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Video game obsession affecting grades even at college

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Months after its release, Pokemon's newest game still causes huge distraction for college students.

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What's On Tap: December 12-18

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Your local breweries are not only excellent providers of high quality refreshments, they're also hosting a lot of great events this week. Stop by your favorites and support local beer and culture.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Company strives to maintain organic, local focus in spite of challenging obstacles

Submitted 12-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A year after their downtown location opened, the brewery continues to promote local food, beer and history.

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Michigan filmmakers explore reality of small town life

Submitted 12-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Michigan natives Davy Rothbart and Andrew Cohn bring their film Medora to Grand Rapids, which follows the lives of four high school boys from the poverty stricken town of Medora.

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Andy Angelo Press Club meets Sonia Manzano

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This month, students from the Andy Angelo Press Club were inspired by Latina actress and author Sonia Manzano, best known for her role as Maria on Sesame Street.

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Catalyst Radio: Open Projector provides chance for local filmmakers to showcase works

Submitted 12-06-2013 under NEWS

Original film creations can be submitted through Wed., Dec. 11.

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Wealthy Theatre awarded grant, hopes to become world's first LED historic theatre

Submitted 12-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

American stage lighting company Electronic Theatre Controls awarded CMC an industry-best ION 2000 lighting console, helping the theatre get closer to converting 100% to LED lighting.

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Jarrod Napierkowski returns to UICA Holiday Market with one-of-a-kind pieces

Submitted 12-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The local GR artist creates wood crafted earrings and will be returning to the UICA's annual market for his fifth year to share them with shoppers.

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What's On Tap: December 5-11

Submitted 12-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Visit your local breweries this week to have a cold one and discover some new music.

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Toddler Tails provides children with hands-on animal experiences, education

Submitted 12-04-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Humane Society of Grand Rapids holds Toddler Tails, a monthly event for young children and their caretakers. Children meet and learn about interesting animals, share storytime and participate in craft activities.

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