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Story Matters: Tim Joseph says he's never disagreed with the people's choice

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tim Joseph finds great discoveries at SiTE:LAB while down at ArtPrize, but says he doesn't worry too much about voting because he's always agreed with the public vote.

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Story Matters: Matt Seager comes back for music in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Matt Seager discovered Grand Rapids' food, beer and music scenes when he attended Aquinas College. Seager sat down with us at Ah Nab Awen Park and told us what makes him still come back to visit Grand Rapids whenever he gets the chance.

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Story Matters: Tim Milton compares east side of state to West Michigan

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tim Milton sat down and talked to us while he was at Ah Nab Awen Park and talked to The Rapidian about what he likes about living here after growing up on the east side of the state.

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Festival circuit mainstays Papadosio to perform at Intersection

Submitted 09-26-2013 under OPINION

Playing for the for the first time in Grand Rapids, electronica jamband Papadosio graces the stage of the Intersection with special guest Earthcry.

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The ArtPrize Runway

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

An article discussing "Runway", an ArtPrize piece at Gina's Boutique.

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Story Matters: Morgan Madden looks for meaning in art

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young Morgan Madden is starting to develop how she looks at art. Last year, she says, she was just looking at sculptures. But this year, she's looking for a lot more.

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Story Matters: Michele Day and Amanda Lowey compare Grand Rapids to San Francisco

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Day and Lowey talk about the differences between San Francisco and Grand Rapids, how to dress for Michigan winters and their discoveries down at ArtPrize.

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Knitting parties create community involvement in bombing--yarn bombing

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The members of Division Fibers have been working to spruce up Division Street, filling the gaps with yarn. They will continue to cover trees, poles and parking meters throughout ArtPrize.

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Cat Video Festival at ArtPrize to unite cat owners

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS

This Friday, at Rosa Parks Circle, the Walker Arts Center presents the second edition screening of the Cat Video Festival.

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Impart: local artist Salvador Jimenez believes art brings people together

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS

Local artist Salvador Jimenez answers a few important questions about art. He argues that the feelings art instills in people creates community and propels action.

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