Culture

Your story matters

Submitted 08-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Before the Anchorman movie in the park in Ah Nab Awen, The Rapidian will be hosting a storytelling booth and potluck/picnic and handing out "This Place Matters" flags. Tell your story and share the love.

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Tell us your story

Submitted 08-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

We all have a story to tell. We all have aspirations. Regardless of where we start in life, we all deserve the opportunity to unlock our full potential. Project Story seeks to explore global aspirations for freedom, family, hope, and reward. Listen to our stories. Tell us your story.

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Bingeing on sweet art at "Hard Femme"

Submitted 08-19-2013 under OPINION

A review of the ambitious one-night-only show of approximately 90 works of art by local, national and international artists, based upon the theme of gender expression within the femme realm.

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Aziz Ansari to perform two shows at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 5

Submitted 08-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") will perform two standup-comedy shows at Wealthy Theatre on Sept. 5, and tickets go on sale at Noon on Monday, Aug. 19 on the Wealthy Theatre website.

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Foraging Grand Rapids: Purslane

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Purslane is free, edible, healthy and available right now here in West Michigan.

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Is there local food in your smoothie?

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks to Jennifer Polman, owner of SIP Organic Juice Bar, about local food in smoothies.

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New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity

Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Miranda Krajniak, just three months into her role as Executive Director at the UICA, is working to revitalize what she sees an essential part of our art community ecosystem.

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Dance to End Bullying August 22nd at The Pyramid Scheme

Submitted 08-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

End Bullying, Save Lives”, a Grand Rapids based non-profit dedicated to advocating for the victims of bullying and educating the public about its consequences, is holding an all-ages dance party on August 22 at the Pyramid Scheme

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