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A river runs through it: Fly fishing instruction offered for men

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 03-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

All men are invited to a morning of fly fishing instruction at Dominican Center at Marywood. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All men are invited to Dominican Center at Marywood for a morning of good times,...

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Refusing to be "treated as less of a person," longtime Holland resident moves to GR

by Until Love Is Equal (Until Love Is Equal)

Submitted 01-15-2013 under NONPROFITS

“What makes me so different?" asks former Holland, MI resident Ellie Frances Gramer. The question goes to the heart of the divisive decision by five members of Council, in Holland, MI, to refuse to consider an anti-discrimination...

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Herschell Turner Fine Art - Pastels and Mixed Media

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 01-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Artist Herschell C. Turner is a Renaissance man whose life has mirrored the eclectic images in his works of fine art.  Throughout his works, one can find the African American experience, which is also the Herschell Turner experience. ...

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Grand Rapids Antiques Market & Old House Expo

by Cecily Near (cecilynear)

Submitted 11-13-2012 under

Vintage shopping for the antique enthusiast. Over 200 buyers, sellers, and repair services. $5 appraisals, Miss Valentine Pin Up contest, vintage fashion show, and the Old House Expo (Saturday only) where visitors learn how to restore and preserve...

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"Salmagundi: calm seas" Friday at Wealthy Theatre - live modern dance, music and film

by Dance in the Annex (DITA)

Submitted 11-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Artists from Ann Arbor to Nebraska are collaborating with their counterparts in Grand Rapids, live on stage at Wealthy Theatre on Friday, for"Salmagundi: calm seas" - the fourth annual fall concert by Dance in the Annex (DITA). This event...

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Why you should vote yes on Proposal 3

by Matthew Knaack (Matthew Knaack)

Submitted 11-01-2012 under OPINION

The airwaves have been flooded with negative ads about Proposal 3. Due to this inundation, I am attempting to set the record straight by writing from the other side. First, the basics: Prop 3 is a ballot initiative that seeks to increase the state...

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Local Elections 2012: Michigan U.S. Senate candidates respond to Rapidian questions

by Renato Delos Reyes (Renato)

Submitted 11-01-2012 under NEWS

Our politics beat asked the Michigan U.S. Senate candidates [Pete Hoekstra, Debbie Stabenow and Scotty Boman] some questions for our Rapidian readers. Harley Mikkelson was not available for comment. We hope they help you to get informed about where...

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Amy Goodman to speak at Wealthy Theatre September 18

by Wealthy Theatre (wealthytheatre)

Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Amy Goodman will take the stage on Sept. 18, 2012 at noon to talk about the 2012 elections and community media at the Wealthy Theatre, a service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC).  Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman is well...

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Grand Rapids Brewing Co. re-opening as Michigan's first organic brewery

by Julieta Sholinyan (jsholinyan)

Submitted 07-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Cultivating a culture of its own, craft beer has given a rise to this Beer City. Dried taps and equipment once belonging to the Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) are being resurrected as preparation begins for re-opening in October as Michigan...

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Michigan Premiere for On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW!

by Mike Ratel (mowermovie)

Submitted 07-15-2012 under

Washington, DC, July 13 – Hollywood comes to Western Michigan as the town of Sparta plays host to the Michigan Premiere of a documentary film which shows how the sport of lawn mower racing is on the “cutting edge” in the battle of...

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