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DAAC members discuss art collective's future, importance to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Through fundraisers and partnerships with like-minded organizations the Division Avenue Arts Collective is encouraging interest in the local art scene while contemplating future steps.

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Film festival submissions coordinator encourages community, diversity

Submitted 03-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Robby Morgan wants a diverse and collaborating film community that doesn't have negative elements of elitism.

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Local film production coordinator relishes role in company "family"

Submitted 03-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Storytelling Pictures production coordinator Frankie Bailey manages film production details in a city that she says is radically different than the Grand Rapids she left eight years ago.

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Comedy team to give live commentary on B movie screening at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

WST3K, a live improv overdub similar to Mystery Science Theater 3000, will showcase area comedians mocking the film "Black Fist" on March 13 as part of LaughFest.

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Story Matters: Marlee Grace Hanson wants to be part of the churning

Submitted 03-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Marlee Grace Hanson, improvisational artist and shop keeper, talks about the growth and support she sees in Grand Rapids- and how she wants to be a part of making that possible.

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Catalyst Radio: CMC project is Elevating Voices in neighborhoods through access to modern media

Submitted 03-07-2014 under NEWS

A 3-year W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant is funding a Community Media Center project to bring media tools and training to Grand Rapids neighborhoods.

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Local band The Soil and the Sun records "apocalyptic" third album

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Soil and the Sun recently finished laying down tracks in Chicago for their third album and discussed the new record's guests, sounds and themes.

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Nonprofit supports single fathers in Grand Rapids and beyond

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A Father's Walk (AFW) is a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, MI, founded by Matt Haviland, dedicated to supporting and serving single dads in greater Grand Rapids and beyond.

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More than metal: Gazelle Girl celebrates VIP Charm Tour winner

Submitted 02-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Gazelle Girl VIP Charm Tour winner Cassidy Munger took a behind the scenes look at Terryberry's manufacturing facility to watch the 2014 charm take shape.

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Vault of Midnight unlocks comics for everyone

Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A profile of the new comic book store, Vault of Midnight, its owners and their customers.

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