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What do you see: Anne Gates explores the why of our 'Motivation'

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

In a vast collection of work surrounded by masses of people, these small, breakable and (until now) mundane materials have the power to hold my gaze.

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Like paintings? Head down to The Spot

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Curated by two art-loving businessmen and a landscape artist, The Spot is a venue filled with a variety of strong work.

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Pub 43 organizes cohesive Conversation

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Pub 43 on Division fills its usually dynamic space with a conversation hung specifically for ArtPrize 2012.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Pete Weatherhead's 'G Rap City' a prize to behold

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

With a call to remove guns from Grand Rapids, Pete Weatherhead updates his roots.

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ABCD 83 makes visual breakthrough with More or Less

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Using a combination of sculptural installation, music and video projection the Chicago-based ABCD 83 pushes the boundaries of conceptual art.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Dave Ford, swinging into sound

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Dave Ford has created an artful connection between the joy of swinging and sound. With his Swing Set Drum Kit, participants can explore sound through a unique mode and leave never to think of swing sets or sounds in the same way.

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A Spirituality Workshop for Men

Submitted 09-28-2012 under NONPROFITS

This is a retreat experience for men who are willing to remove their ear buds long enough to hear God’s voice in the ordinary circumstances of life.

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Battle India: four Indian food buffets reviewed

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

I examine and give a quick review of four local Indian lunch buffets.

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Luke Winslow-King Trio brings timeless tunes to Mexicains Sans Frontieres

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Review of the Luke Winslow-King Trio performance at Mexicains Sans Frontieres September 2012

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Letting go with mewithoutYou

Submitted 09-26-2012 under OPINION

mewithoutYou performs at Calvin's Covenant Fine Arts Center on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Their Bassist, Greg Jehanian, talks about creative leaps and transcending genre pigeonholes.

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