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Deeper hues of inclusion: How ACT's apprentice program empowers professional artists with disabilities

Submitted 12-09-2016 under NONPROFITS

This fall, ACT launched its apprenticeship program, an 8-month cohort that provides intensive art education for people with disabilities, preparing them for a career in the arts.

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Live art, music create win for equity at Race Together

Submitted 12-09-2016 under NEWS

A diverse crowd gathered at CityFlats on Thursday evening to raise money for anti-racism work that saves lives.

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Snoop is coming to Grand Rapids, are you going?

Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg has set the music industry on fire since the launch of his career in the 90’s. How many weddings, school dances, club nights, can you remember hearing the smooth, laidback, metaphysical rhymes from this man from Long Beach, California (LBC).

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Shop local this holiday season

Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

This holiday season there’s no better way to support your community than by shopping local for all of your holiday needs.

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Building community around a tabletop

Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

In the past few years, the tabletop gaming industry has skyrocketed, and Grand Rapids has been a great hub for its community.

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Life in a Refugee Camp: From Bhutan to the United States by Posta Dangal

Submitted 12-08-2016 under NONPROFITS

Posta Dangal, born in Bhutan in 1975, was moved to a refugee camp in Nepal in 1990. While in the camp Posta became an advocate for other refugees. In 2011, Posta and her family were resettled in the United States and eight months later moved to Grand Rapids.

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Review of "A Man Called Ove" at UICA

Submitted 12-07-2016 under OPINION

Rolf Lassgard is magnificent in sentimental, appealing film

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West Michigan hunters help feed the hungry, give hope

Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

Annually, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger facilitates the donation of what is equivalent to 125,000 high-protein meals. Meals that, with the help of community food banks and the Food Bank Council of Michigan, go directly to feed the hungry throughout Michigan.

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Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan provides support, resources for children with Down syndrome and their families

Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

This week’s episode of NPO Showcase features the Early Stages program of the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM).

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Amid post-election tension, Race Together to celebrate equity

Submitted 12-06-2016 under NEWS

On Thursday, December 8, Partners for a Racism-Free Community will host their annual Race Together fundraiser at CityFlats Ballroom. The evening will include cocktails, music by Vox Vidorra, and a celebration of the diversity of West Michigan.

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