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Take Hold Church celebrates 5th annual Take Hold Fest November 15-16

Submitted 11-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Take Hold Fest, an annual free music festival hosted by the community of Take Hold Church, celebrates its fifth year of music, fellowship and fun on November 15 and 16, from 5 to 10 PM on both days.

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PechaKucha: 20x20 format shares personal stories for sold-out crowd

Submitted 11-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Ten diverse, creative and passionate people shared thier stories with a sold out crowd at San Chez Bistro in a unique 20x20 format called PechaKucha.

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"Attendance + Effort = Success."

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Attendance is key to academic success—and so is celebrating the students who are working hard and coming to school! Attendance celebrations have been taking place in all of the GRPS & Believe 2 Become Hope Zones, and the importance of making every day count is the rallying cry.

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Catalyst Radio: High Five Co-op Brewery is growing membership one event at a time

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

High Five Co-op plans to employ members as brewers. The next opportunity to become a member of the brewery co-op is at its tasting event Nov. 20.

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Story Matters: Alex Wells, Taylor Shannon talk about reasons for moving to Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Alex Wells and Taylor Shannon, recently engaged, plan to move to Grand Rapids for the higher economic potential they find in both the restaurant and health industries.

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Story Matters: Cam Bronkhorst describes ArtPrize experiences

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Cam Bronkhorst talks about her experiences at ArtPrize, and what she thinks is important about the work "Facing Al Aqaba" in Ah Nab Awen Park.

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Story Matters: Antoine Foskey finds people who care in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Antoine Foskey describes Grand Rapids as "breathtaking," and notices the high amount of people who he says genuinely care.

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The Local Feed talks about the International Wine, Beer, and Food Festival

Submitted 11-07-2013 under OPINION

The Local Feed on WYCE interviews Dianna Stampfler from Promote Michigan about the upcoming festival.

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Fresh Folk series to kick off with Troll for Trout, Rachael Davis

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

To display Michigan's influence on music through acoustic performances, St. Cecilia Music Center hosts Fresh Folk concert series.

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Local chef to open osteria in renovated Kendall building

Submitted 11-05-2013 under NEWS

Chef Christopher Perkey and business partner Brittanie Bonham are preparing to launch a new Italian themed restaurant in the heart of downtown.

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