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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio--Crystal McGinn

Submitted 01-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Initially I got my inspiration from old videogames, like RPGs (role-playing games), and I get them from experiences of my own life.

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Serita's Black Rose - "Rainbow"

Submitted 01-03-2013 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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Herschell Turner Fine Art - Pastels and Mixed Media

Submitted 01-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Artist Herschell Turner, former NBA and Harlem Globetrotter will exhibit his fine art at Dominican Center at Marywood from December 31 - February 27. Come meet the artist at a reception on February 10th from Noon through 4 pm at DCM.

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Medicinal Groove - "Matumaini"

Submitted 12-29-2012 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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Medicinal Groove - "When"

Submitted 12-28-2012 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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Strawberry Heritage forever

Submitted 12-27-2012 under NONPROFITS

On November 3rd the GAAH Press Club went to the Lamp Light Music Festival; here they write about their experience.

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Sean Hayes - "In Your Pocket"

Submitted 12-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

Sean Hayes performs "In Your Pocket" at WYCE.

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Call For Musicians: Trip The Light 2013

Submitted 12-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

Dance in the Annex (DITA) & ArtPeers invite local composers, musicians and singer-songwriters to submit original pieces of music for TRIP THE LIGHT 2013 (May 11, 2013). Submission deadline for musicians: January 18, 2013.

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Youth reporters rename Press Club to honor Andy Angelo

Submitted 12-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club was recently renamed the Andy Angelo Press Club in honor of our dear friend and longtime board member who passed away on July 3, 2012.

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Wege Foundation to double gifts through Dec. 21

Submitted 12-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

GR City Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss and others to help close out fundraising for Wealthy Theatre, Dec. 21. The Wege Foundation will match any gift or pledge. $80,000 is needed by Dec. 21 to meet the goal.

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