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Terry Johnston: Life through pink-rimmed glasses

Submitted 10-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Though ArtPrize is over, the art and one's understanding of it remains. Grand Rapids based photographer, Terry Johnston, provides tips and criteria to assist a judgement and appreciation for the remainder of the art.

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Ziggy Marley's Forward to Love Tour hits Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

An interview with reggae star Ziggy Marley about his new CD, tour and social justice issues... and what's currently on his iPod.

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Urban Adventure Race: The real deal

Submitted 10-10-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

One participant's perspective on running the ArtPrize Edition of the Grand Rapids Urban Adventure race

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Occupy Grand Rapids; march through downtown to meet at Calder Plaza

Submitted 10-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Video of Occupy Grand Rapids protestors marching through downtown Grand Rapids on their way to Calder Plaza

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Occupy Grand Rapids General Assembly reads the NYC statement (video)

Submitted 10-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Video of 10-08-2011 Occupy Grand Rapids general assembly reading of the NYC statement.

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Art Eat Live: the art of cooking

Submitted 10-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize artist Richard Roane offers a different take on food.

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Artprize 2011: Erkfitz's part of Schematic in Two Parts

Submitted 10-06-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Interview with Artist Erwin Erkfitz, co-creator of a collaborative mural in the Heartside district.

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Local jewelry artist talks about ArtPrize; role of art in her life

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local jewelry artist Christine Dexter shares her views on the city's largest art event, Artprize 2011, and what inspires her work.

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Sometimes, it’s Block by Block: A Thriving Community on Warren SE

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Usually focused on urban change on a house-by-house level, Tyler Nickerson kicks it up a notch to feature the fruits of investment on a block level.

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Top Ten Featured Artist: Sunti Pichetchaiyakul

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

In this audio interview, Sunti Pichetchaiyakul shares how he is honoring the spirit of the Ford family by letting them experience ArtPrize.

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