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Filmmaker Caleb Slain wants you to support UICA

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids filmmaker Caleb Slain talks about his approach to filmmaking, why he doesn't think too much and why you should go support your local independent movie theater.

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Rooftop Couture gives Grand Rapids a new style

Submitted 08-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An event highlighting West Michigan’s homegrown designers, stylists and models

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Maru Sushi to open in East Hills

Submitted 08-01-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Song, owner of Maru Sushi in Okemos, plans to go back to the basics and focus on quality food and the customer experience in the opening of his new location.

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Sustainable Business Forum to host scholarship golf outing

Submitted 07-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Outing will raise funds for annual scholarship for students in sustainability-related coursework.

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West Michigan Indie Podcast Episode #7- Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys

Submitted 07-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI sat down with country rockers Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Co. re-opening as Michigan's first organic brewery

Submitted 07-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grands Rapid's Brewing Co. will be re-opening under new management in October of this year as Michigan's first organic brewery.

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One person can change the world

Submitted 07-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

As a dedicated member of the I Believe I Become community, Minnie Dentmond has never missed a meeting. She started attending gatherings in the Central Zone, and is continuing to lend her wisdom as the East Zone joins the B2B movement.

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YouthBuild provides local youth with tools for success

Submitted 07-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local YouthBuild graduate, Dashaun Kirby, talks about the program and his plans for the future.

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Michael Moore to speak at Fountain Street Church

Submitted 07-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Award winning documentarian Michael Moore will be coming to the Fountain Street Church to talk about his new book "Here Comes Trouble" as part of the Grand Rapids Public Library's GR Reads series.

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Meet your local elected official, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen

Submitted 07-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Kent County Commissioner talks about about the redistricting of Kent County, campaigning, his reasons for running for office and the funds needed to do so.

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