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Fashion forward: Grand Rapids Film Festival to showcase student work

Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Film Festival, GRFF, will host a Fashion for Film Showcase on Thursday April 10, 7–9 pm at the Pyramid Scheme.

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Gazelle Girl Race Series: Marathon Munchies

Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Everyday hydration and nutrition fuels training sessions, shortens recovery time and helps build and strengthen muscles and the racer’s immune system. Gazelle Girl runner and registered dietitian, Jessi Boehme, weighs in on her nutrition trip

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What's On Tap: March 27-April 2

Submitted 03-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Feels like a good weekend to hit the pub, right? Of course it does. See what they're pouring right now.

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DAAC members discuss art collective's future, importance to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Through fundraisers and partnerships with like-minded organizations the Division Avenue Arts Collective is encouraging interest in the local art scene while contemplating future steps.

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John Ball Zoo to kick off season with four days of Zoobilee

Submitted 03-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

John Ball Zoo hopes to get families out of the house with four days of animal demonstrations, crafts and meeting the zoo keepers. This first big event of the season runs from April 7-11.

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Writers Conference welcomes unpublished, published writers

Submitted 03-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

KDL's Cascade Township Branch will be having their third annual writer's conference to educate writers on ways to improve their writing, book marketing tips and how to decide between traditional or self-publishing.

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What's On Tap: March 20-26

Submitted 03-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Thursday is the first official day of spring. It may not feel like it, but it's worth celebrating with drinks at the pub this weekend!

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Film festival submissions coordinator encourages community, diversity

Submitted 03-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Robby Morgan wants a diverse and collaborating film community that doesn't have negative elements of elitism.

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Eleventh annual home brewing competition now accepting this year's submissions

Submitted 03-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Siciliano's Market owner Steve Siciliano provides home brewers the opportunity to get professional feedback and recognition on beers and win grand prizes.

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New GRAM exhibit forges natural forms from man-made origins

Submitted 03-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

"Resisting Certainty" features Michigan artist Susan Goethel Campbell's examination of environment. Campbell will visit the museum for a gallery talk on Thursday March 20 at 7 p.m.

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