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Artist, nonprofit invite community to experience poverty for themselves

Submitted 10-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

A new way of addressing poverty that involves personal experience and a call to action.

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Give a pet their forever home and help Empty the Shelters on October 22

Submitted 10-05-2016 under NONPROFITS

Learn how you can adopt a pet for free on October 22 thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation in this week’s segment of NPO Showcase.

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Power seven more years of community journalism

Submitted 10-04-2016 under NONPROFITS

The Rapidian celebrated its seventh birthday on September 15, 2016 and we invite you to continue supporting it with both your words and your wallet.

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John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Public Museum proposal November 8

Submitted 10-04-2016 under OPINION

The November 8 Zoo and Museum millage proposal is an opportunity for Kent County voters to make an investment in two cultural institutions that are essential to the growth of our community.

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GR goes orange for Hunger Action Month

Submitted 10-04-2016 under NONPROFITS

More than 640,000 meals were raised during Feeding America West Michigan's Hunger Action Month campaign this year.

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Between Our Homes: Finding comfort in the unexpected during ArtPrize

Submitted 10-04-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Hailey Lamb expresses sincerity through public visual works featured Downtown during ArtPrize and at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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Dancing is transforming my view of art, ArtPrize

Submitted 10-04-2016 under OPINION

Being a part of this project has really opened my eyes to how different art forms affect people. Art such as dance, photography and murals; The Cultura Collective is something truly unique.

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Exploring lesser-known venues pays off for serious art lovers

Submitted 10-04-2016 under OPINION

Tucked away in an industrial area on Monroe Avenue, a local church gains ArtPrize visitors’ attention by bringing in pieces that work together to provide meaning and connection.

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City Connection: Larson and Mayor Bliss discuss key Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. topics

Submitted 10-03-2016 under NEWS

Kris Larson, president and CEO of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is the guest during this month's episode of City Connection.

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Two-day Blue Bridge Music Festival to be a connecting point between visual art and sound

Submitted 09-30-2016 under NEWS

This weekend a range of musical genres can be heard on the Blue Bridge, an ArtPrize Eight venue. Check out music, art entries, two local breweries, a record label and radio station WYCE.

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