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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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The Conversation Continues . . .

Submitted 10-09-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

The conversation continues . . .This morning I stopped into Tillie’s, a party store on north Monroe Avenue. I’m a regular there. Whether I desire a lottery ticket, Cheetos or an adult beverage, it’s where I tend to  my easy-and-quick-to-satisfy...

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Secluded Paradise - Thornapple Pointe

Submitted 10-09-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Drive down interstate 96 near where it meets the Paul Henry Freeway and find a brief view of lush green fairways. Blink and miss a chance to see one of the great beauties that Grand Rapids has to offer. Located on the backside of Gerald R. Ford...

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Audio: ArtPrize 2009 Winner Announced

Submitted 10-08-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Rick Devos reads off the top ten of Artprize 2009 amidst cheers and applause.

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Event: Artprize Paddle on the Grand This Sunday October 4th

Submitted 10-02-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Whitewater is hosting an Art Prize Paddle in the Grand. It's a Nessie Float. This Sunday October 4th, paddling off at 2:00 pm. Be at Ah-Nab-Awen Park early to off load your sea, recreational or whitewater kayak, canoe or raft. They'll...

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ArtPrize artist profile - Emily Moiseeff: Capturing the Aging Beauty of a Great American City

Submitted 10-02-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Artist Emily Moiseeff quotes an article in which Mitch Albom says Detroit “is a place where living, breathing giants, die a slow and painful death.” Moiseeff wants people “to see the beauty behind the destruction of the great city of Detroit.”...

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Bond, James Bond

Submitted 10-02-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Sept. 26 — The arts have exploded in downtown Grand Rapids much like the fall color does this time of year. Faced with a smorgasbord of choices for Friday night’s activity, no self respecting James Bond fan could pass up a chance at the Grand...

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Telescopes Entertain Thousands Wednesday Night

Submitted 10-01-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Wednesday night was the only night this week the weather cooperated enough for members of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association, local amateur astronomers, and Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium staff members to set up high-powered telescopes...

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Ferromagnetic Fluid and Angels versus Evil: Audio interview with Michael Flynn and Marco Riolo

Submitted 09-29-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

Want more info, see Michael Flynn's youtube video here

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Shark!

Submitted 09-29-2009 under LOCAL LIFE

SHARK!A shark moves more like an airplane than a fish. Its forward movement controls its vertical position and its back and forth tail motion forces it forward. Whether Dick Buist had shark physics in mind when he created his Le Grande Fisch trike...

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