Grand Rapids

PaLatté Coffee and Art blends love for art with pleasure of coffee

Submitted 08-06-2013 under NEWS

Maria and Federico Farias, two local independent artists, combined two of their favorite things to create a new destination downtown designed to remove the barriers between people and art.

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ArtPrize seeks volunteers for fall event

Submitted 08-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize is getting ready to register volunteers for the upcoming fall competition, and is kicking things off with a special event for volunteers on August 14.

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Pickle-making as placemaking

Submitted 08-06-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Placemaking is work. It takes a group effort and motivation to improve the quality of this space around us. But placemaking can also be easy, and as enjoyable as making pickles.

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Grand Raggidy Roller Girls to chase pub crawl participants

Submitted 08-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This year's Running of the Bulls will raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan as members of Grand Raggidy Roller Girls chase participants on a scavenger hunt throughout downtown bars.

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Thai around Grand Rapids in two minutes

Submitted 08-05-2013 under OPINION

I do a lightning round review of 13 Thai restaurants in less than two minutes.

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John Butler Trio fans jump onstage during memorable concert

Submitted 08-05-2013 under OPINION

At least five members of the audience jumped onstage during the encore of John Butler Trio performance at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Highlights from the show included classic jam "Ocean" and an end of the world dance party.

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In Season: August 3, 2013

Submitted 08-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Come check out what bounty the month of August has in store for you at Fulton Street this week!

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Spectrum Health to open Community Medicine Clinic for uninsured, underinsured

Submitted 08-02-2013 under NEWS

Spectrum Health Medical Group's new clinic will open Monday, August 5 with access to primary as well as mental care for those who wouldn't otherwise have access to proper medical attention.

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