: July 6,2013

Submitted 07-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Cherries have arrived! Come stock up on your berries for the holiday weekend!

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Creating a fresh community at the Downtown Market

Submitted 07-02-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Downtown Market is bringing vibrancy to a dormant part of the downtown and creating a community through business, events and classes for all ages.

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