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Blue Molly: Happy to be blue

Submitted 01-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids has an enormous amount of talented musicians, not the least of which being Daniel and Brett Beelen, two members of the band, Blue Molly. Blue Molly is composed of a diverse group including a business owner, two auto industry workers,...

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Five Questions with Local Artists: Ann Chuchvara

Submitted 12-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

 These five questions have been posed to several different local artists, their responses create this series. Ann Chuchvara earned a BF A at Grand Valley State University and an MFA at University of Colorado. She currently works and...

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Five Questions with Local Artists: Cindi Ford

Submitted 12-18-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

These five questions have been posed to several different local artists, their responses create this series. Cindi Ford has been teaching Printmaking part-time at Kendall College of Art & Design for over a decade. She is known for her non-...

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Grand Rapids college students share ways to deal with stress and form good study habits

Submitted 12-16-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

It's final exams week, and everyone is feeling crunched. Amanda Clark, a senior student at Grand Valley State University, said, “I have a capstone presentation that’s due tomorrow and my capstone project due the day of the final. I have self-...

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Five Questions with Local Artists: Michael Pfleghaar

Submitted 12-11-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

These five questions have been posed to several different local artists, their responses create this series. First up, Michael Pfleghaar, local painter and orginal member of Tanglefoot Studios.   What do you do and why do you do it? Mixed media...

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On the Record: A Q&A with 24 News 8 investigative reporter Ken Kolker

Submitted 12-06-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

This periodic feature for The Rapidian will spotlight the media personality behind the byline, camera or mic.  Like clockwork, every evening at 6:05 Ken Kolker receives a call from his biggest fan – his mother. Monday through Friday, she...

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Croatian Girls Choir to perform in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-03-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

The renowned European girls' choir, "Little Stars" ("ZVJEZDICE") will be visiting Grand Rapids during their USA tour this month. From Zagreb, Croatia, the choir will be presenting the sound and spirit of Europe through Christmas songs.  ...

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Grand Rapids Women's Chorus: Unity, inclusiveness and diversity through song

Submitted 12-03-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

The sound of dozens of voices singing in harmony can be a powerful experience, one that brings a feeling of wholeness on a physical and emotional level. To achieve this takes a lot of practice and hard work on the part of the singers. This is what...

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Community Profile | Rachel Lee, the accidental historian

Submitted 11-22-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

Rachel Lee has sound advice for Grand Rapids city residents: “Get involved with your city.” Lee can talk the talk because she has certainly walked the walk. The East Hills resident and now “retired” president of the East Hills Neighborhood...

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National Novel Writing Month: To Build Without Tearing Down

Submitted 11-15-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

With the recent time change reminding us of how bleak November can get, you might find yourself looking for a diversion to keep your spirits up. So what about that novel you’ve always wanted to write? Why don’t you finally start writing that this...

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