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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Kathy Sam

Submitted 12-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

One of our founding studio members is back in Heartside, and she tells us a little about her journey along the way.

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The Starlight Six come back to ring in the New Year

Submitted 12-27-2011 under OPINION

The Starlight Six delivers 2012 to the Wealthy Theatre this New Year's Eve as part of a back-to-back night performance that that will also pay tribute to Tom Petty's album "Wildflowers" the night before NYE.

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Habitat recipient "pays it forward"

Submitted 12-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local high school senior helps build a Habitat for Humanity house as a way to give back after receiving the same gift 7 years ago.

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Actors' Theatre wraps Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening with two sold out shows

Submitted 12-19-2011 under OPINION

Actors' Theatre wrapped their run of Spring Awakening this past weekend. This is a review of the Friday, December 16th performance at Spectrum Theater.

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Catalyst Radio: Amnesty International -- Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NEWS

Amnesty International again has a presence in Grand Rapids. Local organizer James Quatrine talks about some of the recent activity including efforts during Human Rights Week.

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The Don't We Boys: Dangerous sketch comedy

Submitted 12-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The Don't We Boys deliver action-packed sketch comedy in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Ed Niño's New Leaf

Submitted 12-15-2011 under OPINION

A review of New Leaf, the third and most recent studio album by local rapper Ed Niño.

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Half a year later, struggle for equal protections continues

Submitted 12-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Today marks the half-year mark since a 5-4 vote in Holland against an anti-discrimination to protect a vulnerable.

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Lives of the non-religious: meet the members of CFI

Submitted 12-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

An introduction to some of the members of the local organization, Center for Inquiry Michigan, based in Grand Rapids, and a window into their experiences as non-religious in West Michigan.

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Local blues musicians share love of music with area schoolchildren

Submitted 12-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The West Michigan Blues Society program Blues in the Schools is introducing children to the history of music through an interactive program provided free of charge to local schools.

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