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Jewish Theatre's production of Torch Song Trilogy full of laughter and heartfelt emotion

Submitted 03-05-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The story centers on a New York, Jewish, homosexual, drag queen, torch singer who struggles to cope with the tragic loss of his life partner, learns to be an effective parent to his adopted son and is forced to deal with his own mother’s intolerance.

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Cameron Esposito joins LaughFest 2018 to talk about the importance of honest conversation and laughter

Submitted 03-02-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

"I don't think we have gotten to a place where we can talk about community as it really is." Cameron Esposito talks about community.

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Meijer Gardens' 23rd annual Butterfly Exhibition highlights global journey taken by butterflies to reach West Michigan

Submitted 02-08-2018 under NONPROFITS

Explore the wondrous journey of thousands of butterflies as they fly freely in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory March 1 through April 30.

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King and Queen of Banjo, Béla Fleck, Abigail Washburn have first Grand Rapids' appearance together at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 02-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center will bring husband and wife duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn to Royce Auditorium on Friday, February 23, 2018. This will be the duo’s first appearance together in Grand Rapids.

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Support Your Local Businesses: The Pyramid Scheme

Submitted 02-04-2018 under OPINION

Grand Rapids' local business, The Pyramid Scheme, is one of many that focus on bringing together the individuals of the community and supporting local artists/musicians to celebrate creativity and life in the city.

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Water's Extreme Journey Exhibit opening, Ethnic Heritage Festival at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

Submitted 01-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Join the Grand Rapids Public Museum on February 3 to celebrate two exciting events - the opening of the new exhibit Water’s Extreme Journey and the 2018 Ethnic Heritage Festival.

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Jammies XIX, WYCE's local, regional music awards showcase returns to The Intersection February 9

Submitted 01-30-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The event features 24 live music performances and 20 awards given to the best music released in the past year. Various awards are selected by WYCE programmers, critics, and by community voting.

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"World of Winter" aims to entice Grand Rapids residents downtown with cold weather events

Submitted 01-29-2018 under NEWS

Ice sculpting, live music, speed dating and other events are offered for a diverse crowd coming to downtown.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents The Knight of the Burning Pestle

Submitted 01-23-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Knight of the Burning Pestle plays as part of the annual Lake Effect Fringe Festival

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Beloved singer/songwriter Judy Collins to perform at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 01-23-2018 under NONPROFITS

Singer and songwriter Judy Collins will perform at St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $55 and can be purchased by calling 616-459-2224, visiting the box office at 24 Ransom Ave. NE, or online at www.scmc-online.org.

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