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Friday Night Conversation recap

Submitted 08-06-2012 under OPINION

A brief account of last Friday's Friday Night Conversation.

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New mural to be celebrated at 106 S. Division

Submitted 08-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division parking lot, the Avenue for the Arts will dedicate its newest addition: a fantastic new mural created by a group of UICA ArtWorks students lead by Avenue artist Erwin Erkfitz.

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Rapidian seeks fall interns to cover ArtPrize, business innovation and more

Submitted 08-03-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian is seeking a fresh batch of interns to help bring the happenings of Grand Rapids to the community at large.

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Catalyst Radio: Inaugural GRandJazzFest at Rosa Parks Circle Aug. 18

Submitted 08-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

GRandJazzFest is a free event at Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday, Aug. 18, featuring local musicians and performers with Michigan ties.

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Filmmaker Caleb Slain wants you to support UICA

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids filmmaker Caleb Slain talks about his approach to filmmaking, why he doesn't think too much and why you should go support your local independent movie theater.

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Rooftop Couture gives Grand Rapids a new style

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An event highlighting West Michigan’s homegrown designers, stylists and models

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Don Petz

Submitted 08-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

'If you've found something that makes you happy, don't give up. If you can't do it right, keep doing it, keep trying.'

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Breathe Owl Breathe performs live at The DAAC

Submitted 07-31-2012 under OPINION

Breath Owl Breath provides another evening of laughter and mystical musical adventure at Grand Rapids intimate venue, The Division Avenue Arts Collective.

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Grand Rapids Public Library presents Michigan author Michael Moore

Submitted 07-30-2012 under NEWS

Michael Moore speaks at Fountain Street Church as part of the GR Reads program; discusses politics, freedom of information, being from Michigan.

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Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart blasts concertgoers into deep space

Submitted 07-27-2012 under OPINION

Mickey Hart uses sound gathered from celestial events like the big bang, black holes, and orbiting planets to form the backbone of an incredible musical experience at the Intersection.

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