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WMCAT's iBall 2024

Submitted 01-23-2024 under NONPROFITS

Join us at iBall 2024 – presented by Meijer – on Thursday, March 14 from 6-9 p.m. for an evening of celebration, community building, and connection as we invite our greater WMCAT community to be a voice of encouragement to our students.

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Grand Valley presents screenings of inspiring athlete documentary "Team Dream" with cast in attendance

Submitted 01-17-2024 under NEWS

Grand Valley State University hosts screenings of Queen Latifah produced short documentary "Team Dream" (2022) with a star athlete and coach from the film present.

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Local Artist Highlight: Kailey Smith-Barth

Submitted 01-14-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts hears Kailey Smith-Barth, Exhibitions & Internships Manager for ArtPrize and artist in her own right. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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St. Cecilia Music Center presents The Blue Note 85th Anniversary Tour Celebrating the Newest Eclectic Jazz Artists of today on January 18, 2024

Submitted 12-18-2023 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) presents The Blue Note 85th Anniversary Tour on January 18, 2024. Blue Note Records celebrates their 85th Anniversary with a U.S. Tour starring The Blue Note Quintet to honor the label’s rich history and to pave the way for the eclectic artists of today's roster.

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St. Cecilia Music Center brings GRAMMY® Award nominated Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Poet, and Activist Allison Russell on January 16, 2024

Submitted 12-16-2023 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) presents Allison Russell — poet, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, and co-founder of Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago on January 16, 2024.

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Local Artist Highlight: The Skinny Limbs

Submitted 12-13-2023 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts gets the spin from Max Knoth of The Skinny Limbs; local band headlining at The Pyramid Scheme February 24th, 8 pm. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Wealthy Theatre Presents History Rich Holiday Classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' in 16mm Film this December

Submitted 12-06-2023 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids's Wealthy Theatre to play "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), for second annual holiday showing. Now considered a classic, the Frank Capra directed film once sprung controversial federal investigations and lengthy legal battles despite it's praise from American audiences.

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St. Cecilia Music Center presents GRAMMY® Award-winning Blind Boys of Alabama on December 5, 2023

Submitted 11-27-2023 under NONPROFITS

The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform their exciting holiday Christmas Show at St. Cecilia Music Center on December 5th!

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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Stages Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Submitted 11-27-2023 under OPINION

Three decades after the movie's release, Disney's Beauty and the Beast retains much of its charm.

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Local Artist Highlight: Michele Bosak, Exhibitions Director at Kendall College of Art and Design

Submitted 11-13-2023 under NONPROFITS

Proving that every ending is a beginning, Michele Bosak is transforming what were the Fed Galleries (and briefly UICA) into an experimental gallery space for design collaboration. Co-located with the KCAD FlexLab, the FlexGallery will enhance Kendall design programs. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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