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Kent County's Garbage Tour Educates and Informs

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

In homes all across the city, families leave trash bins at the curb, trusting that their piles of trash will be taken away. Few people think of the process or effort exerted in transporting their trash, including sorting it, beyond the garbage or...

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Local potters to showcase art in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On November 8 and 9, the West Michigan Potter's Guild (WMPG) will showcase their work at the Cultural Center of St. Nicholas Church in their 30th annual show and sale (2250 East Paris Ave SE). “This show is comprised of potters who hand...

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Lamplight, Rocking to the beat, Lamplight

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Live music, friends and food, all inside the homes of Eastown: this is the premise of the Lamplight Music Festival. The Lamplight Music Festival, which was held Nov. 1-3, was three days of house shows, food and workshops in Eastown. This year marks...

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Fresh Folk series to kick off with Troll for Trout, Rachael Davis

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The St Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) has a series of concerts called Fresh Folk that highlight the talent of many singer/songwriters, specifically musicians from Michigan. This year's series will begin on November 7 with Troll for Trout and...

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What's On Tap: October 31-November 6

Submitted 10-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant Farmhand, Rustic farmhouse style ale Triomphe, Belgian IPA Big Red Coq, Belgian Red ale with Citra hops The Lost Gasket Spelt IPA, Earthy malt and piney hops A Stranger In The Alps, All French IPA Perdition, Black Belgian Style Ale...

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Sticks and Stones Author Speaks on Bullying, Changing The 'Norm'

Submitted 10-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

As part of the Diversity Center's 19th year, Grand Rapids Community College welcomed Slate Senior Editor and New York Times Magazine Contributing Writer, Emily Bazelon to the Diversity Series to speak about her book on bullying in today’s...

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Downtown library celebrates Día de los Muertos

Submitted 10-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Starting October 31 through November 3, the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) will honor the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. The celebration features 20 locally made altars, called ofrendas, that honor the lives of...

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Local Photographer puts international spotlight on Grand Rapidian

Submitted 10-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Steph Harding has brought home international honors with her Grand Rapidian photographic flair. She received first place in the International Competition-Contemporary Life category from FotoDC, a photography competition that provides...

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What's Up with the January Series

Submitted 10-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The founder of ESPN, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, a former senator, a bestselling author, an accomplished astronomer and Calvin College’s president all have one thing in common: each will speak at this year’s Calvin’s...

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Lee continues discussion on issues of sexuality

Submitted 10-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Speaker and activist Justin Lee balanced wit and sensitivity in his talk “The Ex-Gay Movement” on Tuesday afternoon in the Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at Calvin College. Lee, founder and executive director of the Gay Christian...

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