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Catalyst Radio: Peace activist, oral historian, author Rosalie Riegle in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-26-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio, we are joined by oral historian and activist Rosalie Riegle. Riegle was in town earlier this week as part of her...

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Division Avenue Arts Collective to close its doors, begin search for new location

Submitted 07-25-2013 under NEWS

On July 23, the DAAC made a statement on their website discussing the immediate closing of its venue and community space. The collective has been told to vacate by July 31. “I think there’s a trend in the country that the inner...

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Have Company, Harbinger Leather Design join South Division Avenue art district

Submitted 07-24-2013 under NEWS

On July 13, Have Company and Harbinger Leather Design at 136 South Division Avenue enjoyed their “soft opening,” which coincided with the Avenue for the Arts downtown market. This week marks the second official week of the store...

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Open Projector Showcase displays diverse local films

Submitted 07-24-2013 under NEWS

This July, the UICA with sponsorship from Kendall College hosted the annual Open Projector Showcase, the recap of films voted for during the Open Projector Night series.  The evening consisted of a variety of films ranging from documentary to...

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Artists to explore nature with creations at SiTE:LAB at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 07-24-2013 under NEWS

SiTE:LAB’s installations at the Blandford Nature Center has reached its third year of giving artists the freedom to explore the forest and let their creative minds loose. This year the SiTE:LAB Blandford Nature Center installations will be...

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Italian chef delivers family recipe to Eastown

Submitted 07-24-2013 under NEWS

It looks like Italy may not be so far away. Michelle Barnes, long time chef for family and friends, moved her cooking to Eastown two years ago and brought a little slice of Italy with her: focaccia. Focaccia is oven-baked Italian bread often coated...

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McKay's Downtown designs variety of menus for pub, fine dining, speakeasy

Submitted 07-23-2013 under NEWS

The new restaurant McKay’s Downtown has been working under a soft opening, but they don't plan to be limited to just one dining experience. Along with a sports bar filled with Michigan beers, spirits and pub grub menu, they'll also...

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Your Chauffeur provides new way to arrive home safe

Submitted 07-23-2013 under NEWS

Chad Becker was first introduced to the idea of someone driving you home from the bar in your own car when he was visiting a friend in North Carolina. “I’ve been thinking about this idea for the last few years. It's always been in...

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Vote for the best representation of Grand Rapids food culture in Grandwich competition

Submitted 07-23-2013 under NEWS

The largest annual sandwich competition for Grand Rapids starts today, July 23. Dozens of venues will offer their sandwiches and let the public decide which one is the best. Through August 16, Rapidians are encouraged to try the many different...

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Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming officials debate consolidation of police, fire departments

Submitted 07-19-2013 under NEWS

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) presented its consolidation assessment of police and fire services report to elected officials of Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Wyoming at a special joint meeting. The three-hour long meeting...

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