Culture

Artistic insights from an art student

Submitted 09-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local artist and student Tom Smith explains art fundamentals we all can use to judge, understand, and appreciate art at ArtPrize 2011.

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Catalyst Radio: Local First gearing up for its inaugural Fork Fest to celebrate local food

Submitted 09-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

Elissa Hillary of Local First details the Fork Fest fundraiser for the organization that brings together vendors and farmers at Romence Gardens in celebration of local food.

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"58: The Film" premieres in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapidians are invited to take part in 58: The Film, a one-night event taking place in 50 states. On October 13, 2011, at 7 PM the film will be shown at Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North, hosted by local nonprofit Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC).

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Fresh food to be served at final Farm to Table dinner

Submitted 09-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

On Oct. 9, local restaurant Rockwell's Republic will be serving a five- to seven-course dinner of local foods on the Lubbers Family Farm. The series has become a successful collaboration between restaurants, local producers and farmers, and consumers.

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Haunted Holmdene Manor and the history of Aquinas College

Submitted 09-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Please join the Grand Rapids Historical Society for a delightful and entertaining free presentation, "Haunted Holmdene Manor and the History of Aquinas College," at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum!

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