Culture

Metaxas visits Calvin, discusses Bonhoeffer

Submitted 01-10-2012 under OPINION

A take on Eric Metaxas' Calvin College lecture on the life behind his recently published biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

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Inspirations

Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

During January and February of 2012, Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery will display the works of Joanne Peltz, Lucianne Siers, OP, and Jim VanBeek from January 1 through February 28, 2012. Most of the works are available for purchase.

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Glance at the Past - Old Plank Road

Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

Plank roads evoke the mystique of days gone by, but those old wooden planks held little charm for travelers.

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Marie Catrib's serves up Lebanese and Yooper influences

Submitted 01-10-2012 under OPINION

The popularity of this restaurant is well deserved, and I see why customer reviews have given them a 4½-star rating. There is a good selection local vegan, vegetarian and hearty meaty dishes for the carnivores here.

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Mayor Heartwell's live call-in show to lose host of eight years

Submitted 01-09-2012 under NEWS

At 5 p.m. Monday night, Mayor Heartwell's live interactive public access show City Connection was simulcast right here on The Rapidian.

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Local brewery makes it on Midwest Living Magazine's latest list

Submitted 01-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant is voted as a top place to eat in all of the Midwest, one of two Michigan locations that made the list.

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Catalyst Radio: Until Love Is Equal seeks LGBT non-discrimination rights

Submitted 01-06-2012 under NEWS

Until Love Is Equal formed over efforts to secure non-descrimination right for the area's LGBT community. Organizers say they feel free speech has been hampered, though, after a national media corporation rejected the group's billboard message.

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Uses, misuses and abuses of music: John Varineau at the January Series

Submitted 01-06-2012 under OPINION

John Varineau, associate conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphony, showed the January Series audience the differences between uses, misuses and abuses of music on Thursday, January 5.

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