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In Season: October 4, 2019

Submitted 10-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

Fall is most certainly upon us + each Market day is feeling much more festive with decorative corn stalks, beautiful potted mums, and winter squash, gourds + pumpkins of all shapes and sizes!

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Award-Winning Multi-talented Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch Launches St. Cecilia Music Center Jazz Series' 2019/2020 Season with Special Guest GRAMMY® Nominated Jazz Guitarist Julian Lage, October 17, 2019

Submitted 10-01-2019 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) in Grand Rapids will kick off their Spectacular Jazz Series with innovative award-winning jazz pianist Fred Hersch featuring special guest GRAMMY® nominated jazz guitarist Julian Lage on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

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Introducing the 2019 AIA Grand Rapids Honor Awards Program

Submitted 09-30-2019 under NONPROFITS

Join us as we celebrate the AIA Grand Rapids architects and their firms at our annual Honor Awards Celebration. With our mission of supporting and advancing our profession, this event serves to bring together all who are part of the West Michigan architecture and construction community.

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In Season: September 27, 2019

Submitted 09-27-2019 under NONPROFITS

The end of corn season is already approaching, so this weekend is likely your last chance to shop + stock up! Whether you’re craving corn on the cob or you want to freeze, can, pickle, or dry some to use later, we’re confident our vendors have the tastiest corn around!

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UCOM Celebrates National Workforce Development Month

Submitted 09-27-2019 under NONPROFITS

UCOM has spent the month of September celebrating the Workforce Development program. This program provides career coaching and specialized support for community members seeking next level employment.

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Grand Rapids Downtown Market Hosting Feast for the Eyes: A K-12 Art Exhibit

Submitted 09-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

This October, the Downtown Market will host “Feast for the Eyes: A K-12 Food + Art Exhibit,” a new event and competition featuring food-themed art from local students.

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Wetlands royalty: Meet the wood duck, Michigan's regal-looking waterfowl

Submitted 09-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Once threatened by habitat destruction, the wood duck population is flourishing.

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In Season: September 20, 2019

Submitted 09-20-2019 under NONPROFITS

Come enjoy the last Friday of Summer with us! It’s a lively + beautiful day here and perfect for shopping outside from over 40 Michigan farmers, food producers, and artisans! Open until 2

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Make It Take It: A Creative Happy Hour at WMCAT

Submitted 09-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

Join WMCAT for our creative happy hour, Make It Take It, on Thursday, October 17 from 6-9 pm for appetizers, drinks, music, and creative activities (where you can take home your creations!).

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Meijer Gardens celebrates autumn with beloved Chrysanthemum exhibition

Submitted 09-18-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Chrysanthemums & More! exhibition features a celebration of the art of the chrysanthemum with vibrant chrysanthemum displays, family-friendly activities and more, September 20 to October 27.

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