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Ralston Bowles to play Local First Street Party

Submitted 05-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Ralston Bowles to perform at Local First Street Party on June 1 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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Sheryl Budnik's relentless landscapes on view at Forest Hills Fine Art Center

Submitted 05-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The painterly landscapes of Sheryl Budnik are on display at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center through June 12.

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State Street gets its life back through re//STATE

Submitted 05-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The desolate area of State Street in the Heartside neighborhood has been in desperate need of revitalization for years. This weekend will highlight the street's potential.

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Save the Date for the Rock the Block Street Street Fair June 15th, 2013!

Submitted 05-15-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

It’s time to Rock the Block! Join LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. on Madison Avenue at Hall Street on June 15th, 2013 from 11am to 6pm to celebrate community, culture and connection to opportunity!

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West MI Fractivist: Jeff Smith and the 'People's EPA' indict the oil & gas industry

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Jeff Smith opens up about fracking, corporate media, and his efforts at GRIID.

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West MI Fractivist Steve Losher: "We've got every right to be here!"

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Steve Losher provides insights on the effects of hydraulic fracturing and MLAWD's journey to save state land.

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Fracking comes to West Michigan

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

GRCC's Writing for Publication class interviews local fractivists - citizen activists concerned about the dangers of fracking.

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Bloom Collective to screen The Trials of Henry Kissinger

Submitted 05-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids infoshop The Bloom Collective (8 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids) will host a screening of the documentary "The Trials of Henry Kissinger".

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Community Media Center captures community stories

Submitted 05-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Community Media Center held its annual meeting Thursday night- but this time, the event was used as a chance to capture the stories of our community.

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GrandCon reveals free comic day giveaway plans and special guests

Submitted 05-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Marc H. Specter and Brian W. Lenz reveal their plans for a month-long May promotion and a list of featured guests.

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