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Dear Silver Spork, It's not you... It's me...

Submitted 05-06-2013 under VOICES

My food truck memoir, with memories and lessons learned in the two years running the Silver Spork as a new resident of Grand Rapids.

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Local Music Review: "Softer Sticks" by Chain of Lakes

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

On Saturday, May 4th 2013, Grand Rapids MI band Chain of Lakes releases their newest album, “Softer Sticks”.

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Matt Black releases fourth album "Oak Street Market" this Monday

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

A review of Matt Black's album "Oak Street Market" which is being released Monday, May 6th on Grand Rapids label Young Heavy Souls.

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The Campanellis release debut album "Camp Optimist"

Submitted 05-03-2013 under OPINION

Camp Optimist: The Campanellis' energetic debut album launches with a listening party at The Meanwhile.

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"Room 237" and "The Shining" screening at UICA

Submitted 04-30-2013 under OPINION

The UICA screens Rodney Ascher's unconventional documentary as well as Kubrick's cerebral classic.

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Future Rock takes concertgoers to a galaxy far, far away

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

The progressive electronic band deftly combines guitar, synthesizer and drums with loops and samples to create an unforgettable sonic and visual experience at The Stache

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Pieces, moments of Art.Downtown. 2013 leave strong impressions

Submitted 04-29-2013 under OPINION

After the one-night event, I review what lingered in the mind from this year's kick-off of Grand Rapids' art season.

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Camera and Collage exhibit captures essence of Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-25-2013 under OPINION

Documentation of "Camera and Collage Show" at Sanctuary Gallery for Art.Downtown.

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"The We and the I" lacks Gondry's unique visual flair at UICA

Submitted 04-25-2013 under OPINION

Michel Gondry's "The We and the I" is playing at The UICA.

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Plans for Grand Rapids hostel still in the works, but ideas are evolving

Submitted 04-21-2013 under VOICES

Founders of the anticipated Stay Hostel are learning and rolling with the punches as they struggle to get vision off the ground.

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