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Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Grand Rapids Symphony Open Summer Concert Series

Submitted 07-20-2021 under OPINION

After a year's absence, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park's Summer Concert Series returned, with a lively, energetic performance.

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Free Summer Concerts Return to the Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 07-12-2021 under NONPROFITS

Community invited to enjoy free concerts on Thursday evenings at GRAM

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Grand Rapids Art Museum Presents Exhibition of over 80 American Folk Art Objects

Submitted 05-13-2021 under NONPROFITS

Exhibition tells the unfolding story of America from its inception to present

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St. Cecilia Music Center will present Jazz Bassists Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer in an exclusive live virtual concert on February 25, 2021 at 7 pm

Submitted 02-08-2021 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center is proud to present Jazz Bassists Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer in an exclusive live virtual concert on February 25, 2021 at 7pm EST. Both artists will offer up solo performances and then join together for a post-show artist conversation where they will answer questions.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Features Legendary Folk Artist Judy Collins in Virtual Live-Streamed Concert from The Town Hall in NYC on February 12, 2021

Submitted 02-02-2021 under NONPROFITS

On February 12th St. Cecilia Music Center will present Judy Collins for a live streamed virtual concert onstage from The Town Hall in New York City where, in 1964, she made her debut that launched her illustrious musical career.

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Grand Rapids Community Media Center ringing in 2021 with WYCE countdown, Wealthy Theatre virtual marathon

Submitted 12-26-2020 under NEWS

WYCE counts down its 2,020 most played songs of 2020, with number one hitting at midnight on New Year’s Day. Closer to, Wealthy Theatre, GRTV, and The Rapidian join forces for a virtual and televised marathon of New Year’s Eve concerts held at Wealthy Theatre from previous years.

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Ericka 'Kyd Kane' Thompson becomes Grand Rapids' new poet laureate

Submitted 12-15-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

As poet laureate, Kyd Kane will act as an ambassador of poetry for the city, creating programs that encourage the writing and reading of poetry among residents. She was named in the role this fall by the Grand Rapids Public Library.

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Open for Registration: Hope Gain Network Receives Grant to Offer Work at Home Training

Submitted 10-05-2020 under NONPROFITS

Hope Gain Network receives grant from The Pollination Project. The seed grant will fund training programs for people in need seeking work from home opportunities

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Wealthy Theatre launches week-long Fall Fund Drive with virtual events, marathons, giveaways

Submitted 09-22-2020 under NEWS

The fundraiser runs through Friday and features daily online events, as well as Wealthy Theatre-related marathons airing on WYCE and GRTV. It also includes daily incentives and giveaways for those donating throughout the week.

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It's a Beautiful World: Remembering The Great Daryl Nathan

Submitted 08-06-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

Local artist Corey Ruffin captures his most vivid memories of the legendary Grand Rapids performer, who has sadly passed in recent weeks.

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