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Pedal Power! Audio Interview With a Pedicab Driver

Submitted 11-10-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

On a busy night downtown people are out having a good time and enjoying an unusually warm November. The usual car traffic is buzzing throughout downtown now mixed with bicycles converted to taxis. Pedicabs are a fun and green option to get around...

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Great Lakes Swimmers

Submitted 11-10-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

An easy-to-follow cartoon picture story and critical review of the live musical performance by The Great Lakes Swimmers and The Wooden Birds at the Ladies' Literary Club on October 20, 2009, hosted by the enthusiastic but unqualified reviewers Wendy...

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Not Just My Neighbor: A Friendship from Poverty

Submitted 10-19-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

I carry in several bags of groceries; Mary has half a bag. I carry in a bag with brightly colored shirts for my son for school from a retail chain clothing store; Mary carries in a clear plastic bag that a friend had dropped off for her of...

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Dust in the Wind: A Retrospective Look at Salt and Earth

Submitted 10-15-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Young Kim’s entry in ArtPrize 2009, Salt and Earth, has been swept away, but for many the message and memory of his work will remain. Created solely for the contest, the site-specific piece consisted of fifty squares measuring three feet by three...

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Lather, Rinse, Repeat

Submitted 10-14-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

If you arrive early for your appointment you get served coffee brewed to perfection in the morning, a refreshing juice or bottled water. While waiting a supple brown leather couch beckons you to sit and relax. Up to date magazines with all the...

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VIDEO: Flying Without Wingz performed at Rock Out 2 Come Out

Submitted 10-13-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

In this video, Flying Without Wingz performs at Rock Out 2 Come Out, the first ever large Gay and Lesbian community event in Grand Rapids, held October 11th at Rosa Parks Circle, celebrating National Coming Out Day. “We believe it is imperative to...

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B.B. King: The Thrill Ain't Close To Gone

Submitted 10-13-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

B.B. King thrills Grand Rapids at DeVos Performance Hall He is a living legend at 84. Although he moves with some difficulty, once he takes his place on his chair center stage and delivers that first note from “Lucille,” you know you are in for...

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Rent-A-Cop? I Think Not!

Submitted 10-13-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

The car pulls slowly to the side of the road. A booming voice comes from behind the flashing red and blue lights. Driver step out of the car and face forward, lace your fingers together behind your head. Now follow my voice and start walking...

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Early Bird Creates Sanctuary for Delayed Dawdlers

Submitted 10-12-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Local nonprofit partner relations associate, J. Somers, shocked co-workers last week when she pulled into work at 7:53 a.m.—a full seven minutes early. “I just didn’t see this coming,” remarks co-worker, R. Norman. “This is going to make things...

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GRAPHIC: Of the ArtPrize top 100...

Submitted 10-09-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Inspired by ArtPrize's commemorative poster. Click here to see larger image.   Artist breakdown: 30 Grand Rapidians of 63 Michiganders 77 Michiganders of 97 American-based entrants Venue breakdown: 33 venues in five divisions of Grand Rapids...

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