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Lansing 5:01 retains and attracts talent by showcasing the city's evolving hipness
Ann Kammerer
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Crowdfunding campaign launched to repurpose media kiosks for art activities
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Wednesday, March 9, 2016
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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River City MRKT creates a place for artisans, designers, and crafters to share and sell their work.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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Enormous mural celebrates REO Town history
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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Three communities receive public art grants for placemaking vision
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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