Local Life

Legendary Swiss film fest goes APE over local film

Submitted 08-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids-based filmmaker Joel Potrykus takes home high praise from this year’s 65th annual Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.

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Rapidian food reporter to judge in Grandwich competition

Submitted 08-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Chris Freeman's series of Grandwich review videos caught the attention of the competition organizers, and he will be one of three judges on August 17.

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ROWSTER hosts Wealthy Street 'Then And Now' exhibit

Submitted 08-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

ROWSTER New American Coffee is showing an exhibit with a silent auction for the rest of the summer with photographs provided by Daniel E. Johnson and Ryan Pavlovich.

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Catalyst Radio: Inaugural GRandJazzFest at Rosa Parks Circle Aug. 18

Submitted 08-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

GRandJazzFest is a free event at Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday, Aug. 18, featuring local musicians and performers with Michigan ties.

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Filmmaker Caleb Slain wants you to support UICA

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids filmmaker Caleb Slain talks about his approach to filmmaking, why he doesn't think too much and why you should go support your local independent movie theater.

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Rooftop Couture gives Grand Rapids a new style

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An event highlighting West Michigan’s homegrown designers, stylists and models

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Maru Sushi to open in East Hills

Submitted 08-01-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Song, owner of Maru Sushi in Okemos, plans to go back to the basics and focus on quality food and the customer experience in the opening of his new location.

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