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New Eastown eatery will serve up all local, all the time

Submitted 06-29-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Trillium Haven, a "farm-to-table" restaurant, opens July 7.

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Color Run comes to Grand Rapids, benefits local charity

Submitted 06-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The colorful 5k visits over 40 cities this year, making a stop in downtown Grand Rapids this August.

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Founders Fest expands lineup, adds second stage

Submitted 06-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

With an increased budget for two stages, more bands than ever and additional space for artist booths, Founders Fest 2012 seeks to have its biggest year in its five year existence.

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We Got This: Cabin Time artists talk about their roaming residency

Submitted 06-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In episode one of of We Got This, an online audio series showcasing local DIY projects and the people behind them, we talk to the local artists behind Cabin Time.

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Chinese proverbs, sayings come alive thanks to Calvin profs

Submitted 06-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Calvin College profs translate and explain many Chinese proverbs and sayings.

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Catalyst Radio: Kaufman Interfaith Institute encouraging dialogue among faith traditions

Submitted 06-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Kaufman Interfaith Institute is works to promote understanding among people of different faiths through direct interaction and dialogue.

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Students collaborate on environmentally conscious art project for SiTE:LAB Blandford

Submitted 06-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

SiTE:LAB at Blandford's youngest artists from the Cook Arts Center gear up for their globally-minded exhibition this weekend.

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Local contenders share how Miss Michigan is more than a beauty pageant

Submitted 06-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Current Miss Michigan contenders Sarah Suydam and Morgan Lind discuss their involvement with the organization and how it has changed their lives.

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UICA houses movie theater for art film seekers

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

UICA theater manager talks about the vision for their state of the art theater downtown GR. The most recent film shown was "Gerard Richter Painting," and coming up next is "Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview."

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Rock the Block returns with food, entertainment, chess tournament

Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Over 70 local nonprofits will be available to attendees of Rock the Block while they check out the food, entertainment and chess tournament.

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