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Local First kicks off Eat Local Challenge, reporters to share experiences

Submitted 08-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local First is launching their 10x10 Pledge as part of the Eat Local Challenge for 2012. The pledge officially runs from August 28 to October 30, starting just a few days after Restaurant Week, which is designed to introduce the community to...

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Uncle Jesse sets the record straight on dubstep

Submitted 08-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

During the electronic music resurgence of the past few years, dubstep has made its way to the forefront of musical conversations as well as the headlining acts of many major music festivals around the country. This dubstep invasion has caused many...

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West Michigan Indie Podcast Episode #8- Lucas Wilson Pt. 1

Submitted 08-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In this episode of the West Michigan Indie podcast, contributor Phillip Moreno and I sat down for a casual conversation at SpeakEZ Lounge with singer/songwriter Lucas Wilson and Peter Fox of Stone house Recordings. We talked about Lucas' new...

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Legendary Swiss film fest goes APE over local film

Submitted 08-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The team behind the locally produced independent feature film APE has a lot to be proud of. The dark comedy, which tells the story of a struggling comedian and pyromaniac’s deal with the devil, has recently received accolades at Locarno...

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Rapidian food reporter to judge in Grandwich competition

Submitted 08-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

After eating every last Grandwich sandwich (that's 29 in all) in the first week of the competition and providing video reviews on The Rapidian, Chris Freeman, local realtor and Rapidian food beat reporter, was asked to be a judge for the 2012...

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ROWSTER hosts Wealthy Street 'Then And Now' exhibit

Submitted 08-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

ROWSTER New American Coffee (632 Wealthy Street SE) serves as the host site for an exhibit showcasing the past and present of Wealthy Street. Titled “Then and Now,” the photography display generates an image of the history and...

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Catalyst Radio: Inaugural GRandJazzFest at Rosa Parks Circle Aug. 18

Submitted 08-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW A new, and free, music festival featuring artists with Michigan ties is coming to downtown Grand Rapids. The first ever GRandJazzFest is set for...

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Filmmaker Caleb Slain wants you to support UICA

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids filmmaker Caleb Slain is an example of what happens when a person pursues their passion and succeeds. At 22 years old and without a film school degree, Slain has already written and directed a number of short films and advertisements,...

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Rooftop Couture gives Grand Rapids a new style

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

There is no need to go all the way to New York City or Paris to find the latest trends in fashion because Grand Rapids is climbing up the ranks when it comes to style. On August 11, the rooftop of an Ellis Parking Garage will feature the hottest...

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Maru Sushi to open in East Hills

Submitted 08-01-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Song, owner of Maru Sushi in Okemos, is expanding to open a second location in East Hills. The new restaurant, set in front of Brewery Vivant, will open later this summer. Song is competing with a string of other restaurants that have opened...

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