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MLK Students Take First Place in Community Leadership Contest

Submitted 07-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

MLK Leadership Academy students recently received a number of awards from Circle Theatre's Community Leadership Contest.

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Grand Rapids artist Derrick Hollowell’s big concept

Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Derrick Hollowell, artist, musician and teacher has spent much of his life expressing himself through paintings and music, but words don’t escape him, either. Derrick talks about art,

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University students help seniors showcase life in twilight years

Submitted 07-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Residents and staff of Clark Retirement Community celebrated the world's first-ever senior center lipdub with a premiere screening on Monday, July 11.

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ArtWorks Program Prepares Students for Creative Careers

Submitted 07-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

UICA's ArtWorks program is an innovative job training program for creative youth, ages 14 to 21. Below are three testimonials about how ArtWorks prepares students for creative careers.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Ann P

Submitted 06-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Ann P

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Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 3

Submitted 06-29-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This is the conclusion of a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago.

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Emperor's New Clothes - Kabuki Style

Submitted 06-27-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Emperor’s New Clothes – Kabuki Style

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Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 2

Submitted 06-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Part two in a three-part series re-introducing folk musician Dave Bixby to the city that he left 40 years ago. He is performing this Friday at The Division Avenue Arts Collective.

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Second Coming: The Story of David Bixby - Part 1

Submitted 06-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The first installment in a 3-part series exploring the strange legacy of Grand Rapids folk music legend Dave Bixby, who is playing in town this weekend for the first time in over 40 years.

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A proud weekend for West Michigan Pride Festival

Submitted 06-21-2011 under NEWS

Bigger crowds, more vendors, exciting performers, and a beautiful summer day made this year’s West Michigan Pride Festival, celebrating the LGBT community, one to remember.

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