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Free program looks at life of Progressive Era activist: Educator Josephine Ahnefeldt Goss

Submitted 03-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

This local activist was on the forefront of numerous significant community contributions after she arrived in Grand Rapids in 1887.

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WMI gets real with Stepdad

Submitted 03-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI gets down to the bottom of things with Stepdad

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Local beer expert Ben Darcie celebrates Michigan beer community

Submitted 03-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids beer enthusiast, reviewer, and representative talks about his experience within the local beer culture.

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Re-envisioning the Avenue: new membership requirements signify more cohesive era.

Submitted 03-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

“It's an indication that the Avenue is growing and developing into a legitimate organization of talented, motivated artists who want to share what they do," says Amanda Carmer of Craft House gallery.

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Catalyst Radio: KDL establishes new Local Indie collection, supporting West Michigan talent

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

Nearly 200 items already populate Kent District Library’s Local Indie collection at two branch locations, but KDL hopes to grow the new special sections and is seeking more donations of locally self-published or independently published books and music.

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Large body of work by two artists charts visual journey

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Two Sisters collaborate for art exhibit running March 3 - April 29 at Dominican Center.

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WMI finds gold with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers

Submitted 03-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI chills in The Pyramid Scheme's Green Room with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers

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"Wonder Women" at UICA traces evolution of American superheroines

Submitted 03-07-2013 under OPINION

Kristy Guevara-Flanagan's documentary Wonder Women, a pop-culture documentary with plenty of heart and a bit of kick, is screening for free at UICA.

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Heartside Gallery and Studio on Etsy

Submitted 03-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Heartside Gallery and Studio opens an Etsy shop featuring a wide variety of artwork and mediums.

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Grand Rapidians rally around cause of immigration reform

Submitted 03-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

West Michigan Coalition for Immigration Reform aims to bring awareness to the community at large about the realities and difficulties immigrants face and why reform is needed.

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