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Local blues musicians share love of music with area schoolchildren

Submitted 12-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The West Michigan Blues Society program Blues in the Schools is introducing children to the history of music through an interactive program provided free of charge to local schools.

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Local creatives devote efforts to Children's Museum branding

Submitted 12-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local digital creative agency Icavia donated over 1,000 hours worth of creative services to rebrand the Grand Rapids Children's Museum.

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Rebooting family game night

Submitted 12-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

A local game store in Grand Rapids might have the remedy for your game night blahs.

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Reporters needed for new political beat

Submitted 11-28-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

As citizen journalism continues to grow and take shape, it's only natural that it be citizens who take the reins in the realms of political reporting.

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Christian outreach ministry celebrates 16 years in Eastown

Submitted 11-28-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Eastown Ministries reaches out to the local community

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Taking lessons from R.I.T. Music

Submitted 11-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

How "one of Grand Rapids' most respected music shops" is still thriving after 25 years.

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Hello, Goodbye, Hello again.

Submitted 11-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Join the Rapidian team as we welcome new members and bid a fond farewell over a beverage and a giant burger at Stella's Lounge on Thursday, December 1, 4-6 p.m.

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Mental Infestation: The pioneers of nonsensical silly slam

Submitted 11-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Mental Infestation will be playing at The Dirty Hippie this Friday, November 11th. Learn a little about them before catching their show..

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We are the People, and this is our funeral: Death of the Middle Class March

Submitted 11-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

We Are the People (Grand Rapids) is hosting the Death of the Middle Class March on Saturday Nov 5th 2011. Starting at 11 am at the intersection of Ottawa St and Pearl St downtown, the march will emulate a New Orleans-style funeral (also called a “second line”).

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Students measure up at Yardsticks competition

Submitted 11-02-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The Yardsticks is a student advertising competition held downtown, and judged by advertising professionals from the Grand Rapids area.

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