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Story Matters: Stephanie Mabie talks Abe Lincoln and zombies in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Stephanie tells us her story about the zombie walk that took place on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.

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Story Matters: Three-year-old Charlie discusses his favorite steam park

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

At Ah Nab Awen Park, 3-year-old Charlie talks about his favorite places and people in the city.

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Slow down for 'Slow Art' and Lunch with guest Artprize Artists Jill Rowan and Mary Reusch

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Slow down, Enjoy the Art, Meet the Artist and Have Some Lunch!

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Jeffrey Roesly

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

"Art should be affordable for everyone on the planet."

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Downtown Market brings local flavor to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The new Downtown Market, which offers local food and community events along with vendors, has officially opened its indoor market hall.

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Love's Ice Cream focuses on pure ingredients, local seasonal flavors

Submitted 08-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Based on the idea that "everybody loves ice cream," Love's Ice Cream sources local milk and seasonal ingredients to produce "the most wholesome ice cream available." Love's Ice Cream can be found at the Downtown Market.

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Story Matters: Raymond Schulte talks about how the Medical Mile saved his life

Submitted 08-27-2013 under NEWS

At Ah Nab Awen Park this past Friday, Schulte shared his stories and what he appreciates about Grand Rapids, and talks about how he compares this place to the other city he's lived in- Detroit.

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Join the conversation on urban food innovation

Submitted 08-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Lisa Rose Starner, author of "Grand Rapids Food: A Culinary Revolution" will be leading a community conversation on urban food innovation this Thursday at the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library

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UICA + KCAD: What can we expect from this new alliance?

Submitted 08-24-2013 under OPINION

The merger of KCAD and UICA, while a boon to the college, may compromise the arts organization.

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UICA merges with Kendall College of Art and Design

Submitted 08-23-2013 under NEWS

In a dramatic move to ensure its survival, the UICA has merged with Kendall College of Art and Design, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kendall and Ferris State University.

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