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Circus career for long-time ringmaster more than pursuit of happiness

Submitted 09-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Johnathan Lee Iverson sheds light on traveling with the Ringling Bros. and his view on the purpose of life.

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Story Matters: Dustin Wilfert finds community in local film, theatre

Submitted 09-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Wilfert never intended to stay in Grand Rapids, but he's discovered things about the film and theatre community- and the city as a whole- that "make it very difficult to leave."

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ELK Brewing aims for December opening

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NEWS

The Wealthy Street brewery is nearing the completion of their construction, and they say the community can help.

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Head of ambitious public art projects in New York City joins grand juror team for ArtPrize 2013

Submitted 09-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

This interview with Anne Pasternak, ArtPrize 2013 Grand Prize Juror, is one of a series of three interviews helping ArtPrize visitors get to know the perspective of this year's jurors.

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Founders Brewing Co. reveals expanded taproom

Submitted 09-16-2013 under NEWS

Founders completes another phase of its $26 million expansion. This Monday, they unveil a larger taproom, kitchen, front porch, beer garden and company store.

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Story Matters: Kathleen Russell remembers history of Indian Mounds

Submitted 09-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kathleen Russell talks about the artificial Indian Mounds that we have at Ah Nab Awen park, and the history that precedes them.

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Mitten Brewing Co. works to fill void in Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 09-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Established less than a year ago last October, The Mitten Brewing Company's first year has been one of massive growth.Their plan for the future: keep on growing.

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Downtown Market brings local flavor to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The new Downtown Market, which offers local food and community events along with vendors, has officially opened its indoor market hall.

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Failure-Lab to host show in Detroit

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After selling out its inaugural show at Wealthy Theatre, Failure-Lab will bring its philosophy of embracing failure to Detroit for its second show Thursday, November 21 at the Detroit Opera House.

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Grand Valley professor breaks down educational borders

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Zulema Moret, writer, professor and spiritual director, assists underprivileged Latino adults in getting a diploma from their home country.

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