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TEDxGrandRapids to kick off launch party Tuesday

Submitted 01-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

TEDxGrandRapids will begin their 2014 community interaction with their launch party Tuesday at Woodbridge North Ferris Building.

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Community Media Center to share media expertise, celebrate diverse voices

Submitted 01-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

The CMC, with platforms for sharing community news in radio, television and online news, is launching new programming geared to remove mass communication and media barriers in under-represented neighborhoods.

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Explore more in Grand Rapids with personalized online planner

Submitted 01-28-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Experience Grand Rapids, a coalition partner in the GoSite project, introduces a new interactive website that suits individual tastes.

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New barstillery set to open in Midtown

Submitted 01-28-2014 under NEWS

Flat Landers, a new bar on Michigan Street, will feature their own brand of distilled spirits and food in the remodeled Miller Zeilstra building.

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Italian restaurant pushes to spring grand opening

Submitted 01-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Osteria Rossa's owner Chef Chris Perkey discusses rustic Italian fare, farm-to-table systems and accommodating dietary restrictions.

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WinterWest hosts outdoor events at Richmond Park

Submitted 01-28-2014 under NEWS

Friends of GR Parks, WelcomeWest and the City of GR have collaborated to organize hockey, sledding and bicycling events in four season Richmond Park.

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Stop and be still; walk slowly and listen.

Submitted 01-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

Not magic, but a spiritual practice to release the things in our life that push at us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Come, walk the Labyrinth.

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Crack fry contestants devour 90 pounds of fries in two minutes

Submitted 01-27-2014 under NEWS

Downtown bar HopCat celebrated six years in business with a french fry eating contest and $500 prize going to Kyle Hanner in record time.

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New Direction for Heartside Gallery

Submitted 01-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Heartside Gallery and Studio is extending to even more programming through two new employees. Exciting changes to come!

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TEDx Grand Rapids kicks off launch party tuesday

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

TEDx Grand Rapids strives to spread ideas through through community interaction beginning with their launch party. The launch party is Tuesday, February 4 6-8 p.m. at the Woodbridge N. Ferris building of Kendall College Art and Design.

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