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UICA's Live Coverage invites audience to watch artists work, raises funds for art center

Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

An audience of 320 people attended the UICA's Live Coverage event last Friday night to watch artists create and to bid on the finished creations.

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Winter Beer Festival celebrates ninth year of Michigan brewery pride

Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Michigan Brewer's Guild held the ninth annual Winter Beer Festival this Saturday to another sold out crowd.

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Over 100 artists hope to win Album of the Year at 2014 WYCE Jammies

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE's 15th Annual Jammie Awards is this Friday night, with over 100 hopefuls desiring the cherished "Album of the Year" prize including The Wallace Collective, The Bangups and Root Doctor.

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Public Museum prepares to inspire with "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On March 1, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will premiere their "Dream It, Build It" LEGO exhibit that features the architectural creations of LEGO Certified Professional, Adam Reed Tucker.

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Heritage Hill bed and breakfast creates "beer weekend" package

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Peaches Bed and Breakfast has created a weekend package called "Sit. Stay. Beer." that offers a full slate of activities for visitors wanting to explore Grand Rapids' growing beer culture.

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The Network to throw annual fundraising gala

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Network, an LGBTQA resource center, will throw its annual fundraising gala February 22. The gala will help fund continued LGBTQA involvement in the Grand Rapids Community.

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What's On Tap February 20-26

Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids celebrates Cool Brews, Hot Eats until March 1. Be sure to hit your favorite pub to celebrate!

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Vault of Midnight unlocks comics for everyone

Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A profile of the new comic book store, Vault of Midnight, its owners and their customers.

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Talking with the Experts: Gazelle Girl Training Tips from Metro Health Sports Medicine

Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Rapidian and Metro Health Sports Medicine Center - both proud sponsors of the 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k - team up to talk winter running and spring race training tips!

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What's On Tap: February 13-19

Submitted 02-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With or without a Valentine, cozy up to a pint this weekend at your favorite brewpub.

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