The Nonprofit Dispatch

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Art Gallery displays works of Dominican Sisters

Submitted 08-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

This year, during the month of August, many of the Dominican Sisters have their artwork, available for purchase, on exhibit in the Dominican Center Art Gallery.

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Barnstormer to Benefit Thrive

Submitted 08-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Inaugural Rockford Barnstormer for Thrive features 12 local bands to raise money for the program.

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Arts In Motion Studio offers so much more than art

Submitted 08-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Arts In Motion Studio offers creative arts classes of all kinds to students with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.

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New mural to be celebrated at 106 S. Division

Submitted 08-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division parking lot, the Avenue for the Arts will dedicate its newest addition: a fantastic new mural created by a group of UICA ArtWorks students lead by Avenue artist Erwin Erkfitz.

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Creative Youth Center empowers children to be published authors

Submitted 08-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

Creative Youth Center gives children a voice through expository and creative writing classes.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Don Petz

Submitted 08-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

'If you've found something that makes you happy, don't give up. If you can't do it right, keep doing it, keep trying.'

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Bliss Awaits - July 31st In Season

Submitted 07-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Corn is popping up at the market! With a little rain the veggies are thriving and taking over the market!

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The Two Man Gentlemen Band - "Please Don't Water It Down"

Submitted 07-31-2012 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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