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UICA + KCAD: What can we expect from this new alliance?

Submitted 08-24-2013 under OPINION

The merger of KCAD and UICA, while a boon to the college, may compromise the arts organization.

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Place matters if cities are for people

Submitted 08-20-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Building healthy, functional, productive cities is challenging, but there are tools to do it. One such tool is the Grand Rapids master plan.

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Bingeing on sweet art at "Hard Femme"

Submitted 08-19-2013 under OPINION

A review of the ambitious one-night-only show of approximately 90 works of art by local, national and international artists, based upon the theme of gender expression within the femme realm.

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Don't mean a thing if it ain't got...

Submitted 08-14-2013 under OPINION

As a local event producer, I'd like to respond to the potential exit of swing dancing downtown.

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Fashion designer creates clothes for expressive people of all kinds

Submitted 08-13-2013 under OPINION

Ashley Triệu, designer of Iconoclasp, creates colorful ready-to-wear clothing for creative tastes in her small apartment home.

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It's canning season!

Submitted 08-09-2013 under OPINION

The Local Feed on WYCE provides tips for canning locally grown produce.

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Harmony Brewing Company introduces local lunch menu

Submitted 08-06-2013 under OPINION

Beer for lunch? Harmony Brewing Company suggests just that, with a new lunch menu and a new lower alcohol beer.

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Thai around Grand Rapids in two minutes

Submitted 08-05-2013 under OPINION

I do a lightning round review of 13 Thai restaurants in less than two minutes.

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John Butler Trio fans jump onstage during memorable concert

Submitted 08-05-2013 under OPINION

At least five members of the audience jumped onstage during the encore of John Butler Trio performance at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Highlights from the show included classic jam "Ocean" and an end of the world dance party.

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Exploring Wealthy Street Station

Submitted 07-31-2013 under OPINION

A group of Rapidian interns enjoyed a station burger at Wealthy Street Station.

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