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Local Artist Highlight: Katya Grokhovsky

Submitted 10-15-2024 under NONPROFITS

REDIRECT: For our recent interview with Jeff Condon visit therapidian.org/local-artist-highlight-jeff-condon | Avenue for the Arts visits the studio of Ukrainian-born artist Katya Grokhovsky, the 2024-25 Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at GVSU. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Concerned residents want Grand Rapids to deliver on climate goals

Submitted 10-11-2024 under NONPROFITS

To increase public awareness of, and participation in, the City of Grand Rapids’ climate goals, the GR Climate Coalition is hosting a rally and march at Calder Plaza this Saturday, October 12th.

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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray opens at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 10-07-2024 under NONPROFITS

Key garments from the world’s largest private collection of Alexander McQueen will be showcased alongside images depicting the iconic duo’s intertwined artistic journey and friendship.

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City Connection: City Clerk Joel Hondorp to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio

Submitted 10-03-2024 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Celebrates 13 years of partnership with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presenting a program titled "Virtuoso Winds" on November 7, 2024

Submitted 09-25-2024 under NONPROFITS

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will perform "Virtuoso Winds" at St. Cecilia Music Center featuring the wealth and variety of chamber music for winds and will introduce former Principal Horn of the Berlin Philharmonic, Radek Baborák, to American audiences.

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Local Artist Highlight: Jerry Gretzinger

Submitted 09-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts travels to Maple City for a conversation with Jerry Gretzinger at Fake Rocks Farm. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Emerging Cybersecurity Professionals Demonstrate their Achievements at Tech Week 2024

Submitted 09-09-2024 under NONPROFITS

Intelligent by Nature: Engineering Secure Ecosystems, presented on September 19, explores the world of smart agriculture while highlighting the achievements of Cybersecurity students at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT).

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Acclaimed Grammy Award Nominated Saxophonist, Composer and Bandleader Joshua Redman kicks off St. Cecilia Music Center's Spectacular Jazz Series on October 4, 2024

Submitted 09-09-2024 under NONPROFITS

Joshua Redman will bring the Joshua Redman Group featuring artists from his newest album, “where are we”. Artists include Redman on saxophone, drummer Brian Blade, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Joe Sanders, and the dynamic vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa.

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City Connection: Eric Winstrom, chief of police, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio

Submitted 09-09-2024 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9.

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Dr. Joel Schut, Director of Orchestras at Grand Valley State University, steps aboard at St. Cecilia Music Center as Conductor of the School of Music's Philharmonic Orchestra

Submitted 09-05-2024 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Joel Schut, Director of Orchestras at Grand Valley State University, as the new conductor of SCMC’s Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the School of Music ensemble program.

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