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LadyfestGR to hit city for third year

Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS

A day showcasing female led-workshops and performances will take over three venues in the Heartside neighborhood on Saturday March 22.

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The Crane Wives - "Little Soldiers"

Submitted 03-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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The Pickle Fort to host evening of poetry, performance

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The Pickle Fort presents an evening of spoken word poetry set to rare film reels and with special guest Gerry Fialka.

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DIT art organizations improve harmonious missions through closer cooperation

Submitted 03-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Two local DIY entities are working collaborativley to secure a new location for the DAAC, restructure the model for sustainability and bring the popular art venue to life again.

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Local band The Soil and the Sun records "apocalyptic" third album

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Soil and the Sun recently finished laying down tracks in Chicago for their third album and discussed the new record's guests, sounds and themes.

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Bartending competition to support local hunger relief

Submitted 02-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

T.G.I. Friday's of Kentwood will showcase its bartenders' skills in support of Feeding America West Michigan.

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Triumph Music Academy passionate about people

Submitted 02-25-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

James Hughes and company are teaching much more than music composition and technique. The team empasizes the importance of community and collaboration.

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Art.Downtown. Returns with Two Great Events

Submitted 02-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

Art.Downtown., presented by Avenue for the Arts, returns for it's fifth year! Mark your calendars for the education event, Break it Down, Make it Better on March 1st and Art.Downtown. on April 11th

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Over 100 artists hope to win Album of the Year at 2014 WYCE Jammies

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE's 15th Annual Jammie Awards is this Friday night, with over 100 hopefuls desiring the cherished "Album of the Year" prize including The Wallace Collective, The Bangups and Root Doctor.

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Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids to celebrate last days before Lent with Fasching Dance

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

This year's Fasching Dance, hosted by the Edelweiss Club, includes traditional German foods and music, and is a family-friendly event celebrating the last days before Lent.

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