Local Life

Mark Rumsey's sky is not falling

Submitted 09-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Mark Rumsey's "Sky is Not Falling" graces the ceiling at the Women's City Club for ArtPrize.

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The Birth of Metaphorest

Submitted 09-15-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Put together four artists, fifteen WMCAT students and a time lapse photographer and you get Metaphorest for ArtPrize.

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Fragrant re-imagining of Afghan war rugs: An interview with artist Barbara Koenen

Submitted 09-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Interview with ArtPrize artist, Barbara Koenen about her piece The War Rugs Project, being exhibited at the GRAM for ArtPrize 2011 reveals the artist's inspirations and hopes for her work.

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Westminster Presbyterian Church marks 150 years with dedication of new cornerstone

Submitted 09-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The congregation gathered on 9/11/11 to dedicate a cornerstone commemorating 150 years in Grand Rapids.

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Whole Notes benefit to feature local food, wines, chefs

Submitted 09-01-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local farmers and vintners will participate in Whole Notes, a benefit dinner for The North American Choral Company.

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Start a Canvolution: Host a Canning Party

Submitted 08-31-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Join the Canvolution! Gather friends, family with farm-fresh produce and canning supplies. Come together to share the work, put some food into jars and develop kinship in the kitchen. Canvolution!

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Urban Adventure Race Adds Twist to to ArtPrize 2011

Submitted 08-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Adding breathless excitement to ArtPrize 2011, an urban adventure race is set for October 8.

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Mangiamo's Beer-A-Palooza lights a summer night

Submitted 08-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[Photo Essay] Mangiamo hosts Beer-A-Palooza, a celebration of local and nearby brews, music from BeanPoles, art by Reb, beer-friendly buffet, and summer's light.

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