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Local Artist Highlight: An Introduction to Cocoon Art Space at 327 Division Avenue South

Submitted 08-11-2023 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts visits with the owners of Cocoon Art Space on the inspiration and creation of an innovative new gallery space in the Heartside District on Division Avenue South. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Pippin Comes Of Age

Submitted 07-13-2023 under OPINION

Circle Theatre Grand Rapids stages sexy, sincere 1972 musical about finding yourself in others.

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Free Summer Concerts Return to Downtown: GRAM on the Green with WYCE 88.1FM

Submitted 07-12-2023 under NONPROFITS

Free outdoor concerts on the Grand Rapids Art Museum Terrace happening July 20, July 27, August 3, and August 10

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League of Women Voters holds reception for inaugural GoVote Poster Contest winners

Submitted 06-20-2023 under NONPROFITS

A reception and month’s long exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum celebrate the work of Kent County high school students

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Grand Rapids Pride Festival to Celebrate its 35th Year This Weekend

Submitted 06-13-2023 under NONPROFITS

Jazz McKinney, the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, joins Phil Tower in the WYCE studio ahead of the 2023 Grand Rapids Pride Festival

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Blithe Spirit Glides, Soars

Submitted 06-05-2023 under OPINION

Circle Theatre’s staging of Blithe Spirit summons its creator’s imagination, wit, and humanity.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum Presents Message from Our Planet: Digital Art from the Thoma Collection

Submitted 05-24-2023 under NONPROFITS

Exhibition features 22 artists working at the forefront of digital and electronic art

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Hadestown Sings It Again

Submitted 05-10-2023 under OPINION

Retelling of the ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is wonderfully atmospheric.

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Legendary Leo Kottke will perform at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids on Tuesday May 16, 2023

Submitted 05-07-2023 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) is proud to bring back legendary 6- and 12-string guitarist Leo Kottke on Tuesday, May 16. Leo is known for his amazing fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for possessing a unique whimsical banter with his audience.

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Clean Your Heart(side) Out!

Submitted 04-20-2023 under NONPROFITS

As Spring weather swings around, the neighborhood association and other community stakeholders seek volunteers for the annual clean-up

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