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Ride The Rapid in November to sip local and enjoy arts and culture

Submitted 11-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The days are growing shorter and the weather colder. But staying inside doesn't have to mean missing out on fun events and destinations throughout the city. Music, shopping, theater, cocktails -- November has it all. As you gear up for the...

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Catalyst Radio: GRPM's new exhibit, and GRCMC's on-going collaborations

Submitted 10-28-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Christie Bender of the Grand Rapids Public Museum on the new exhibition, Whales: Giants of the Deep, followed by a conversation with Kiran Sood Patel of The Rapidian and Quinn Mathews of WYCE on collaborations at the...

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GR Ladies Rock Mulligan's for Halloween benefit concert

Submitted 10-24-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

The thirty-one days of Halloween are in full swing here in Grand Rapids, MI, where locals cheerfully greet sweater weather and warm up with beer city’s eclectic tastes. Thursday night series with Atmospheric Promotions continues into October,...

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Catalyst Radio: Creative Youth Center & centering student voices

Submitted 10-17-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Katie Gordon speaks with Kristin Brace, Executive Director of Creative Youth Center, preparing kids for life’s adventures by supporting their writing and amplifying their voices.  GR Creative Youth Center will host an all-ages improv...

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Wednesday night Hills & Stairs running group gathers each week

Submitted 10-10-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

It’s 6:15 on a Wednesday evening, and like every Wednesday evening for the past four years a group in bright running gear gathers on the sidewalk in front of Founders Brewery chatting—some grabbing an ankle and pulling gently to touch...

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Transit-friendly October events you'll love

Submitted 09-30-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Ah...autumn! Bring on the crisp weather, sweaters and falling leaves. Get the most out of the month of October by packing your event calendar with fun things to do. Whether it’s taking in the art and culture of the city or doing something...

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Catalyst Radio: Actors' Theatre's new, thought-provoking season

Submitted 09-16-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Kyle Los, executive director of Actors' Theatre, shares the mission and vision of the theatre company - to bring West Michigan "entertaining, innovative, challenging and thought-provoking theatre." Kyle discusses the way they use...

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SiTE:LAB collaborates with DisArt on ArtPrize entry "Hybrid Structures"

Submitted 09-15-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

SiTE:LAB’s “Everything’s Transformed” ArtPrize exhibition at 333 Rumsey St. SW, will contain a major collaborative work called “HYBRID STRUCTURES.” The work is a collaboration between artists Paul Amenta (SiTE:LAB...

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Catalyst Radio - "Mended Little Hearts"

Submitted 09-09-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Jennifer Dougherty and Mary Hobson from Mended Little Hearts of West Michigan, a support program for parents of children and adults with heart defects and heart disease. Learn more about how their volunteer based...

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The history of Polish immigrants, churches and aid societies on the Westside

Submitted 09-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Most Grand Rapidians pass by the churches and aid society buildings on the city’s west side without realizing the impact those organizations once had on the waves of immigrants that came to our city around the turn of the last century, but the...

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