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WYCE celebrates programmers: Sandra Dym

Submitted 10-12-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE is a listener supported, volunteer powered, community radio station. Our organizational mission is "Building Community through Media,” and we take that seriously. Programmer: Sandra Dym What are your work/volunteer/hobbies? I am a...

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Fifth annual Fall Fest hosted by Downtown Grandville

Submitted 10-04-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The City of Grandville is once again preparing to mark the changing of seasons. An annual event for Grandville, Fall Fest is a celebration of local businesses. This Saturday, October 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you’ll be able to see it all in...

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Wealthy Theatre documentary premiere co-directed and edited by Grand Rapids’ Libi Hake

Submitted 09-07-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Libi Hake, the co-producer and editor for “Work at Hand,” has deep roots in the Grand Rapids area. Her father’s side of the family emigrated from Germany in the 1830’s and soon had a successful liquor distribution business....

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WYCE Training Chronicles, Part 1

Submitted 08-09-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

I read the email. And I read it again. I must have gone over it at least a dozen times since it was sent. I know what it says… it just still feels like a dream. “Congratulations! You’ve been accepted into WYCE Programmer Training...

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Photo Gallery: National Night Out at Briggs Park in Creston

Submitted 08-08-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Briggs Park was the site for the annual Creston neighborhood celebration of National Night Out. Hosted by the Creston Neighborhood Association, neighbors participated in activities and games for both adults and children. The City of Grand...

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Photo Gallery: Asian-Pacific Week Festival

Submitted 06-14-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The second annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2018 showcased the rich cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The numerous cultural demonstrations, performances, and vendors provided a fun and engaging time for the entire family. Food...

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Photo Gallery: Sumo comes to Grand Rapids for Asian-Pacific Festival Week

Submitted 06-14-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Sake, Sushi and Sumo was held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the J.W. Marriott. This event was held as part of Asian Pacific Festival Week in Grand Rapids. This was the first time such an event has been held in Grand Rapids.

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West Michigan's Loving Day Celebration kicks off today

Submitted 06-11-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Edye Evans Hyde, executive director of Ebony Road Players, is known both locally and beyond for her incomparable vocal and theater talents. And this time of year, you will also find her immersed in a series of community events that make up West...

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Dyer-Ives founder John R. Hunting reflects on 50 years of Kent County poetry

Submitted 05-31-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The former Dyer-Ives Foundation offices no longer bustle with staff, but the space continues to thrum with an energy engendered by decades of dynamic philanthropic activity. A large conference table still holds court in the central meeting room, and...

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Rhiannon Giddens mesmerized sold out audience at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 05-18-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Rhiannon Giddens performed at the St. Cecilia Music Center’s Royce Auditorium, a concert venue that allows for an unusually personal experience with a performer.  A sold-out audience of 650 got up close and personal as she lit up the...

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