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Collaborative portrait project nears end of Kickstarter campaign

Submitted 09-04-2012 under NEWS

April Galbreath's "West Side is the Best Side" community art project is hoping to reach their funding goal by midnight tonight. The project aims to improve community identity and pride with a large-scale public portrait series of over 200 West Side neighbors.

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Got questions? Get answers! WMGS Seminar features Curt B. Witcher

Submitted 09-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Western Michigan Genealogical Society (WMGS) will host a seminar entitled Got Questions? Get Answers! The event is Friday and Saturday at the Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids.

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In Season: August 31, 2012

Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come check out what's in season at the Fulton Street Farmer's Market this week!

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Catalyst Radio: "Not A Genuine Black Man" Sept. 13 to benefit Fair Housing Center

Submitted 08-31-2012 under NEWS

Author and performer Brian Copeland will perform his one-man show “Not A Genuine Black Man” in an fundraising event for efforts to ensure equal housing opportunity.

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Amy Goodman to speak at Wealthy Theatre September 18

Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman will stop at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 18 at noon for her Democracy Now! 100-city tour. Goodman will give a lecture with a book-signing to follow.

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Documentary traces American epidemic: childhood hunger

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

The final event in Hunger Action Week 2012 explores childhood hunger and provides opportunities to help.

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Atomic Hoop Troupe to perform in "A Lot of Art"

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Expect a stellar performance by Miss Audacious and the Atomic Hoop Troupe at community event on the 16th.

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Pulling back the curtain on hunger relief

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

On the third day of Hunger Action Week, nonprofits open their doors to the public.

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Taking the 10X10 challenge only made sense

Submitted 08-30-2012 under VOICES

I discuss the reasons why taking the 10X10 challenge was a win/win for me.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Wendy Smith

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Meet artist, writer, poet , soloist and survivor Wendy Smith, from Heartside Gallery and Studio.

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