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Black theatre group creates safe space to explore race

Submitted 06-17-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Edye Evans Hyde is the founder of Ebony Road Players, a new nonprofit that is recreating a lost voice in the Grand Rapids theatre community.

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Story Matters: Theresa, Eric Graf share discoveries in their new city

Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Newlyweds Theresa and Eric Graf are experiencing their first summer downtown. Self-described foodies, they love seeking out new restaurants and craft beers within walking distance of their downtown apartment.

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Story Matters: Sarah Bowman shares why she loves to support local music

Submitted 06-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Sarah Bowman says it's easy to love Grand Rapids. She talks about why she supports local music- and her many past experiences at Local First's annual Street Party when she visited our story fort there in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 7.

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Story Matters: Marco Riolo shares importance of creativity, fun

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Marco Riolo took a moment at the Local First Street Party to stop and talk to us about why he thinks it's so important to help people reconnect with their creative selves.

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LINC to host Rock the Block Street party in Madison Square

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

The fourth annual Rock the Block street party will feature local artists, food vendors, musicians, children's activities and a BBQ cook off competition.

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Stay safe this summer with new Red Cross swim app

Submitted 06-09-2014 under NONPROFITS

Families across West Michigan can enjoy the water, and their summer, safely with the new Red Cross Swim App

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Catalyst Radio: St. Cecilia Center's School of Music has a summer of classes underway

Submitted 06-06-2014 under NEWS

School of Music caters to adults and youth, with summer camp opportunities available.

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Music, art come together at The Market on First Fridays

Submitted 06-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Claire Breen of local band Cemetery Circus discusses the music scene in Grand Rapids and the musical talent at The Market on First Fridays.

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First Fridays to merge with The Market for summer months

Submitted 06-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Showcasing local artists and businesses, this street market style event features the work of local artists and artisans, showcasing a wide selection of tasteful and fun handmade goods by some of Grand Rapids’ most talented creative doers.

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The Band of Heathens - "Shotgun"

Submitted 05-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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