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Occupy Grand Rapids in context

Submitted 10-08-2011 under OPINION

Born from frustration with corporate greed and control over politics and the excessively increasing disparity between the wealth of 99% of the populace and the 1% elite, this is for protests in Grand Rapids in solidarity with the Occupy Wall St. protests and banking protests across the world.

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Occupy Grand Rapids to hold General Assembly Saturday

Submitted 10-07-2011 under NEWS

This Saturday the group Occupy Grand Rapids will hold their General Assembly in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.

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Cooley Celebrates Diversity and Hispanic Heritage Month

Submitted 10-07-2011 under NEWS

Video news brief of the Cooley Law School's Hispanic and Latino Law Society's recognition of the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.

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"Ghost of a Dream," critiqued by Omar V.

Submitted 10-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

Omar, a member of the GAAH Press Club, visited ArtPrize and wrote about a his responses to "Ghost of a Dream: and The InBetween."

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Art Eat Live: the art of cooking

Submitted 10-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize artist Richard Roane offers a different take on food.

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Artprize 2011: Erkfitz's part of Schematic in Two Parts

Submitted 10-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Interview with Artist Erwin Erkfitz, co-creator of a collaborative mural in the Heartside district.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio: Alyssa

Submitted 10-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

Alyssa, featured artist from Heartside for the month of October, tells her story and explains how discovering Heartside Gallery has helped her process her emotions.

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Local jewelry artist talks about ArtPrize; role of art in her life

Submitted 10-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local jewelry artist Christine Dexter shares her views on the city's largest art event, Artprize 2011, and what inspires her work.

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Goodwill Avant Garde

Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Designers succeed in challenging the viewer to consider the potential of repurposed materials.

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Glance at the Past - Parks and Playgrounds

Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Did you know about the Playground Association here in Grand Rapids, and the role it played with our parks and playgrounds? Listen to this two minute audio piece to find out more.

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