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Catalyst Radio: Journalist Amy Goodman visits Wealthy Theatre on 100-city tour

Submitted 09-21-2012 under NEWS

Journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! stopped in Grand Rapids earlier this week to talk about her new book and support community media.

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Thumbs up or thumbs down: The Rapidian hosts a Debate

Submitted 09-20-2012 under NEWS

This year, The Rapidian adds a gallery of photos where you can debate the merits of ArtPrize entries, vote up and down, and get those conversations started.

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Lights in the Night: Where hope takes flight

Submitted 09-19-2012 under NEWS

ArtPrize entry will be releasing thousands of lanterns into the Grand Rapids skyline at dusk on Friday, September 28.

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Juror Susan Szenasy looking for surprises

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NEWS

Szenasy is looking for a surprising experience with art in the urban environment. On September 24, she will reveal the top five contenders for the "Best Use of Urban Space" Award. I spoke with Susan about her jurying process and what she hopes to see in Grand Rapids.

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How I Learned to Look at Art: An interview with Adam Lerner

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NEWS

In efforts to better educate the public on the principles of contemporary art, ArtPrize has invited Adam Lerner, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, to help develop an Art Fitness Program.

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Catalyst Radio: Feeding America hitting the trail to raise 1m meals

Submitted 09-17-2012 under NEWS

Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank takes to the White Pine Trail for its Million Meal March fundraiser Sat., Sept. 29.

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Foremost museum director to lead conversation about art fitness

Submitted 09-14-2012 under NEWS

Adam Lerner is coming to Grand Rapids to talk about "art fitness" and how he learned to look at art in new ways. The event is one of many ways ArtPrize is kicking off educational opportunities for the upcoming season.

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Grand Raggidy Roller Girls gear up for fall season

Submitted 09-14-2012 under NEWS

Grand Raggidy Roller Girls get ready for their next season, and talk about what makes roller derby so great.

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Dreams and Wings touches down, soars in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-13-2012 under NEWS

Nonprofit organization headed by wheelchair pilot Jack Lewis partners with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to give special needs children the chance to see the world from above.

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Jay Starkey: Servicing the community one pair of shoes, one donation at a time

Submitted 09-13-2012 under NEWS

In the Image is a non-profit on the southwest side of Grand Rapids that serves the needy by donating essentials for life, as well as brand new shoes to kids.

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