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Polish festival returning to Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Polish Harvest Festival will once again be occurring at Rosa Parks Circle this year, running from Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26.

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Learning how to cook healthy, local with Grand Rapids Cooking School

Submitted 08-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Attendees of the class learned how to make a delicious three course meal from scratch using local food. The class is a low stress atmosphere where participants can get their hands dirty making the dishes at Uptown Kitchen.

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Brewery Vivant announces collaboration with New Belgium Brewing Co

Submitted 08-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant is now collaborating with the third largest craft brewer in America, releasing the first collaborative brew Aug 27.

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Local First kicks off Eat Local Challenge, reporters to share experiences

Submitted 08-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local First is encouraging Grand Rapidians to take the 10x10 Pledge. Rapidian reporters are invited to add their experiences and could win a pair of tickets to Fork Fest for their contributions.

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Uncle Jesse sets the record straight on dubstep

Submitted 08-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Dubstep producer Uncle Jesse talks about his inspiration for making music, genre constraints and why people need to shut up and enjoy the music. Uncle Jesse will be playing at City Lights Music Festival, at Calder Plaza August 17-18.

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West Michigan Indie Podcast Episode #8- Lucas Wilson Pt. 1

Submitted 08-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI sat down with singer/songwriter Lucas Wilson to talk about his new debut solo CD.

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Legendary Swiss film fest goes APE over local film

Submitted 08-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids-based filmmaker Joel Potrykus takes home high praise from this year’s 65th annual Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.

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Rapidian food reporter to judge in Grandwich competition

Submitted 08-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Chris Freeman's series of Grandwich review videos caught the attention of the competition organizers, and he will be one of three judges on August 17.

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ROWSTER hosts Wealthy Street 'Then And Now' exhibit

Submitted 08-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

ROWSTER New American Coffee is showing an exhibit with a silent auction for the rest of the summer with photographs provided by Daniel E. Johnson and Ryan Pavlovich.

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Catalyst Radio: Inaugural GRandJazzFest at Rosa Parks Circle Aug. 18

Submitted 08-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

GRandJazzFest is a free event at Rosa Parks Circle on Saturday, Aug. 18, featuring local musicians and performers with Michigan ties.

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