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Kent Dobson was bitten by a camel: A conversation with the author

Submitted 11-07-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Kent Dobson climbed Mount Sinai in search of the God who had eluded him. Instead he got Bitten by a Camel. Recently, I sat down with him at The Sparrows Coffee & Tea & Newstand on Wealthy Street to find out more. EI: Why did you need to...

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Venues like St. Cecilia and One Trick Pony keep music scene alive, well in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-27-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Leo Kottke walked onto the bare stage at Royce Auditorium inside St. Cecilia Music Society Wednesday evening, sat down in the one chair on stage in front of the only mic stand on stage and just started playing his guitar. No big set designs, just a...

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Grand Rapids Public Library to celebrate Día de los Muertos

Submitted 10-25-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

This Saturday, October 28 through Wednesday, November 1, the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) will celebrate the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, honors family and friends who have...

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ArtPrize, Hopcat, WYCE partner to bring "world of music" back to Blue Bridge in downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-26-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

The Blue Bridge Music Festival takes place this coming weekend, September 29 and 30, on the blue pedestrian bridge, an ArtPrize Nine venue, between Fulton Street and Pearl Street bridges over the Grand River.  This event mixes the more graphic...

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Local artist Stafford Smith exhibits new artwork at Studio 341

Submitted 09-19-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Upon entering Studio 341, guests will find themselves surrounded by collages displaying surreal combinations of 20th-century portraiture, suburban architecture, and small, winged creatures. In his latest body of photographic work, titled Trapped...

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Lipstick Jodi will release its debut album September 28

Submitted 09-19-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Lipstick Jodi, an indie alt-pop rock band from Grand Rapids, releases its debut, self-titled album Thursday, September 28, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. on the Stache stage at The Intersection at 133 Grandville Ave. Lipstick Jodi will perform and special...

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First Generation Student: College life

Submitted 09-12-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

I grew up in a small town. Our claim to fame was that we were the only town in the USA that had a pig farm in its downtown. My dad dropped out of high school to join the Navy, and my mom was a first generation English speaker. She took college...

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First Generation Student: Navigating your classroom

Submitted 09-05-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

The first time you walk into your first college class you will probably feel overwhelmed with pride (You made it!) and apprehension (What exactly is it?). Take a deep breath (really, just stop before you enter the room and breathe in and out). Every...

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Market Musings: Adrian's Fine Woodworking carving up unique pieces sold to shoppers from around the world

Submitted 08-30-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

The Fulton Street Farmers Market is pretty true to its name. If you need meat, cheese, greens, or other assorted delicacies, you’re in the right place. However, every once in a while a different type of stand will pop up on a busy Saturday...

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Market Musings: Visser Farms takes pride in providing families with cooking inspiration

Submitted 08-28-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Farming has become sort of a lost art to some. What was once passed down amongst families has slowed down a bit, and many corporations are farming as well. However, Visser Farms out of Zeeland is carrying on the business. Visser Farms has been...

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