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Catalyst Radio: Civil discourse initiative promotes dialogue on immigration, refugees

Submitted 11-11-2016 under NEWS

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Jack Mangala, Associate Professor of Political Science and African Studies at Grand Valley State University, on the practice of civil discourse.

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In Season: November 12, 2016

Submitted 11-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Swing dancers speak language of movement

Submitted 11-10-2016 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Original Swing Society draws record setting amounts of people together for swing dancing on weekday nights throughout the year—more than most major cities. Founder Steve Zaagman’s goal is to bring affordable dancing, fitness and fun to great venues in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network celebrating its eighth annual Leadership Awards

Submitted 11-10-2016 under NEWS

The community is invited to come honor local nonprofit professionals at the St. Cecilia Music Society on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.

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Vocational rehabilitation, independent living resources available for veterans

Submitted 11-09-2016 under NONPROFITS

This week’s episode of NPO Showcase features the Veteran Peer Supports program at Disability Advocates of Kent County.

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Ride The Rapid to sip local during Cocktail Week GR

Submitted 11-09-2016 under NEWS

Grand Rapids celebrates the art of the craft cocktail from November 9 - 20.

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Detroit artist in first ArtPrize returns for UICA's "Coming Home" exhibition

Submitted 11-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Mario Moore is participating in Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts' new exhibition which highlights emerging and established Michigan artists.

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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is inspiring, with live music from the Grand Rapids Symphony, it's thrilling

Submitted 11-08-2016 under OPINION

'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' was one of John Williams' greatest triumphs as a film composer. The Grand Rapids Pops demonstrates why with live music accompanying the Oscar-winning film

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Heartside Ministry expands art display space with new gallery inside Downtown Market

Submitted 11-08-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Downtown Market and Heartside Ministry have partnered to debut a new second floor gallery, expanding the space Heartside artists have to display and sell their artwork.

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Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses move conversation to action at #TheShift Summit

Submitted 11-08-2016 under NEWS

On Friday, November 18, Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) will host #TheShift Summit, featuring speaker Dr. Jessica Gordon-Nembhart on supporting African-American communities through innovative business models.

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