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Glance at the Past - Eagle Hotel

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Eagle Hotel, built in 1834, served the residents and visitors of the city for ninety-nine years. It had many landlords during its tenure, but one was remembered for killing a guest.

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Glance at the Past - Pioneer Travels

Submitted 04-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

The diary kept by Mrs. John Almy describes the difficulties of travel, both overland and by water, during the pioneer days of Grand Rapids.

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Mothers, Sisters, Daughters

Submitted 04-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Author and missioner, Edwina Gateley, will offer a presentation about women on whose shoulders we all stand.

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Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity

Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Allen is organizing a May 2 Creston Art Battle to support neighborhood group.

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Davina & the Vagabonds - Lipstick & Chrome

Submitted 04-05-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Local resident to start beer co-op

Submitted 04-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Dallas McCulloch wants to start a beer co-op in Grand Rapids.

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Mayor Heartwell hosts live call-in show Monday night at 5

Submitted 04-02-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Summer beer arrives at Brewery Vivant

Submitted 04-02-2012 under NEWS

Brewery Vivant introduces summer beer at private party, available to public today.

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Poet laureate David Cope initiates first poetry conference in city

Submitted 04-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

David Cope, local poet laureate and program director of the inaugural Grand Rapids Poets' Conference, talks to us about the conference-as well as his own influences and inspirations.

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The Ragbirds "The Bully"

Submitted 03-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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