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Story Matters: Jaclyn Clark, Danielle Dunn share what they love about living on Fitzhugh

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Jaclyn Clark and Danielle Dunn live in East Hills. They share what they love about living there: walkability, easy access to downtown and even dancing with their neighbors.

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Large snowpack leads to concern over heightened spring flood levels

Submitted 03-03-2014 under NEWS

Scientists and city officials speak about the large amount of snow and pervasive cold temperatures and their effect on Grand River water levels come spring.

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Mayor Heartwell outlines future of Grand Rapids climate resiliency

Submitted 02-26-2014 under NEWS

Mayor Heartwell talks about several programs focused on the future of Grand Rapids sustainability and climate resiliency.

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Avenue for the Arts revamps First Fridays with new programs

Submitted 02-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

First Fridays Gallery Hop features artists, exibitions, movie screenings and drink specials.

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UICA's Live Coverage invites audience to watch artists work, raises funds for art center

Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

An audience of 320 people attended the UICA's Live Coverage event last Friday night to watch artists create and to bid on the finished creations.

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Over 100 artists hope to win Album of the Year at 2014 WYCE Jammies

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE's 15th Annual Jammie Awards is this Friday night, with over 100 hopefuls desiring the cherished "Album of the Year" prize including The Wallace Collective, The Bangups and Root Doctor.

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Public Museum prepares to inspire with "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On March 1, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will premiere their "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit that features the architectural creations of LEGO Certified Professional, Adam Reed Tucker.

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WMEAC to screen "Chasing Ice" at Loosemore Auditorium

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

The WMEAC Film Series presents a photojournalist's journey to catalog climate change in the Arctic.

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UICA to offer opportunity to watch as artists create

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS

UICA's Live Coverage invites the audience to watch artists in the process of creation and to purchase the resulting artwork.

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The Intersection to host 15th annual WYCE Jammies Awards

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS

WYCE and Bell's Brewery presents the 15th Annual Jammies awards at The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids. The event is free and includes live performances from a long list of area musicians.

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