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Stones-themed Starlight Six NYE Show planned at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Michigan favorites "Starlight Six" reform to return to Wealthy Theatre once again, on New Year's Eve - their tribute to the 'Stones, called "Exile on Wealthy Street," will be the best NYE concert in town - and the best deal on tickets.

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Story Matters: Janet Peterson remembers rolling down Lookout Hill as a child

Submitted 09-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Janet Peterson remembers her father taking the kids to Lookout Hill- and is reminded of her own memories downtown whenever she sees kids rolling down the hills at Meijer Gardens now.

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Story Matters: Jennifer Prasad watches downtown buildings change, grow

Submitted 09-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jennifer Prasad stopped by our story fort when we were at Propaganda Doughnuts and talks about how she's seen ArtPrize - and downtown- change.

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Green building alive, thriving in West Michigan

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

When it comes to green building, West Michigan takes a back seat to no one.

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In Season: September 28, 2013

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

The last weekend of September is upon us! Stop by Fulton Street this Saturday for the best selection of autumn goods.

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Faith and Belief Beyond Modernity

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

No theology without culture; but there can be a culture without theology--a situation where many find themselves today: in a theological desert.

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Story Matters: Tim Joseph says he's never disagreed with the people's choice

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tim Joseph finds great discoveries at SiTE:LAB while down at ArtPrize, but says he doesn't worry too much about voting because he's always agreed with the public vote.

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Story Matters: Matt Seager comes back for music in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Matt Seager discovered Grand Rapids' food, beer and music scenes when he attended Aquinas College. Seager sat down with us at Ah Nab Awen Park and told us what makes him still come back to visit Grand Rapids whenever he gets the chance.

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Story Matters: Tim Milton compares east side of state to West Michigan

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tim Milton sat down and talked to us while he was at Ah Nab Awen Park and talked to The Rapidian about what he likes about living here after growing up on the east side of the state.

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Story Matters: Morgan Madden looks for meaning in art

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young Morgan Madden is starting to develop how she looks at art. Last year, she says, she was just looking at sculptures. But this year, she's looking for a lot more.

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