Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

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.

Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS

The Spring Tree and Shrub Sale aims to make it easy and affordable for residents to help with the goal of 40 percent tree cover in Grand Rapids.

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Essential role of "Women of the (Fruit) Ridge" presented Thursday evening

Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

Local historian Cindy Laug will explore the sometimes forgotten yet pivotal role women played in developing "The Ridge," the area northwest of Grand Rapids known for its environment for growing fruit trees.

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For the record: Vertigo Music

Submitted 03-16-2012 under OPINION

Local record store connects past and present through passion for vinyl.

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Catalyst Radio: MomsBloom's Wine, Women & Song is March 22

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NEWS

MomsBloom March 22 event supports programs to help families with newborns

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Civic Theatre's comical musical Bye, Bye Birdie to end this weekend

Submitted 03-15-2012 under OPINION

Get ready to rock and roll when watching Bye, Bye Birdie, satirical musical at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre through March 18. The musical opened Feb. 24 and is the fifth installment of the Civics's retro classics season.

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