City Guide: Hot Shots
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Soups On for charity; LBD kickoff
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Dozens of soups and hundreds of artsy bowls were the highlight of the 12th annual Soups On For All fundraiser Jan. 25 at The BOB. Nearly 1,200 guests attended the event, which raised about $112,000 for God’s Kitchen, an outreach program for children and families sponsored by Catholic Charities West Michigan. Attendees received handpainted bowls and sampled soups, breads, 1. John and Ginny Baysore and desserts while enjoying local bands and 2. Deborah Nykamp, David performers. Most foods were donated by Boomstra, Mary Haarman local restaurants, businesses and bakeries. and Rick Nykamp Black attire was de rigueur at the Little 3. Harrison and Madeline Black Dress party Feb. 13 at the JW MarMcIlhargey riott. The fete kicked off Culture & Cocktails, 4. Coco Bossardet, Rachael a new organization for GR’s young crowd. Ruiz and Brian Campbell Members will receive a ticket package to 5. Branden Keck and Ceara see performances by some of the city’s top Thompson arts groups. Following each performance 6. Stephen Nylen and or exhibit, a post party will be held at area Jessica Gustin restaurants and clubs. For information, visit 7. Andrea Hartsuff, Renee www.cultureandcocktails.com. Switzer, Jodi Wiersma and Jai Yung 7
Photography by Johnny Quirin
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