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The Birth of Metaphorest

Submitted 09-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

People have been preparing for ArtPrize for a long time.  This is a peek at how much work and how many people went into the piece Metaphorest, created Summer and Fall of 2011

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Fragrant re-imagining of Afghan war rugs: An interview with artist Barbara Koenen

Submitted 09-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Walk up the stairs to the second floor of the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), and you will be greeted by complex layers of aromas that range from grandma’s apple pie to Tandoori chicken to boudoir sachets. Sunday at the GRAM, artist Barbara...

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Westminster Presbyterian Church marks 150 years with dedication of new cornerstone

Submitted 09-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Westminster Presbyterian Church had a birthday in July and has spent the year celebrating 150 years in the city. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a cornerstone commemorating the anniversary was dedicated. A time capsule including history of the church...

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Whole Notes benefit to feature local food, wines, chefs

Submitted 09-01-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Foodies, wine enthusiasts and locavores, mark your calendars: the 4th Annual Whole Notes benefit dinner is being held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 17 at Koetsiers Greenhouses. Whole Notes will benefit The North American Choral Company, an...

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Start a Canvolution: Host a Canning Party

Submitted 08-31-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The canning bug is sweeping across America!  The last time canning was this popular was during WWII as women canned harvests from their Victory Gardens to win the war.  Today, people across the country are re-finding the joy and benefits...

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Urban Adventure Race Adds Twist to to ArtPrize 2011

Submitted 08-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Now that it is in its third year, Grand Rapidians know there are many strategies to fully experience ArtPrize. You can stroll around for a few whole days and take it in slowly, you can give it an hour or two every day for its duration, or you can...

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Mangiamo's Beer-A-Palooza lights a summer night

Submitted 08-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Beer-a-Palooza brewed up a mix of cool amber liquids, bright notes of art and music, and spicy varieties of handheld foods on the evening of August 25. The $25.00 entry fee bought guests at Mangiamo's event eight generous pours of locally...

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Trio of local performers benefits Westminster Presbyterian's Camp Henry

Submitted 08-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Relationships with the land and with others was the thematic thread running through the August 20 Camp Henry benefit concert featuring the music of a trio of local performers. Ralston Bowles, Karisa Wilson and Drew Nelson were the featured artists...

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Family-friendly fun at the Celadon Summer Concert Series

Submitted 08-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

When The Northern Skies front man and multi-instrumentalist Eric Engblade first heard of the Celadon Summer Concert Series, he recounted, “I had no idea how to pronounce it, let alone what it was.” Spearheaded by the two-man team at...

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Rock-Hounds Downtown

Submitted 08-15-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

As dozens of fresh faces and old gathered in the Amway Grand Hotel Lobby last Thursday evening, Dr. Mary Jane Dockeray giggled with excitement. “I can’t believe the turnout!” A geologist with Blandford Nature Center, Dr. Dockeray...

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