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Documentary traces American epidemic: childhood hunger

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

The final event in Hunger Action Week 2012 explores childhood hunger and provides opportunities to help.

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Atomic Hoop Troupe to perform in "A Lot of Art"

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Expect a stellar performance by Miss Audacious and the Atomic Hoop Troupe at community event on the 16th.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Wendy Smith

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Meet artist, writer, poet , soloist and survivor Wendy Smith, from Heartside Gallery and Studio.

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GROW participant uses improvisation in business settings

Submitted 08-24-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Former GROW participant, board member and president Mary Jane Pories has taken what she learned from the classroom to uphold Fishladder Inc., an innovative business for the past 13 years.

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Grandwich 2012: The final judgement

Submitted 08-18-2012 under OPINION

I was one of the judges for the final judging of Grandwich 2012. This article gives my reflections, including a video analysis with a special "day after" epilogue.

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First festival of its kind to jazz up West Michigan on August 18

Submitted 08-14-2012 under NEWS

The free jazz festival will be taking over Rosa Parks Circle at noon on Saturday and will include a diverse lineup of local performers.

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Terry Johnston leads another successful Friday Night Conversation

Submitted 08-13-2012 under OPINION

Despite the rain Terry Johnston led his merry band of photophers on an urban photo walk last Friday.

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Friday Night Conversation recap

Submitted 08-06-2012 under OPINION

A brief account of last Friday's Friday Night Conversation.

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New mural to be celebrated at 106 S. Division

Submitted 08-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division parking lot, the Avenue for the Arts will dedicate its newest addition: a fantastic new mural created by a group of UICA ArtWorks students lead by Avenue artist Erwin Erkfitz.

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Rooftop Couture gives Grand Rapids a new style

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An event highlighting West Michigan’s homegrown designers, stylists and models

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