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Screening of 'Nor Any Drop to Drink: The Flint Water Crisis' in Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-17-2018 under NONPROFITS

The documentary will be shown Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m. at Kindschi Hall of Science (KHS), Grand Valley University, Allendale Campus. This is an opportunity for Grand Rapids to learn more about the Flint Water Crisis and engage around issues of environmental justice.

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Downtown Market to host upcoming Flight Friday featuring a selection of bite-sized cuisine

Submitted 04-17-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market will host Flight Friday, a food and drink small bites event, from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.

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Dwelling Place launches new community arts series

Submitted 04-17-2018 under NONPROFITS

The series will host events and activities at a variety of cultural institutions to lower barriers for residents, to show them that these places are made for them, as they are made for everyone.

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ACT Apprentice Nerissia: Art that Pops

Submitted 04-17-2018 under NONPROFITS

ACT Apprentice Nerissia shares her love of art and pop culture.

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Guest director says Akeelah and the Bee helps broaden audience's perspective

Submitted 04-17-2018 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre welcomes Akeelah and the Bee from April 20-29, 2018.

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In Season: April 14, 2018

Submitted 04-14-2018 under NONPROFITS

Even with all that wind and rain, we are still open for your local food needs! We have over 10 wonderful vendors and lots of great local food for you to purchase! We have vendors both outside AND inside our headhouse and we'll always have coffee to warm you up! Open until 1 today!

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Catalyst Radio: Making Choices Michigan highlights importance of advance health care decision making

Submitted 04-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jessica Young welcomes Kate Meyer and Julie Wallace from Making Choices Michigan.

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The Michigan Truth Tour stops at Calvin College

Submitted 04-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

On Tuesday, April 17, Calvin College hosts a guided town hall meeting as part of The Michigan Truth Tour.

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Grand Rapids Symphony set to return to New York City's Carnegie Hall with world-famous pianist, Brazilian music

Submitted 04-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

13 years after making its Carnegie Hall debut, the Grand Rapids Symphony, joined by its Symphony Chorus, returns with a program of Brazilian and Spanish-flavored music they'll perform April 13-14 in DeVos Hall.

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Artist feature from UICA: Patrick Ethen

Submitted 04-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

Patrick Ethen is a Detroit artist whose work is an exploration of light, motion, color, and pattern. Ethen's works will be on view at UICA as part of Color of the Year Presented by Pantone and X-Rite Apr 6 – Jul 29, 2018.

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