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Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates 89th birthday with music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven

Submitted 01-08-2019 under NONPROFITS

Music Director Marcelo Lehninger leads the Grand Rapids Symphony in Haydn's Symphony No. 89 to mark the orchestra's 89th birthday on Jan. 11.

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Cirque stars celebrate the season in Grand Rapids Symphony's Cirque de Noel

Submitted 12-18-2018 under NONPROFITS

Acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, aerial artists and more join Grand Rapids Symphony for Cirque de la Symphonie's 10th annual appearance.

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Concerts Under the Stars return to Grand Rapids Public Museum's planetarium

Submitted 12-18-2018 under NONPROFITS

"Concerts Under the Stars" will run January through March 2019 with performances featuring the sounds of folk, rock, electronic and R&B.

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Happy Cat Cafe encourages visitors to socialize with cats up for adoption

Submitted 12-11-2018 under OPINION

The Happy Cat Cafe is a place where anyone is able to eat with and be around cats. Customers can pet the cats and also have the option of adopting one.

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Festive Scandinavian-style market supports local artists, encourages spirit of giving

Submitted 12-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Kringle Market Holiday Pop-Up is Saturday, December 15 at The Søvengård.

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Holiday Pops is homegrown entertainment for a hometown audience, Thursday through Sunday

Submitted 12-04-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Sing along with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus, and hear the booming bass of Justin Hopkins singing 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.'

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Downtown Market hosting free holiday events including Winter Wonderland and visits with Santa

Submitted 12-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

Visitors can pick out a freshly-cut Christmas tree and handmade wreath, visit Santa for photos and sharing Christmas lists, sip hot cocoa while shopping local for special gifts and more.

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Attention all Potterheads, Yule Ball is back

Submitted 12-04-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Once again, 20 Monroe Live is hosting the Harry Potter event of the year, the Yule Ball on Saturday, December 8, 2018.

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Local photographer showcases architecture of Grand Rapids neighborhoods at UICA

Submitted 11-27-2018 under NEWS

Grand Rapids photographer, Emily Najera, contributed her work with other Michigan artists in an exhibit at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Showcasing Michigan’s role in the artists inspiration, exploration, and creative development, Emily Najera’s series focuses on local architecture.

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Long-time tradition continues with UICA presenting 30th Annual Holiday Artists Market

Submitted 11-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Saturday-only event on December 1, 2018 will take place at Steelcase Town Hall, and will feature over 75 local and regional artists, as well as local food and beverage vendors and entertainment.

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