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Wealthy Orphans perform at WYCE's Jammies this Valentine's Day

Submitted 02-13-2012 under OPINION

The Wealthy Orphans have been nominated for their first ever Jammies award for the album “A little piece of the pie” in the Best Americana Album category. They will be offering their homegrown strain of big city post-punk, absorbing...

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Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys: The sounds of authentic American music

Submitted 02-13-2012 under OPINION

If America ever needs a soundtrack, it should strongly consider “A Different Tune” by Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys. The Michigan band captures the sweet sounds of American traditional music in a five-member band. While other artists...

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Orpheum Bell brings their enchanting sound to WYCE Jammies

Submitted 02-09-2012 under OPINION

Ann Arbor based band Orpheum Bell has been nominated for several WYCE Jammies, including Best Roots album for “The Old Sisters Home,” song of the year for “Poor Laetitia” and outstanding male and female artists for...

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The ad heard 'round the world

Submitted 02-08-2012 under OPINION

It's been a few days since the now infamous Pete Hoekstra ad aimed at Sen. Stabenow hit the airwaves (and social media) for the first time. Hoesktra is running for US Senate against Stabenow, and will represent you in Washington DC if he were to...

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Civic Theatre's "Harvey" proved a whimsical production for adults

Submitted 02-07-2012 under OPINION

The play The play "Harvey" was showing for the first time at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre through January 29. “Harvey” won a 1945 Pulitzer Prize award for Drama and was made into a movie in 1950 starring James Stewart. In...

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Quality of LIFE board game created by planning department

Submitted 02-06-2012 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Planning Department is hoping to spark some community conversation about what needs to be done to improve the Michigan Street Corridor. Instead of just holding meetings and forums, the planning department is trying something new:...

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They aren't always shadows

Submitted 02-03-2012 under OPINION

For the past seven years, the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival has showcased numerous award winning feature length and short films at the Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids, humbly boasting over the talented filmmakers who frequently submit their works...

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Music beat reporters needed for The Rapidian

Submitted 02-02-2012 under OPINION

What is the music beat? The Rapidian's Music Beat is a community of reporters that engage in the local Grand Rapids music scene. Who's welcome to join? Everyone! The community of reporters will work as a team to cover any and all genres of...

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Harmony Brewing Company opens in Eastown

Submitted 02-01-2012 under OPINION

For the past several years, the city of Grand Rapids has been garnering attention for its numerous and popular micro-breweries. The newest addition is Harmony Brewing Company, located at Lake Drive and Wealthy Street. The establishment is owned by...

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Calvin College hosts Finkelstein on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Submitted 02-01-2012 under OPINION

Norman Finkelstein spoke this afternoon at the Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin College. Discussion centered on the evolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as solutions to obtain peace. Around 75 people came to hear...

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