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Massive crowds flood Vertigo Music for Record Store Day celebrations

Submitted 04-27-2012 under OPINION

Despite the dwindling numbers of record stores across the US, in Grand Rapids Vertigo Music is still a cultural force to be reckoned with.

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Start Garden planted

Submitted 04-26-2012 under NEWS

Rick DeVos unveiled the details of his $15,000,000 venture capital fund on Thursday morning.

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The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates Earth Day

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Children Museum helps families learn about Earth Day together while having fun.

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Art brings crowds downtown to Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-18-2012 under OPINION

My singular but jolly criticism of the night was that there was simply not enough time to take in everything that was on offer.

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Downtown art show event raises awareness about North Korea crisis

Submitted 04-16-2012 under OPINION

The DAAC will host an art show to help raise awareness about the current crisis in North Korea on April 28.

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Vertigo Music to host live music festivities on Record Store Day

Submitted 04-16-2012 under OPINION

Vertigo Music's Herm Baker on the upcoming Record Store Day event and the continued relevance of local record stores in our digital culture.

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Artists put finishing touches on Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Art.Downtown. preparations are documented in this photo essay, along with information about the event happening tonight in downtown Grand Rapids.

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New GRandJazzfest set for August 18

Submitted 04-11-2012 under NEWS

The inaugural jazz festival will take place at Rosa Parks Circle. This all-day, free event includes smooth genre artists Tim Bowman and Phil Denny.

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Celebration Cinema ready to build downtown

Submitted 04-11-2012 under NEWS

60,000 sq.ft. proposal would mean more than just movies for the downtown area.

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Miscellany celebrates grand opening during Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-10-2012 under OPINION

New Division Avenue boutique store and art gallery features heavily curated selection of small press artist books and vintage goods.

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