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Catalyst Radio: Youth Recording Arts Academy learns skills at Mackinaw Harvest Studios

Submitted 01-04-2013 under NEWS

A collaboration between Mackinaw Harvest Music and Community Media Center trains high schoolers through a 10-week course on the recording and production industry.

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How homeless is homeless?

Submitted 01-04-2013 under OPINION

I find myself questioning on a daily basis if the homeless people I see every day are truly homeless or just bad actors?

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Brewery Vivant to host Night Out for The Rapidian

Submitted 01-04-2013 under OPINION

Join us on Sunday, January 13 as we celebrate some special Rapidian content contributors. 20% of your beverage purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio--Crystal McGinn

Submitted 01-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Initially I got my inspiration from old videogames, like RPGs (role-playing games), and I get them from experiences of my own life.

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Serita's Black Rose - "Rainbow"

Submitted 01-03-2013 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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American Kestrel falcon returned to natural habitat after care at Blandford Nature Center

Submitted 01-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A coworker finds a weakened young falcon in the parking lot at work. After a time of rehabilitation at Blandford Nature Center, the falcon returns for release into its natural habitat.

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Herschell Turner Fine Art - Pastels and Mixed Media

Submitted 01-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Artist Herschell Turner, former NBA and Harlem Globetrotter will exhibit his fine art at Dominican Center at Marywood from December 31 - February 27. Come meet the artist at a reception on February 10th from Noon through 4 pm at DCM.

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Asheville beer reviewer tours Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 12-31-2012 under NEWS

Local beer reviewer Ben Darcie led Asheville beer reviewer Adam Reinke on a tour visiting microbreweries in and surrounding Grand Rapids for a day.

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West Michigan Indie harmonizes With Brena

Submitted 12-31-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Steffan and Sean Copenhaver talk about their band 'Brena" with WMI.

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New Eagle Scout emphasizes importance of seeking help

Submitted 12-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

On Thursday, Dec. 27, Christopher Quiroz received his Eagle Badge from Boy Scouts of America Troop 200. During his Eagle Scout speech, Quiroz encouraged his audience to recognize their need for others.

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