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Harvest Party at Well House

Submitted 09-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Well House is hosting a block party to celebrate the fall harvest.

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Impart: Local artist Consuelo Poland used art to speak

Submitted 09-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Consuelo Poland answers a few important questions about art. Her functional art piece is available for viewing at Women's City Club during ArtPrize.

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Impart: Abstract painter Thomas Hammer argues art is defined by art world authorities

Submitted 09-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

NYC artist Thomas Hammer explores chaos and control in his artwork and in his answers to our questions.

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LA zip code, Michigan attitude: Sam Logan Khaleghi on filmmaking

Submitted 09-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Emmy-nominated film producer and actor Sam Logan Khaleghi returns to Grand Rapids from Los Angeles this Friday to personally present his new feature film, Approaching Midnight.

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Midwest Ferret Fellowship Faire to arrive in Grandville

Submitted 09-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The fourth ferret show in the midwest is staged to take place in Grandville and benefits a local ferret shelter.

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The Local Feed talks to Michael Crittenden about Reel Food

Submitted 09-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WYCE’s The Local Feed talks to Michael Crittenden about local fish

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Mitten Brewing Co. works to fill void in Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 09-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Established less than a year ago last October, The Mitten Brewing Company's first year has been one of massive growth.Their plan for the future: keep on growing.

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East Hills public input session hosts first draft review

Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

East Hills Council of neighbors will meet and review research at ICCF next Monday, reviewing a draft plan presented by Lott3Metz Architecture.

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Monument and Veterans Memorial Park to receive facelift

Submitted 09-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Two historic parks honoring Grand Rapids' fallen are undergoing transformation in a $3 million dollar redesign.

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Tree Huggers grocery to close doors this Sunday

Submitted 09-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Package-free grocery and eco-friendly retail shop Tree Huggers will be closing its doors, going out with a farewell party on Sunday.

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