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Exploring lesser-known venues pays off for serious art lovers

Tucked away in an industrial area on Monroe Avenue, a local church gains ArtPrize visitors’ attention by bringing in pieces that work together to provide meaning and connection.

Josh Spanninga, contributing writer and community contributor for the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, reviews Grand Rapids-based director, Joel Potrykus's third feature length film.

Grand Rapids Symphony will rock ArtPrize with music that's a little less Dvorak and a lot more DJ and dance at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

Actions have consequences that hurt other people, that’s why bullying is so bad.

It's hard to talk about what the Forest Hills kids have done because it's hard to admit you taught them how to be racist.

Food entrepreneurs using the Downtown Market's Incubator Kitchen are eligible to receive free legal assistance as part of Varnum's MiSpringboard program. Varnum recently pledged an additional $1 million to the innovative entrepreneurs creating a vibrant startup community in Michigan.

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts hosts its annual Oddball fundraiser on Saturday, September 10 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Recovery Palooza 2016 will be held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Donations of LPs, CDs and cassettes are tax deductible and all proceeds of the sale at the Eastown Street Fair on Saturday, September 10, 2016 will go to support WYCE.

On Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., jazz musicians of all kinds will perform at the free festival.

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