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Tour breweries, sample beer, learn your history

Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Brian Haik combines two of his passions - beer and history - in his entrepreneurial venture Grand Rapids Beer Tours.

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What's on Tap: August 7-13

Submitted 08-06-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Treat yourself to a brew at your favorite local pub this weekend.

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Saturday! National "Bike to Market" event at Southeast Area Farmers' Market

Submitted 08-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Bike to Market Saturday Aug. 9. Meet at Browning Claytor Health Centerto ride to the market. From 12-2 p.m., the market will feature free bike tune ups courtesy of The Spoke Folks, kids’ crafts and bike decorating DJ Deririck "Vito" Hollowell.

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New perspectives built on creative foundation

Submitted 08-05-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

As new creative workers move in and out of the Avenue for the Arts live/work spaces, exhibits and events are infused with new perspectives, building on the existing creative foundation. We spoke with a long term resident, a business celebrating one year in business and a resident on the move.

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Movies in the Park to screen '80s action flick "Top Gun"

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will present the fifth movie in its "Films Through Time" series this Friday. Activities begin at 7 p.m.; screening starts at dusk.

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Acclaimed jazz musicians to take stage at Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

Trumpeter Rick Braun is headlining the 3rd annual GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17.

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The Cottage Bar hosts August Rapidian Night Out

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

On Thursday, August 21, The Cottage Bar and Restaurant has agreed to support citizen journalism. From 5-10 p.m. that evening, 15% of food purchases will benefit The Rapidian.

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Healthy U Monthly Lecture Series: Skin Care for Those Over 50

Submitted 08-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Our skin is where we most notice the signs of aging, and as we age, our skin care needs change. Learn what dermatologist Jack A. Dekkinga recommends for skin care for those over 50.

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Guiding Light director: Proposed panhandling ordinance a mistake

Submitted 08-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Stuart Ray is the executive director at Guiding Light Mission. He says the proposed panhandling ordinance in Grand Rapids does not address the current issues, and he offers alternative solutions.

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Let's take charge of our Independence day celebration as residents

Submitted 08-02-2014 under OPINION

Let’s get together and make our Independence celebration matter. We can all take part, and all benefit from the freedom of being a part of making our 4th of July week a week that truly exhibits and displays how free we are.

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