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Catalyst Radio: Kaufman Interfaith Institute encouraging dialogue among faith traditions

Submitted 06-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Kaufman Interfaith Institute is works to promote understanding among people of different faiths through direct interaction and dialogue.

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Students collaborate on environmentally conscious art project for SiTE:LAB Blandford

Submitted 06-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

SiTE:LAB at Blandford's youngest artists from the Cook Arts Center gear up for their globally-minded exhibition this weekend.

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Local contenders share how Miss Michigan is more than a beauty pageant

Submitted 06-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Current Miss Michigan contenders Sarah Suydam and Morgan Lind discuss their involvement with the organization and how it has changed their lives.

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UICA houses movie theater for art film seekers

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

UICA theater manager talks about the vision for their state of the art theater downtown GR. The most recent film shown was "Gerard Richter Painting," and coming up next is "Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview."

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Rock the Block returns with food, entertainment, chess tournament

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Over 70 local nonprofits will be available to attendees of Rock the Block while they check out the food, entertainment and chess tournament.

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Market presented by Avenue for the Arts to be held this Saturday only

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Come see local and regional art available for purchase, local musicians and recycled materials transformed into pieces of art on Saturday, June 9.

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Beatles tribute band, author Wade Rouse highlight Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Folk-pop group Ribbons of Song, author Wade Rouse, and Beatles tribute band Toppermost entertain Bookfest attendees on a windy Saturday afternoon in front of the Public Library.

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Authors Gary Schmidt and Romeo Ray share advice at Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Young adult author Gary Schmidt and poet Romeo Ray captivate the audience with their passion for writing.

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New HSWM Executive Director Trudy Ender is all in when it comes to serving

Submitted 06-05-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new Executive Director at the Humane Society of West Michigan promises passion and commitment in new position.

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Nonprofit organizations set up food booths for Festival of the Arts

Submitted 05-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Walk the streets of Grand Rapids in style, with a massive turkey leg protruding from one hand and a grilled shrimp skewer clutched in the other.

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