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Dog Story Theater hosts local theater company

Submitted 04-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Kimi Griggs discusses working with the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company at Dog Story Theater

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University Wits presents horror drama "The Sixth Guest" at Dog Story Theater

Submitted 04-16-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Director and playwright Kyle Walker discusses the influence behind his original play "The Sixth Guest," which he describes as "intense" and "scary."

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Goodwill partners with Downtown Market to bring comfort food to community

Submitted 04-14-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Blue Spoon Soup & Spuds, operated by Goodwill Industries, will open on April 16 and serve as a restaurant and catering training operation.

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UICA shows us how to take art collecting to the next level

Submitted 04-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

With the recent Power Objects, The Future has a Primitive Heart show at UICA, we get a look at what it can mean to build a serious art collection with a guiding theme.

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WMEAC presents first "Blue Tie Ball" to support water protection

Submitted 04-11-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Tickets are available for the West Michigan Environmental Council's annual Earth Day Celebration.

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Essence Restaurant Group focuses on "farm-to-fork," sustainability year-round

Submitted 04-08-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Making sustainable, locally sourced food to build a sustainable community is in the core values of Bistro Bella Vita, Grove and the Green Well.

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Founders, Celebration! Cinema partner for beer-themed film series

Submitted 04-08-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The film series will feature a new classic movie every Wednesday, like "Caddyshack" and "The Graduate," each artfully paired with a Founders brew.

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Michigan Cider Week aims to spread education, create community

Submitted 04-06-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

From April 5-11, the Michigan Cider Association is holding events to build education and excitement about Michigan’s craft cider economy.

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Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition to celebrate growing industry

Submitted 04-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The competition, held April 10-12, will exhibit the craft cider and perry - a beverage made from fermented pears -  made by producers from eight countries.

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LadyFest celebrates Grand Rapids women

Submitted 04-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The event includes diverse performances from musicians and poets, as well as DIY educational workshops.

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