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Ben Sollee - "Whole Lot To Give"

Submitted 10-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Sietsema Orchards welcomes this year's harvest with variety, heirloom apples, success

Submitted 10-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After losing crops in 2012, Sietsema Orchards makes 2013 a fruitful year with a combination of traditional and new.

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The Hideout Brewing Company marries prohibition-era Michigan with off-beat brews

Submitted 10-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Hiding out in a neighborhood just off of Plainfield Avenue, The Hideout Brewing Company offers 31 different brews on tap at a time. Their past year has been one of gaining momentum.

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For the least of us

Submitted 10-23-2013 under VOICES

In August of 2012, my wife and I found ourselves unable to pay for basic necessities. As a result, we discovered how local food pantries play a role in the lives of the needy.

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Fork Fest to celebrate local food and business

Submitted 10-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local First brings local food producers together for a night of music and flavor.

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Lamp Light music festival: the vanguard of Grand Rapids' DIT music scene

Submitted 10-22-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Lamp Light Music Festival is an innovative take on the house concert. Raising it to new levels, John Hanson and company are organizing this year's event to include expanded and improved programming.

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An International Expansion: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces Japanese Garden

Submitted 10-21-2013 under NEWS

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces The Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden.

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Second Annual Write Michigan short story contest now open

Submitted 10-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Kent District Library co-sponsors statewide writing competition.

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Coffee With Creators offers discussion about local business, technology

Submitted 10-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Factory hosts the weekly meetup called Coffee With The Creators where local professionals in technology, business and design share their stories.

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In Season: October 19, 2013

Submitted 10-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Be sure to stock up on your favorite harvest goods as the weather cools! Don't forget Fulton Street is open 4 days a week until Christmas and Saturdays Jan-April!

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