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Story Matters: Ben Darcie serves as Brewery Vivant's monk at Wood-Aged Beer Festival

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Ben Darcie talks about his responsibilities as the monk, what's different about a Belgian-style beer and the craft brew market in West Michigan.

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Brewery Vivant celebrates fall with different style of brewing

Submitted 10-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Beer enthusiasts and their friends and families attending the Wood-Aged Beer Festival on Saturday, October 5 were able to try one-of-a-kind, limited wood-aged beers. Attendees socialized with one another and shared their stories at The Rapidian's story fort.

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Story Matters: Marie Orttenburger makes personal connection in brew culture through Rapidian internship

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an intern at The Rapidian, this video of a current intern Marie Orttenburger shows what it's like to tell the stories of Beer City USA.

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Story Matters: Kelley Howley stays in Grand Rapids, starts business

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kelley Howley moved here for school at Grand Valley State University, but stayed to start a business and now says Grand Rapids is home.

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Story Matters: Megan Roach explains "yarn bombing" on South Division

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Megan Roach sat down with us at Propaganda Doughnuts during ArtPrize to tell us how all the yarn ended up on the trees and posts on South Division.

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Story Matters: Lindsey DesArmo moves to center city for walkability

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lindsey DesArmo moved to the center city from Standale a year ago. She discusses what prompted their move and what they've discovered in their neighborhood of Midtown.

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Story Matters: Ryan Barnes reflects on changes

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Ryan Barnes stopped by the story fort while we were at SiTE:LAB and reflected on changes he's seen in the city over the years- and what he notices about ArtPrize.

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Harmony Brewing Co. cultivates city culture through beer, conversation, innovation

Submitted 10-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The brewery aims to be a spot where members of the neighborhood can come meet with their friends, drink atypical brews and generate ideas.

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GrandCon's inaugural year draws large crowds

Submitted 10-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The first year of GrandCon brought in unexpected attendance, donated to charity and allowed for one on one experiences with legends in the comic and game industry.

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City officials take voluntary pay cuts

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids quarterly Transformation Update reveals a variety of ways local government has cut costs.

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