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Catalyst Radio: Maker Faire invites inventors, innovators, tinkerers to show their creations

Submitted 08-08-2014 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Museum will transform into the local Maker Faire on Aug. 30 and 31, with exhibitors displaying their interactive creative projects. Opportunity to become an exhibitor lasts through this Sunday, Aug. 10.

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Movies in the Park to screen '80s action flick "Top Gun"

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will present the fifth movie in its "Films Through Time" series this Friday. Activities begin at 7 p.m.; screening starts at dusk.

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Art festival to return to Mangiamo lawn for third year

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

The third annual Big Bang Art Festival will be setting up its tents on the lawn of Mangiamo Italian Restaurant, the nineteenth century Wurzburg mansion on Lake Drive in East Hills.

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Acclaimed jazz musicians to take stage at Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

Trumpeter Rick Braun is headlining the 3rd annual GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17.

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The Cottage Bar hosts August Rapidian Night Out

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

On Thursday, August 21, The Cottage Bar and Restaurant has agreed to support citizen journalism. From 5-10 p.m. that evening, 15% of food purchases will benefit The Rapidian.

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Hoxeyville Festival to showcase Grand Rapids bands

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

From August 13-15, Hoxeyville will host bands from all around Michigan, including Grand Rapids' Fauxgrass. Hoxeyville Music Festival Returns to its Michigan roots after a one year hiatus. Jason Wheeler of Fauxgrass speaks about his excitement for the festival and why folks from GR should attend.

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Catalyst Radio: Land stewardship network offering educational opportunities

Submitted 08-01-2014 under NEWS

On Fri., Aug. 8, The West Michigan Cluster of The Stewardship Network is offering a workshop on Forestry Management. The natural resource group also has several additional educational opportunities planned.

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Acorn Studios sprouts creative collaboration in cooperative space

Submitted 07-29-2014 under NEWS

Acorn Studios has opened a creative space in Uptown that caters to a wide breadth of makers.

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Artists, brewery pair up for Monday mingle

Submitted 07-29-2014 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Brewing Company hosts an artist meet-up every Monday night to foster networking and collaboration.

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Fair Housing Center of West Michigan files discrimination claim

Submitted 07-25-2014 under NEWS

The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan has filed a complaint against Asset Management Specialists, a property management group. They allege a discriminatory maintenance levels for properties in African American and Latino neighborhoods.

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