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While you were fighting race, we were fighting hate

Submitted 11-11-2016 under OPINION

There was a failure to witness the suffering of people of color in this country. The election of Donald Trump was a rejection of reality; it was a refusal to witness.

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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is inspiring, with live music from the Grand Rapids Symphony, it's thrilling

Submitted 11-08-2016 under OPINION

'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' was one of John Williams' greatest triumphs as a film composer. The Grand Rapids Pops demonstrates why with live music accompanying the Oscar-winning film

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Interior Designers: Pillow pickers or creative think tanks?

Submitted 11-07-2016 under OPINION

A deeper look into the Interior Design profession and its value within the design community.

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Marcelo Lehninger, with fire in his belly and a magic wand in his hand, makes debut as Music Director

Submitted 10-31-2016 under OPINION

Marcelo Lehninger's debut with the Grand Rapids Symphony as Music Director included several standing ovations, the first after the opening movement of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with Philippe Quint. It was that kind of night.

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Grand Rapids Pops' DreamWorks Animation in Concert - an epic evening of entertainment

Submitted 10-27-2016 under OPINION

Highlights of some of the best of DreamWorks films plus live music by the Grand Rapids Symphony is cinematic magic plus sonic sensations, all in one show.

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#WhiteOut4Vets campaign to honor, support homeless veterans

Submitted 10-18-2016 under OPINION

Local media company looks to raise funds to end veteran homelessness and assist veterans with their daily needs through #WhiteOut4Vets campaign.

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Rachmaninoff Rhapsody delights, but Concerto for Orchestra delivers brilliant Grand Rapids Symphony performance

Submitted 10-18-2016 under OPINION

Guest pianist Joyce Yang entertains with Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, but Grand Rapids Symphony delivers with challenging Concerto for Orchestra by Lutosławski.

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Catalyst Radio: Nathan Schneider on media, movements and building democracy into online platforms

Submitted 10-11-2016 under OPINION

WYCE's Katie Gordon speaks with Nathan Schneider, a journalist and author who covers religion, technology and resistance. His current project is an exploration of models for democratic ownership and governance for online platforms.

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John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Public Museum proposal November 8

Submitted 10-04-2016 under OPINION

The November 8 Zoo and Museum millage proposal is an opportunity for Kent County voters to make an investment in two cultural institutions that are essential to the growth of our community.

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Dancing is transforming my view of art, ArtPrize

Submitted 10-04-2016 under OPINION

Being a part of this project has really opened my eyes to how different art forms affect people. Art such as dance, photography and murals; The Cultura Collective is something truly unique.

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