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New ArtPrize director explores Grand Rapids, culture, and permission to participate

Submitted 04-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Christian Gaines, the new Executive Director of ArtPrize, has never lived in a mid-sized city. He grew up in large cities in Belgium and the United Kingdom, and as an adult has lived on both the east and west coasts, and even in Honolulu. Now, he...

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Grand Rapids Vintage Bicycle Club travels in style through downtown

Submitted 04-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Blue skies, a river rising, and Sunday’s Museum Free 4 All provided The Grand Rapids Vintage Bicycle Club with an ArtPrize-esque atmosphere for the club’s first ride of the year: "The Tour de Bridges." The city’s seven...

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The Starving Artist innovatives culinary niche

Submitted 04-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Torrence O’Haire, The Starving Artist, is a self-made private chef developing a difference in the culinary culture. As a devout traditionalist and trained sommerlier and mixologist, O’Haire is always searching for something new to try....

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Amnesty International- Grand Rapids holding "Jamnesty For Human Rights Awareness"

Submitted 04-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On April 16, the Grand Rapids chapter of Amnesty International will hold their first "Jamnesty For Human Rights Awareness" at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids. The show features a solid line-up that includes blues/rock artist Lucas...

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WMI gets Thick As Thieves with The Northern Skies

Submitted 04-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

In this episode, Romance for Ransom lead singer, Melissa Dylan, and I caught up with Eric Engblade, the lead singer/songwriter of The Northern Skies, at Billy’s in Eastown. He talked about his recent trip to Ireland, The Northern Skies’...

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Local artist empowers women to find freedom

Submitted 04-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

"I want to show women how much they can do with their lives, no matter what their struggle or story is,” says Garcia, “That's why I paint about cancer survivors, self esteem and finding freedom.” Garcia began her painting...

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Urban coffee bar fosters appreciation of local, hand brewed coffee

Submitted 04-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Through coffee beans, Hario V60 pour-overs and shots of espresso, Clique Coffee Bar (1600 East Beltline NE) is creating a brand honoring the roots and traditions of coffee within an upscale urban space on the northeast side of town. “We [...

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WMI finds Romance For Ransom

Submitted 04-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

In this episode, contributor Lauren Richardson and I got weird at The Holiday Bar with Melissa Dylan and Ben Soper from Romance For Ransom. They talked about making their new EP "Five Ways To Keep A Secret," their video for the...

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Catalyst Radio: Local music event a benefit for Girls Rock GR music camp

Submitted 03-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW A unique musical experience is slated for tomorrow even, March 30, with local musicians performing pieces all done a cappella style. Bare – a...

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Taquearía Tacos El Cuñado sirve comida mexicana auténtica, planea expansión

Submitted 03-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés Taquearía Tacos El Cuñado, que está en 1342 Grandville Avenue SW, sirve los tacos auténticos y la cocina Mexicana. Humberto Alvarez, el dueño, dice que están comprometidos a servir la...

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