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Visionary placemaking: GoSite to open this summer

Submitted 04-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Arts and cultural organizations are an important voice in civic leadership roles and community-building discussions. Leaders like Dana Friis-Hansen help our city continue to move towards collaborative thinking to create a fulfilling place to live, work and play

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The Bourbon-Barrel Beer Report: beer lovers compare local, regional, national brews

Submitted 03-31-2014 under OPINION

A beer expert and two beer enthusiasts convened to sip and discuss three brews: Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout, New Holland’s Dragon’s Milk and Blue Mountain’s Dark Hollow. See what they thought of the brews here.

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Fashion forward: Grand Rapids Film Festival to showcase student work

Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Film Festival, GRFF, will host a Fashion for Film Showcase on Thursday April 10, 7–9 pm at the Pyramid Scheme.

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City officials appoint members to Grand River Restoration Steering Committee

Submitted 03-27-2014 under NEWS

The Grand River Restoration Steering Committee, just recently established by the City, is aimed at guiding the development of the Grand River restoration process.

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New phone app to give citizens warning, information during flooding

Submitted 03-27-2014 under NEWS

The American Red Cross releases their new flood application to provide real-time information to residents in flood zones.

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DAAC members discuss art collective's future, importance to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Through fundraisers and partnerships with like-minded organizations the Division Avenue Arts Collective is encouraging interest in the local art scene while contemplating future steps.

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New school sets sights globally, organizes locally

Submitted 03-25-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Global Center for Advanced Studies offers a new format for earning master's and doctoral degrees by engaging local students with world renowned philosophers.

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Downtown Market announces spring break, summer camps for kids and teens

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NEWS

Kids can learn culinary skills and broaden their cultural knowledge while exploring foods from around the world.

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Street market to bring vintage charm to Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Submitted 03-25-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Our vintage street market is now accepting applications for 2014 vendors. The market, appearing on the second Sunday of each month, will include vintage furniture, clothing, accessories, kitchen goods and home decor.

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Bike lane repairs, maintenance delayed due to inclement weather

Submitted 03-24-2014 under NEWS

City officials and bicycle advocate leaders outline the challenges facing bike lanes following the winter season.

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