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Umphrey's McGee celebrates America with musical fireworks

Submitted 07-05-2013 under OPINION

“Yes Michigan, it is great to be back” were the words that greeted fans of Umphrey’s McGee on a refreshingly cloudy day at Frederik Meijer Gardens.  Umphrey’s first played Grand Rapids in 1999 to a very small crowd at...

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UICA screening French film "Something in the Air"

Submitted 06-28-2013 under OPINION

Olivier Assayas’ new film “Something in the Air” opened at the UICA this Friday. The film follows a group of secondary school students in Paris as they marinate in their own discontent and mild revolutionary spirit. The film’...

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Newly-released book by local author highlights Grand Rapids food justice issues

Submitted 06-26-2013 under OPINION

When I received a copy of Grand Rapids Food: A Culinary Revolution by Lisa Rose Starner (American Palate, 2013), I wasn’t sure what to expect. The topic of food in West Michigan is near and dear to my heart. Would it go beyond the obvious...

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Antrim Dells' new album shows musicianship, nostalgia

Submitted 06-26-2013 under OPINION

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Founders Fest proves itself supreme Grand Rapids party

Submitted 06-26-2013 under OPINION

On the brick-laced Grandville Avenue in between Cherry and Bartlett, the sixth annual Founders Fest once again lived up to my expectations of being the ultimate one-day celebration of beer and music. Even on this incredibly hot and humid day, the...

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Wynton Marsalis brings diverse jazz showcase to Meijer Gardens

Submitted 06-25-2013 under OPINION

Based on the soft-spoken opening words of Wynton Marsalis as he introduced himself and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, I was immediately struck with a feeling that this installment in the Frederick Meijer Gardens Summer Concert Series was going...

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UICA to show "Girl Rising" this Tuesday night

Submitted 06-24-2013 under OPINION

On Tuesday, June 25, the UICA is presenting a one-night-only showing of Richard E. Robbins’ new documentary “Girl Rising.” The film boasts an all-star cast working in collaboration with the filmmakers and the project’s...

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The Local Feed: It's berry and cherry season

Submitted 06-21-2013 under OPINION

Strawberries. Cherries, Raspberries. Blueberries. Nothing says summer like Michigan fruit. Have you started seeing them at your local farmers market yet? They are full of flavor and nutrition, and it is oh so easy to preserve these delicious bites...

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UICA exhibit "Chroma" changes perspectives on color

Submitted 06-19-2013 under OPINION

After a hard day’s work, my brain was beginning to call it a night. I expected to look at some art that had a clear narrative and spoke to me loud and clear. I didn’t expect to discover that most of the narrative was going to be of my...

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Gov't Mule treats Meijer Gardens to powerful night of southern rock

Submitted 06-19-2013 under OPINION

Hiding from the sun under a tree at Meijer Gardens, I watched both dread-headed Deadheads to polo-shirted business casuals nod along to Frank Zappa songs as they waited for Gov’t Mule to begin their performance as part of the annual Frederick...

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