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Founders Brewing Co. reveals expanded taproom
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 09-16-2013 under NEWS
Today marks the public unveiling of Founders Brewing Company's new and expanded taproom, company store, kitchen and beer garden. The additional space will allow for more room as well as more variety in product. The new taproom includes 40% more...
Grand Rapids band This Is The Year stays real, stays positive
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 08-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Local band This Is The Year describe themselves as “posi-punk.” Posi-punk could be described as positive punk rock along the same veins of popular rock music. “One of our biggest re-occurring themes is, ‘shit’s not...
Folk-pop trio Bennett thankful for success, eager for more
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 07-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Within minutes of sitting down with Grand Rapids folk-pop three piece band Bennett, it becomes clear that the relationship shared by these young musicians spans far beyond that of a simple musical collaboration. Their banter back and forth is filled...
Grand Rapids-based band Field ready for listeners
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 07-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids-based band Field has begun its entry into the scene of live music, and they’re eager to dive in. Field’s entrance into playing live has been a long time coming- the band first formed nearly a year ago. Within the month,...
Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Admissions Tuesdays draws increased visitors
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 07-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Starting May 28, the Grand Rapids Art Museum has been offering free admission on Tuesdays, allowing local art lovers the chance to see more art for less money. “GRAM received a generous two-year gift from Meijer to support free admission on...
Southtown Guitar works to impact music, community
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 06-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
When Dean Wiers-Windemuller decided to open a guitar store, he knew from the get-go that he wanted his business to be different. “I never liked guitar stores before,” says Wiers-Windemuller. "That’s why it feels really weird...
Self- made Foremost Barbershop wants to hang out
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 06-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
For Andrew Theile, cutting hair isn’t just a job, but a way of life. “Getting a pair of clippers when I was a kid,” he says about how and why got into barbering. “And never liking going to the barber because I never...
Local founder and owner keeps Kava House strong for more than 20 years
by (Loukas Peterson)
Submitted 06-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
In 2013, coffee houses and shops seem to be on every corner. The morning beverage has become an anytime beverage for coffee enthusiasts, and cream and sugar went from being the only additions to just a few out of a hundred. Pam Murray, co-owner of...
GR Bagel wants to show Grand Rapids that real bagels swim
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 06-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Sunday morning is a late morning for René Pascal Kalter and Lisa Barhydt, the founders of GR BAGEL. On Sundays, they don’t have to get to their rental space at Uptown Kitchen until around 6 a.m. or so. “Although, we were slow this...
CVLT Pizza works to be example of farm-to-table dining
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 06-14-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
CVLT Pizza founder Ryan Cappelletti is out to change the way you see food, and more specifically, pizza. Cappelletti has experience in the locally sourced restaurant scene. Starting with Bartertown Diner, and now recently moving on to CVLT Pizza,...