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Dinderbeck to print onsite at Market

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Dinderbeck artist collective will be at the Market offering onsite printing and quality handmade products at the parking lot of 106 S. Division. June 9 noon-9 p.m.

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Market presented by Avenue for the Arts to be held this Saturday only

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Come see local and regional art available for purchase, local musicians and recycled materials transformed into pieces of art on Saturday, June 9.

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Beatles tribute band, author Wade Rouse highlight Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Folk-pop group Ribbons of Song, author Wade Rouse, and Beatles tribute band Toppermost entertain Bookfest attendees on a windy Saturday afternoon in front of the Public Library.

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Authors Gary Schmidt and Romeo Ray share advice at Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Young adult author Gary Schmidt and poet Romeo Ray captivate the audience with their passion for writing.

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Karisa Wilson to kick off Market at noon sharp

Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Karisa Wilson will be performing at The Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts June 9 at 12 p.m. at 106 S. Division. Her newest album will be available for purchase - fresh off the press!

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Urbanity exhibit provides thought-provoking analysis of city life

Submitted 06-05-2012 under OPINION

Urbanity, the UICA's current exhibit, displays a variety of pieces that discuss the themes that accompany urban settings.

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Funamals: Your guide to custom pet portraits

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

Amy Hofacker of Funamals, LLC is an illustrator who specializes in custom pet portraits. Hofacker specializes in watercolor and works in textiles, incorporating found materials into her pet portraits.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- LeGran Hughes

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

"Maybe one day I'll open a gallery of my own, sort of like Heartside but in a different neighborhood. I feel like everybody deserves a chance."

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War on women rally attendees, organizers, performers discuss motivations, involvement

Submitted 06-01-2012 under NEWS

Overview of the war on women rally, organizers discuss successes, motivations.

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Nonprofit organizations set up food booths for Festival of the Arts

Submitted 05-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Walk the streets of Grand Rapids in style, with a massive turkey leg protruding from one hand and a grilled shrimp skewer clutched in the other.

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