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WMI sits down with the awesome Kate Nash

Submitted 03-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

In this episode, The Crane Wives singers/guitarists, Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury, and I had the chance to sit down at Stella’s Lounge with Kate Nash before her show at The Pyramid Scheme on March 17.   She talked about her new...

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Ski racing grrl Emma Starner to compete in NASTAR Nationals

Submitted 03-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

When she leaves the gate to bomb down a ski hill, Emma Starner growls. This tiny blonde haired, blue eyed 7-year-old girl ski racer has a fierce attitude and a developing ski racing talent. She’s taking her skills to Colorado this week to see...

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Catalyst Radio: LadyfestGR to showcase female talent, benefit Our Kitchen Table

Submitted 03-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW After a successful inaugural LadyfestGR in 2012, the now annual event is set to kick off next week, expanding to two days of women-only musical...

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New building marks new era for Acton Institute

Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

March 6 marked the beginning of Acton Institute’s active use of its new home, a now-renovated former department store and office building at 98 E. Fulton St.  The institute was formerly housed in leased space at the Waters Building...

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Amore treats local food group to expansive tasting menu

Submitted 03-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

One day after Amore Trattoria Italiana won the Restaurant of the Year award from the American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids, 27 members of the EatGR group paid a special visit to this locally-owned Italian restaurant for their monthly...

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WMI gets real with Stepdad

Submitted 03-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

In this episdode, Alexis front-man Matt Forbush and I got down to the bottom of things with Ryan McCarthy and Alex Fives from Stepdad at Rocky’s Bar & Grill. They talked about Stepdad’s most recent CD "Wildlife Pop," their...

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Local beer expert Ben Darcie celebrates Michigan beer community

Submitted 03-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

“Grand Rapids –it’s the hub of the entire state’s beer. It's like you don’t come here for Grand Rapids beer, you come here for Michigan beer as a whole,” says Ben Darcie, brewer, Revue Beer Editor, JY...

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Back to basics: Progressive Women's Alliance focused on fundraising

Submitted 03-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Ten years ago, a group of West Michigan women, interested in politics and distressed by the lack of progressive policies both nationally and state-wide, met to talk about what actions they could take to challenge the status-quo. From this initial,...

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WMI finds gold with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers

Submitted 03-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI editor James Quatrine hung out in the green room at The Pyramid Scheme with the multi-faceted Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers before their show on February 9, 2013. Joe Hertler, Ryan Hoger, Kevin Pritchard, Pinetop Deadfish and Mickey Soho...

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Panel discussion focuses on community gardening in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

In February, the WMEAC Film Series presented "Urban Roots," a documentary on the urban farming phenomenon in Detroit. The film covers the plight of post-industrial Detroit, specifically a decreasing population and scarcity of fresh food...

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