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Multiple film events come to Grand Rapids this fall

Submitted 09-16-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The projectors are primed and the reels are set to roll in Grand Rapids this fall, with two upcoming film events coming to local cinemas.

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Local Artist Highlight: Jerry Gretzinger

Submitted 09-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts travels to Maple City for a conversation with Jerry Gretzinger at Fake Rocks Farm. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Acclaimed Grammy Award Nominated Saxophonist, Composer and Bandleader Joshua Redman kicks off St. Cecilia Music Center's Spectacular Jazz Series on October 4, 2024

Submitted 09-09-2024 under NONPROFITS

Joshua Redman will bring the Joshua Redman Group featuring artists from his newest album, “where are we”. Artists include Redman on saxophone, drummer Brian Blade, pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Joe Sanders, and the dynamic vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa.

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Dr. Joel Schut, Director of Orchestras at Grand Valley State University, steps aboard at St. Cecilia Music Center as Conductor of the School of Music's Philharmonic Orchestra

Submitted 09-05-2024 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) is pleased to announce Dr. Joel Schut, Director of Orchestras at Grand Valley State University, as the new conductor of SCMC’s Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the School of Music ensemble program.

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Grand Rapids transit workers win wage increases and new benefits in deal with The Rapid

Submitted 09-05-2024 under NEWS

Transit workers in Grand Rapids land a long awaited deal with The Rapid through continued efforts of deliberation and worker advocacy.

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Grammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist Sierra Hull kicks off St. Cecilia Music Center's 2024-2025 Concert Season on Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Submitted 09-03-2024 under NONPROFITS

Sierra Hull is the first of many artists to appear this season on SCMC’s Acoustic Café Folk Series.

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Flex those mussels: The Grand River restoration project begins with mussel relocation

Submitted 08-23-2024 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids, alongside the Grand Rapids Whitewater project team, is restoring the Grand River with guidance from state and federal agencies to enhance ecological health and community access.

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Grand Rapids Bike Polo hopes to plant roots at upgraded Highland Park courts

Submitted 08-15-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Bike Polo club break in their new home with a rebooted nationwide Bike Polo tournament, Slaydy Hawkins.

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Local Artist Highlight: David Nguyen

Submitted 08-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

David Nguyen shares his journey from Kentwood to Guam and back—now experiencing meaning in his own art studio. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Grand Rapids Children's Museum Brings Pixar’s 'Inside Out' to Life

Submitted 08-02-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The acclaimed movie presents a theme of social-emotional learning in a hands-on experience for all ages.

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