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RitaGirls' Boutique Bakery grows from bakery cart to brick and mortar

Submitted 07-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

“I call our cupcakes the gateway drug,” says Micki Ackerman, co-founder of RitaGirls’ Boutique Bakery. She explains that many people discover their shop and come in for a cupcake or cookie and then become regular customers. During...

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Treat yourself to free music, fresh air, fun this summer

Submitted 06-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

This summer there are many options for free outdoor music in Grand Rapids and surrounding townships. There are different offerings depending on the night of the week. But if you can't make it one week, all listed events are recurring on the same...

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What's on Tap: June 26-29

Submitted 06-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Hopsun, Belgian summer whit Full On IPA, India pale ale Spaceboy Stout, English oatmeal stout Crimson King, amber ale Blondie, golden ale Bobinator, German bock Spooky Action, way beyond IPA AHA Bread Beer, belgian saison...

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Elk Brewing envisions future as go-to neighborhood brewpub

Submitted 06-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Eric Karns started brewing beer on a whim, when his wife bought him a brewing kit for his birthday. Today, he owns and operates Elk Brewing Co., a brewery that had its grand opening on May 1.  "I [started] brewing nine years ago. About two...

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Citizen foresters cultivate young trees, new skills at Martin Luther King Park

Submitted 06-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On June 17 several volunteers arrived at Martin Luther King Park to take care of some young fruit trees that had been planted by The Grand Rapids Urban Forest Project a few weeks prior. The volunteers participate in a variety of forester basics such...

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Clips Beer and Film Tour set to wheel through Grand Rapids for second year

Submitted 06-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC) will host New Begium Brewing Company's Clips Beer & Film Tour on Friday, June 27 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Ah Nab Awen Park, 303 Pearl Street NW. Admission is free.  “[New...

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What's on Tap: June 19-22

Submitted 06-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Hopsun, Belgian summer whit Full On IPA, India pale ale Spaceboy Stout, English oatmeal stout Crimson King, amber ale Blondie, golden ale Bobinator, German bock Spooky Action, way beyond IPA AHA Bread Beer, belgian saison...

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Founders Fest aims to bring diversity in entertainment, cuisine

Submitted 06-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The brick-laced streets of Grandville Ave will once again play host to Founders Brewing Company's Founders Fest on June 21. At this year's Founders Fest, which is one of the largest street parties in Grand Rapids every year, variety is...

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Farm to Freezer

Submitted 06-13-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

It’s finally here! And you’re ready to preserve some of Michigan’s bounty, right? Some Michigan produce is super simple to preserve by just washing and freezing.    A variety of Michigan fruits can be frozen for smoothies...

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The Bandit Queen to provide taste of ramen at 11th annual Local First Street Party

Submitted 06-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The 11th annual Local First Street Party, presented by Founders Brewing Company, will be kicking off summer this Saturday. The festival of local food, drink, entertainment and music will begin at 3 p.m. outside of Bistro Bella Vita. Small business...

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