Grand Rapids

The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Denis Burkett

Submitted 03-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

After significant setbacks, Heartside artist Denis Burkett picks up writing again.

The Steel Wheels "Rain in the Valley"

Submitted 03-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Catalyst Radio: Tom Burke is finding out if his speech is free

Submitted 03-30-2012 under NEWS

Local writer says he's targeted by FBI, federal grand jury for his political activity.

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Central District Cyclery brings bike shop convenience downtown

Submitted 03-30-2012 under NEWS

"Spinfully good" new bike shop offers maintenance and rentals as well as ordinary and custom build bikes to downtown cyclists.

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Tenth annual Tour de Westside to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services

Submitted 03-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Beers, bikes and Westside bars: bicycle pub crawl to take place on April 28th, 2012.

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Jasperse Gardens returns to Fulton Street Farmers Market

Submitted 03-29-2012 under VOICES

The Jasperse Family began selling flowers at the Fulton Street Farmers Market in the early part of the 20th century. The Our Goodness is Growing campaign provided an opportunity for the family to be part of the market again and to revive memories of growing flowers--and family.

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Festival of Faith and Writing aims to offer encouragement to hopeful writers

Submitted 03-29-2012 under NEWS

Calvin College's Festival of Faith and Writing runs April 19-21, bringing in dozens of contemporary writers.

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WYCE tries new type of fundraising: the Un-Drive

Submitted 03-28-2012 under NONPROFITS

Normally this time of year, WYCE 88.1fm would interrupt their normal continuous music format with a fund drive. But this year, it’s different. It’s an Un-Drive.

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