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GR Forward seeks public input about downtown, Grand River corridor

Submitted 10-14-2014 under NEWS

In an effort to engage residents about the downtown and Grand River corridor planning process, GR Forward will be hosting open house events at a pop-up space at 50 Louis Street NW. Events will continue through December 12.

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Speaker Max Haiven to launch new book, kick off discussion at KCAD

Submitted 10-14-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, October 21 author and educator Max Haiven will be discussing his most recent book "Crisis of Imagination, Crises of Power: Capitalism, Creativity and the Commons." The first part of the dialog will take place at The Fed Galleries @ KCAD from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

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What's on Tap: October 9-15

Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS

As the cooler weather arrives in Grand Rapids commemorate the release of Harvest Ale at Founder's taproom this Saturday all day.

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Spectrum Health hosts Candid Conversations with Amy Robach, Susan Ford Bales

Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS

Keynote speaker and "Good Morning America" news anchor Amy Robach openly spoke about her breast cancer diagnosis and her outlook on life.

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ArtPrize awards celebration planned for Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 10-07-2014 under NEWS

The celebration of the final winners at Rosa Parks Circle, open to the public, will include performances by Troll for Trout and Domestic Problems.

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ArtPrize on Tap- Flight #6: Attendees encouraged to share ArtPrize experience

Submitted 10-07-2014 under NEWS

ArtClub offers ArtPrize on Tap, an event geared to create an opportunity to share your ArtPrize experience and enjoy some delicious brew.

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ArtPrize discourse on peace deepens

Submitted 10-06-2014 under NEWS

Deemed controversial in 2009 for a work on peace, artists Kiaralinda and Todd Ramquist make even more effort in their entry "LOVE" at the Van Andel Arena

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ArtPrize voting heads into Round 2 with 20 public vote finalists

Submitted 10-05-2014 under NEWS

[PHOTOS] This year, the final vote has shifted from a choice of one vote out of 10 options to voting for as many as you want out of a finalist list of 20 entries within four categories.

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Artists as disruptors: Building incubators where art, technology meet

Submitted 10-04-2014 under NEWS

At Friday night's Critical Discourse discussion with NEW INC members, the intersections of art and technology, highlighting disruptive work and helping artists, technologists and designers build sustainable work practices.

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Award-winning art documentary series premieres in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-03-2014 under NEWS

Director Susan Sollins and featured artists Leonardo Drew and Katharina Grosse present "Art in the 21st Century" and talk about their process of working on their artwork. Sollins, Drew and Grosse are this year's Grand Jurors for ArtPrize.

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