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Con Artist Crew to host Start Garden experiment at "We Own The Night"

Submitted 03-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Con Artist Crew celebrates its one year anniversary this Saturday, March 30 by hosting their 2nd Annual “We Own the Night” art showcase. The hybrid gallery/studio, located at 1111 Godfrey SW North Building #198, will be featuring pieces...

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Community radio draws to end of drive for community support

Submitted 03-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Today, March 22, 2013, is the final day for WYCE’s Spring Fund Drive. Donations to the station support our Michigan music community, allowing WYCE to play a huge variety of interesting, challenging and eclectic music.   People who know...

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Taqueria Tacos El Cuñado serves authentic Mexican food, plans expansion

Submitted 03-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish Taqueria Tacos El Cuñado, located at 1342 Grandville Avenue SW, is serving up authentic tacos and Mexican cuisine. Humberto Alvarez, owner, says they are committed to serving fresh...

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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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