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West MI Fractivist Sarah Barker sings for a silent spring

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

A local student and musician hopes to engage listeners' hearts and minds with songs that confront the sensory side of fracking.

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Why Grand Rapids is BeerCity

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

With voting for the BeerCity, USA 2013 title coming to a close, writer Jake Cagle explains why--win or lose--Grand Rapids will still be the Beer City.

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Jammies nominated musician Eric Kehoe releases new track

Submitted 05-09-2013 under OPINION

Local artist Eric Kehoe continues to expand his range and repertoire with "Haunt Me."

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Picturesque encourages community to "Discover My GR"

Submitted 05-07-2013 under OPINION

What do you want visitors to Grand Rapids to discover? What would you discover if you became a tourist in your own city? Add your photos to our new Picturesque challenge gallery.

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Local Music Review: "Softer Sticks" by Chain of Lakes

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

On Saturday, May 4th 2013, Grand Rapids MI band Chain of Lakes releases their newest album, “Softer Sticks”.

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Matt Black releases fourth album "Oak Street Market" this Monday

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

A review of Matt Black's album "Oak Street Market" which is being released Monday, May 6th on Grand Rapids label Young Heavy Souls.

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The Campanellis release debut album "Camp Optimist"

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

Camp Optimist: The Campanellis' energetic debut album launches with a listening party at The Meanwhile.

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"Room 237" and "The Shining" screening at UICA

Submitted 04-30-2013 under OPINION

The UICA screens Rodney Ascher's unconventional documentary as well as Kubrick's cerebral classic.

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Future Rock takes concertgoers to a galaxy far, far away

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

The progressive electronic band deftly combines guitar, synthesizer and drums with loops and samples to create an unforgettable sonic and visual experience at The Stache

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Pieces, moments of Art.Downtown. 2013 leave strong impressions

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

After the one-night event, I review what lingered in the mind from this year's kick-off of Grand Rapids' art season.

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