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The Meanwhile to host benefit to bring Cure Violence to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The local East Hills establishment will be hosting a benefit to raise awareness and funds for the Cure Violence initiative on March 20.

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The Pickle Fort to host evening of poetry, performance

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The Pickle Fort presents an evening of spoken word poetry set to rare film reels and with special guest Gerry Fialka.

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LINC community revitalization opens sit-down cafe designed to benefit neighborhood

Submitted 03-11-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Neighborhood revitalization organization LINC has opened a new restaurant in Madison Square with the community in mind.

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DIT art organizations improve harmonious missions through closer cooperation

Submitted 03-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Two local DIY entities are working collaborativley to secure a new location for the DAAC, restructure the model for sustainability and bring the popular art venue to life again.

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Rediscovering Merze Tate: A remarkable African-American woman who grew up in our own backyard

Submitted 03-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Discover how an African-America girl growing up in rural Michigan during the early 1900s overcame hurdles to achieve phenomenal success as an educator, world traveler and more -- an amazing story almost lost in the dusty archives at WMU.

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What's On Tap: March 6-12

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Check out what fresh new brews your favorite pubs are tapping this week.

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Women at the Bar: Grand Rapids Attorneys in the 1870s - 1970s

Submitted 03-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Learn about the pioneering female attorneys in Grand Rapids who were among the first to venture into the male-dominated legal profession in a presentation March 13 by GVSU professor Ruth Stevens.

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Stay at home moms seek support through national group

Submitted 03-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Mocha Moms of Greater Grand Rapids is a support group for mothers of color- and others- that have chosen to not work full-time in order to devote more time to their families.

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Wealthy Street Station staying put, looking to expand

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS

Wealthy Street Station is by no means closing its doors. Just the opposite: new proprietor Joe Welniak has big ideas for the popular East Hills burger joint.

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LaFontsee Gallery to exhibit new artwork "Out of the Polar Vortex"

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS

LaFonstee Galleries on Lake Drive in Grand Rapids will showcase a new collection of artwork with artist reception on Friday.

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