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Avenue for the Arts brings back the Market

Submitted 05-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Market presented by Avenue for the Arts is taking place TWICE this summer: June 8 and July 13 from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m.

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After vacation to Grand Rapids over 20 years ago, artist strives for citizenship

Submitted 05-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local artist Erick Picardo has called Grand Rapids home for over 20 years, but faces challenges on the road to citizenship.

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Dirty River Bourbon Show - "The Wolf Man"

Submitted 05-01-2013 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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Glance at the Past - Manhole Covers

Submitted 05-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Manhole covers are the ports of entry to the underground world of pipes and mains and cables that transport light, power, heat, and water, in addition to carrying messages and removing waste.

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Brewery Vivant, Crooked Goose join forces to fight hunger

Submitted 04-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

On May 1, Crooked Goose will host a Brewery Vivant tap takeover, donating 10 percent of profits to Feeding America West Michigan. Brewery Vivant will match that amount.

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"Room 237" and "The Shining" screening at UICA

Submitted 04-30-2013 under OPINION

The UICA screens Rodney Ascher's unconventional documentary as well as Kubrick's cerebral classic.

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Grand River floods to record heights, held back by flood walls downtown

Submitted 04-30-2013 under NEWS

The flood walls, built in 1911, held back record floodwaters this April.

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New ArtPrize director explores Grand Rapids, culture, and permission to participate

Submitted 04-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Christian Gaines compares larger cities to mid-sized Grand Rapids, and finds a lot to be excited about.

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Future Rock takes concertgoers to a galaxy far, far away

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

The progressive electronic band deftly combines guitar, synthesizer and drums with loops and samples to create an unforgettable sonic and visual experience at The Stache

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Pieces, moments of Art.Downtown. 2013 leave strong impressions

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

After the one-night event, I review what lingered in the mind from this year's kick-off of Grand Rapids' art season.

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