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Aziz Ansari to perform two shows at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 5

Submitted 08-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") will perform two standup-comedy shows at Wealthy Theatre on Sept. 5, and tickets go on sale at Noon on Monday, Aug. 19 on the Wealthy Theatre website.

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Foraging Grand Rapids: Purslane

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Purslane is free, edible, healthy and available right now here in West Michigan.

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Is there local food in your smoothie?

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks to Jennifer Polman, owner of SIP Organic Juice Bar, about local food in smoothies.

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New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Miranda Krajniak, just three months into her role as Executive Director at the UICA, is working to revitalize what she sees an essential part of our art community ecosystem.

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Dance to End Bullying August 22nd at The Pyramid Scheme

Submitted 08-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

End Bullying, Save Lives”, a Grand Rapids based non-profit dedicated to advocating for the victims of bullying and educating the public about its consequences, is holding an all-ages dance party on August 22 at the Pyramid Scheme

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In Season: August 17, 2013

Submitted 08-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

As the summer heats up, Michigan's produce does too- Peppers, Tomatoes and Melons will accompany the warmer temps this week!

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100% Homegrown program at Fulton Street Farmers Market celebrates 100% Farmer

Submitted 08-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Founded in 2010, the "100% Homegrown" program is the first to certify and recognize farmers that sell only what they grow themselves.

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Local 5K run to raise awareness about health and fitness

Submitted 08-14-2013 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to host 5k run.

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Don't mean a thing if it ain't got...

Submitted 08-14-2013 under OPINION

As a local event producer, I'd like to respond to the potential exit of swing dancing downtown.

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Local author Jason Holton publishes first book with Chapbook Press

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Holton has published his first book of poetry, "Eventually, All of Them Are Lost," and is working on a second collection of poetry as well as a novel.

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