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Poet laureate David Cope initiates first poetry conference in city

Submitted 04-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

David Cope, local poet laureate and program director of the inaugural Grand Rapids Poets' Conference, talks to us about the conference-as well as his own influences and inspirations.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Denis Burkett

Submitted 03-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

After significant setbacks, Heartside artist Denis Burkett picks up writing again.

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Festival of Faith and Writing aims to offer encouragement to hopeful writers

Submitted 03-29-2012 under NEWS

Calvin College's Festival of Faith and Writing runs April 19-21, bringing in dozens of contemporary writers.

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GRCC students, artists, local hip-hop community team up to make change

Submitted 03-26-2012 under NEWS

Students, artists and hip-hop musicians are working together on Saturday, March 31st with a common goal: raising money to help send girls in rural Sub-Saharan regions of Africa to school.

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UICA participates in national drawing event during Spring Break

Submitted 03-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come draw on UICA's walls and sidewalks, as well as participate in free drawing workshops led by local artists.

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Kendall student raises money to study in Italy

Submitted 03-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local college student travels across the world to study the Renaissance.

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Catalyst Radio: Year of Interfaith Understanding

Submitted 03-09-2012 under NEWS

Year of Interfaith Understanding is for all faith traditions in the West Michigan

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Deadline for Art.Downtown. artists and venues fast approaching

Submitted 03-06-2012 under NEWS

The submission deadline for artists and venues who want to be a part of Art.Downtown. is this Friday, March 9th.

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Local culture gets H.A.C.K.ed

Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS

Local art community activists unveil a website focused on art criticism, discussion, reviews and more.

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Local nonprofit VSA changes name to "Artists Creating Together"

Submitted 03-05-2012 under NONPROFITS

VSA changes name to Artists Creating Together (ACT) to better reflect mission, commitment to the West Michigan community and constituents

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