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Lena Chanel sets out to conquer Grand Rapids, the country

Submitted 07-05-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

With her traveling companion the VIIth and the rest of "Clergy," Chanel is seeking to come get the attention one city at a time.

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Name it Creston: How the neighborhood got its name

Submitted 07-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

CNA's Volunteer Historian finds out how Creston got its name.

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West Michigan Indie Podcast Episode #5- Casey Stratton Part 1

Submitted 07-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI sat down with Grand Rapids' own pop singer/songwriter Casey Stratton to learn about his new album "The Calling of the Crows."

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Radix Tavern to focus on more than food

Submitted 07-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Radix Tavern, a new restaurant that will specialize in traditional Southern style cooking, will open in Eastown on the site of the former Queen’s Pub. The owner and executive chef plan on bringing both quality food and local sourcing into light.

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Diversity of art collected in new West Michigan guide

Submitted 07-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The West Michigan Art Guide aims to make it easy to find art galleries and art events in West Michigan.

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New Eastown eatery will serve up all local, all the time

Submitted 06-29-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Trillium Haven, a "farm-to-table" restaurant, opens July 7.

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Color Run comes to Grand Rapids, benefits local charity

Submitted 06-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The colorful 5k visits over 40 cities this year, making a stop in downtown Grand Rapids this August.

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Founders Fest expands lineup, adds second stage

Submitted 06-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

With an increased budget for two stages, more bands than ever and additional space for artist booths, Founders Fest 2012 seeks to have its biggest year in its five year existence.

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We Got This: Cabin Time artists talk about their roaming residency

Submitted 06-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In episode one of of We Got This, an online audio series showcasing local DIY projects and the people behind them, we talk to the local artists behind Cabin Time.

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Chinese proverbs, sayings come alive thanks to Calvin profs

Submitted 06-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Calvin College profs translate and explain many Chinese proverbs and sayings.

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