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Spring moon and Saturn attract 500 gazers around GR

Submitted 04-20-2010 under NEWS

An estimated 500+ space-enthusiasts took in clear viewings of both the waxing crescent moon and Saturn at last night’s Spring Moon Gaze. The event, sponsored by the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA), was held in a dozen parking...

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Local writer Keleigh Wolf releases second collection of poetry

Submitted 04-15-2010 under NEWS

“The apotheosis of minutia is what poetry is,” proclaimed poet Keleigh Wolf as she tucked her unruly ringlets behind her ear.   Wolf, named by Schuler Books and Music as their poet of the month, recently released her second collection of...

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Local Organization Fights Sex Trafficking in West Michigan

Submitted 04-15-2010 under NEWS

Though it is not widespread knowledge, sex trafficking—a phenomenon which is more commonly associated in larger cities—does exist in West Michigan. Bringing awareness of the sex trafficking which occurs in our area is what a location...

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Another Girl's Treasure

Submitted 04-14-2010 under NEWS

 This month One Girl's Treasure, downtown at 5 Lyon NW, will become another girl's treasure when Haylea Gray signs the final papers to become the owner. This hip women's resale shop opened in 2007 and has experienced steady growth and a growing...

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KNOCK OUT: Grand Rapids boxers dominate West Michigan finals

Submitted 04-05-2010 under NEWS

When it comes to amateur boxing in West Michigan, Grand Rapids is the place to be. The 2010 Michigan Golden Gloves tournament continued Saturday night, and five boxers from the local Michigan Golden Gloves Association (MGGA) gym won West...

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Michigan-Land of Riches Sneak Preview

Submitted 04-01-2010 under NEWS

Michigan Land of Riches: Re-examining the old Grand Rapids Public Museum is getting ready to open the doors of the old museum for a very public exhibition in this very special space.  Here is some behind the scenes footage of the space before...

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[VIDEO] The Revolution is Not Like a Faucet: A Reading by John Ross

Submitted 04-01-2010 under NEWS

Grand Rapidians gathered at Mexicains Sans Frontieres on Thursday, March 25 for a concert by Caribbean musical group, Akaray, and a reading by activist, journalist and Beat poet, John Ross.  Ross passionately discussed the 100th anniversary of...

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Kendall a Big Player in Art.Downtown.

Submitted 03-31-2010 under NEWS

 Art.Downtown. keeps gaining momentum, with over 300 artists participating at over 25 venues. Kendall College of Art & Design is a primary event sponsor and will also host two sites, at its main building and its graduate studios. ...

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Local gym sends eight GR boxers to West Michigan Finals

Submitted 03-30-2010 under NEWS

The action was intense Saturday as amateur boxers battled it out for the opportunity to advance to the West Michigan Finals in the 2010 Golden Gloves Tournament held at the Grand Valley National Guard Armory on 44th Street (click here for directions...

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Rainbarrel Workshop is a Hit

Submitted 03-29-2010 under NEWS

  The unmistakable, sugary smell of Coca-Cola effervesces from twenty white-plastic barrels scattered about a room in an activity center on West Fulton Street. Saturday, “The Other Way” Ministries hosted a rain-barrel workshop in conjunction...

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