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ArtPrize 2013: Jessica Vitale's Look at this Land of Opportunity

Submitted 10-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The concept of showing art to a growing city like Grand Rapids can be daunting, even to someone who has exhibited before, but Jessica Vitale, a Detroit artist new to the ArtPrize crowd decided to jump in. Although she currently teaches high school...

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Osgood Brewing Co. brings first craft brewery, gourmet pizzeria to Grandville

Submitted 10-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grandville brewery, which opened September 5, is adding variety to the local restaurant fare. The first brewery in the area, Osgood Brewing Company's opening days have presented them with some hurdles to overcome. Ron Denning, Grandville...

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What's On Tap: October 3-9

Submitted 10-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant Farmhand, rustic farmhouse style ale Triomphe, Belgian IPA Big Red Coq, Belgian Red ale with Citra hops Sgt. Peppercorn, Belgian Rye dry spiced with green peppercorns BlackHand, Black session ale Perdition, Black Belgian Style...

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Stirring the pot with Sue Stauffacher

Submitted 10-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

For two weeks we have been speaking with Sue Stauffacher from Stir the Pot GR. She has a plant-based food blog and supper club, and she teaches cooking classes. She’s been eating a plant-centered diet since age 19 and enjoys sharing her skills...

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Jon Hartman Photography: small venue, big work

Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Jon Hartman Photography located at 105 South Division,  looks like a conventional gallery with its clean, whitewashed walls and open style floor-plan. As an artist’s studio, this venue had an easy go of it to create a pleasurable...

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ArtPrize 2013: Stephen Gren inspires through spoken word

Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Stephen Gren learned long ago that life would never be a bed of roses. Now, at age 22, the Grand Rapids artist has a lot to say about his experiences and it’s hard not to listen. Spending five minutes around Stephen Gren catapults his...

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ArtPrize 2013: Michael J Mayosky, the traveling muralist

Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

During the couple of weeks ArtPrize takes place Michael J Mayosky calls the city of Grand Rapids home. He brings with him his studio and a desire to share with the city. The traveling muralist has numerous stories to tell of his “crazy...

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Brewery Vivant to introduce rare, limited brews at 3rd annual Wood-Aged Beer Festival

Submitted 09-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The third annual Wood-Aged Beer Festival will take place Saturday, October 5 from 1-9 p.m. Brewery Vivant will feature 20 of their own wood-aged brews. The event is 21+, and $10 will get you admission, a collector's glass and two beer or food...

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ArtPrize 2013: Dustin Rogers' symbols of [mis]communication

Submitted 09-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

  Displayed at the Collins Gallery on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College, Jessica can Type and Steven can Honk, Dustin Roger's 2013 ArtPrize entry, represents the sometimes inadequate communication between a man and a woman. The...

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Spaces of Possibility: The Reimagined City

Submitted 09-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

  “The Reimagined City” was the first of three ArtPrize lectures, examining the relationship between art, citizens, and urban environments. Tuesday, September 24, Eva Franch i Gilabert and Reed Kroloff, engaged...

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