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Apocalyptic Literature
Submitted 08-30-2010 under NON-PROFIT
Sister Dorothy Jonaitis, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids relays this announcement on a new release: Sr. Jonaitis connects crisis with hope and relates it to the emergence of apocalyptic literature out of the...
Shirts Just Want to Have Fun
Submitted 08-26-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
When Brian Edwards, designer Chris Koens and Matt Fulk dreamed up ShirtPrize last year, it was a whim. A lark. It was intended to be a gentle parody of Grand Rapids' ArtPrize competition. "It was very tongue in cheek," said Edwards. Then, an...
Local Music Review - Gabrial James
Submitted 08-25-2010 under OPINION
Who: Gabrial James What: pre-release studio CD-R, "Around the Block," 12 tracks of West Michigan flavored, guitar-centric, acoustic tunes by well known Grand Rapids musician Gabrial James. Clean recordings of strongly written songs...
Undercover in Heartside - Part III: Observations and conclusions
Submitted 08-25-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...Steil Boys & Girls Club gets new community garden thanks to volunteers
Submitted 08-24-2010 under NON-PROFIT
On Saturday, June 19, 2010, Club members at Steil Boys & Girls Club added playing in the dirt to the endless list of activities provided at the Club. The work of nearly 50 Amway Global volunteers, donations from the Green Education...
Undercover in Heartside - Part II: Down-and-out on Monday, Aug. 16
Submitted 08-24-2010 under OPINION
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...
Undercover in Heartside - Part I: Down-and-out on Sunday, Aug. 15
Submitted 08-23-2010 under OPINION
In this series, I posed as a homeless man living on the streets in Heartside neighborhood from Aug. 15-17. I use the term "patrons" to refer to the homeless men and women in Heartside, derived from their patronage of social services. My friend,...
Glance at the Past - Public Markets
Submitted 08-18-2010 under NON-PROFIT
The first public farmers' markets come to Grand Rapids, including our great Fulton Street location.Wonderfully-full
Submitted 08-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Ola! This weekend feels very mid summer…. School is creeping up but there is still time to get some fantastic lake and event time in before the season is kaput (or before Artprize begins!) Here are a few suggestions to make your weekend wonderfully-...
Primary election narrows candidate pool for fall
Submitted 08-04-2010 under NEWS
Republican candidates outnumbered Democrats in West Michigan in the August 3 primary electon but, as always, only one from each party was chosen once the votes were counted.GovernorRepublican candidate Pete Hoekstra was the leading vote getter in...- 1 of 16
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