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Jane's Addiction's kinky theatre of rock

Submitted 03-26-2012 under OPINION

After 20+ year absence, influential rock group Jane's Addiction brings Theatre of the Escapists tour to DeVos Performance Hall.

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Signs of Spring gallery goes live, includes contest

Submitted 03-26-2012 under OPINION

The new Picturesque gallery starts today, and with it come some new features: instant submissions and a contest that rewards the favorite photo with a Rapidian Swag Bag!

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It's high time to decriminalize

Submitted 03-24-2012 under OPINION

A local group has launched an effort to try and take the issue of punishment for marijuana related crime to the voters.

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OGR 2012: Alex Beecroft weaves together Catholicism, activism

Submitted 03-22-2012 under OPINION

Alex Beecroft's spiritual and social beliefs motivate him to be an activist and passionate Occupier.

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Pina: Oscar-nominated dance film screens at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-21-2012 under OPINION

Groundbreaking documentary celebrates life of legendary choreographer.

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People I've met while riding The Rapid

Submitted 03-20-2012 under VOICES

As a regular rider on The Rapid, I've met many interesting people and even learned a few lessons.

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OGR 2012: A brief history of Occupy Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-19-2012 under OPINION

Exactly what is Occupy Grand Rapids in light of common conceptions, media portrayal, and its overall intent?

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For the record: Vertigo Music

Submitted 03-16-2012 under OPINION

Local record store connects past and present through passion for vinyl.

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Civic Theatre's comical musical Bye, Bye Birdie to end this weekend

Submitted 03-15-2012 under OPINION

Get ready to rock and roll when watching Bye, Bye Birdie, satirical musical at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre through March 18. The musical opened Feb. 24 and is the fifth installment of the Civics's retro classics season.

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Cuts to library, public goods hit home

Submitted 03-12-2012 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Public Library is one of many local institutions receiving less public funding. Cuts to public goods have seemingly become an accepted inevitability.

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