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Kent County Domestic Violence Community Coordinated Response Team honors domestic homicide victims

Submitted 09-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

Candlelight Vigil to be held Monday to honor victims of domestic violence homicide.

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Make It Take It: A creative happy hour to be held on October 18

Submitted 09-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

Join WMCAT for a creative happy hour, Make It Take It, on Thursday, October 18 from 6-9 pm for appetizers, drinks, music, and creative activities!

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Free ArtPrize concerts featuring Grand Rapids Symphony at The Morton, Friday and Saturday

Submitted 09-25-2018 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Symphony presents cutting-edge new music by four emerging composers entered in ArtPrize 2018.

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Backlash to Cosecha disruption at ArtPrize showcases problem with typical 'West Michigan nice'

Submitted 09-25-2018 under NONPROFITS

"#EndTheContract but not like that" is the response we receive when we interrupt ArtPrize and County Commission meetings. Grand Rapids, we need to talk about movement building, institutional power, and the racism in 'civil conversation.'

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Downtown Market hosting annual Small Plates, Big Impact fundraiser on October 11

Submitted 09-25-2018 under NONPROFITS

The event benefits Downtown Market’s nonprofit education foundation including culinary medicine, job training and entrepreneur programs. Tickets include libations and a strolling dinner throughout the Market Hall featuring exclusive small plate dining experiences from various Market vendors.

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St. Cecilia Music Center launches 2018-19 season with folk artist Pokey LaFarge

Submitted 09-25-2018 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) will begin a new season of music on October 4, 2018 launching the Folk Series with popular artist Pokey LaFarge. This season will be SCMC’s celebration of their 135-year history as the oldest performing arts organization in Grand Rapids.

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In Season: September 21, 2018

Submitted 09-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

Artprize season is upon us + although we are not a participating venue, our Marketplace is a beautiful canvas of delicious, vibrant produce painted by Mother Nature and grown + harvested by hard-working, Michigan farmers.

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Samaritas engages ArtPrize attendees, Grand Rapids residents in artistic adventure

Submitted 09-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

Downtown scavenger hunt engages community in constructing an original mural

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NPO Showcase: It takes a village for a child to succeed in school

Submitted 09-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase sits down with Josh Baumbach, Erika VanDyke and Katy Dewar.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum presents ArtPrize 10 at GRAM

Submitted 09-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

Exhibition features diverse array of contemporary art competing in each category.

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