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What's On Tap: October 3-9

Submitted 10-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Welcome in stout season at your local breweries. Check out the lists of drafts and taproom events to get an idea of where to go during the next week.

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ArtPrize 2013: Stephen Gren inspires through spoken word

Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Stephen Gren, together with local spoken word group the DiaTribe, helped bring the first-ever blind and deaf friendly exhibit to ArtPrize.

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Collaboration, mixed-use, inclusivity: building blocks of the GoSite space

Submitted 10-01-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Placemaking occurs within the process of rethinking the traditional “information center” to engage a broader, 21st century audience.

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Brewery Vivant to introduce rare, limited brews at 3rd annual Wood-Aged Beer Festival

Submitted 09-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Sample from a wide selection of Brewery Vivant barrel-aged beers at this year's Wood-Aged Beer Festival. While you drink your beer, tell The Rapidian your story at the story fort.

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In Season: September 28, 2013

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

The last weekend of September is upon us! Stop by Fulton Street this Saturday for the best selection of autumn goods.

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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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Circus career for long-time ringmaster more than pursuit of happiness

Submitted 09-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Johnathan Lee Iverson sheds light on traveling with the Ringling Bros. and his view on the purpose of life.

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Story Matters: Grand Rapids Ballet Company brought Connie Flachs to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Flachs didn't know a single thing about Grand Rapids when she agreed to move here to work for the Grand Rapids Ballet Company.

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Grand Rapids, it's time to send the circus packing

Submitted 09-20-2013 under OPINION

Elephants, lions and tigers are calling the Van Andel Arena parking lot home this week. But circuses are wrong, and it's time for the City of Grand Rapids and its leaders to look at model ordinances, and enact a ban on this horrific practice.

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In Season: September 21, 2013

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Don't forget to stop by Fulton Street and stock the fridge before heading down to Artprize this weekend!

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