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Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill delivers hotspot for Americana music

Submitted 07-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Ted Smith, one of the owners of Tip Top, sits down with The Rapidian to discuss the progress over the past year and some thoughts for the future.

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In Season July 13, 2012

Submitted 07-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come see what's new and what's good at the Farmer's Market! Peaches are showing up and sweet corn is going fast!

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Local artist selected to travel to Israel and Palestine

Submitted 07-12-2012 under OPINION

Alynn Guerra, the owner of Red Hydrant Press, received an invitation by Hope Equals to be a part of a group gathered to learn about incorporating justice into art. She leaves on July 21 for the two week trip.

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Free Pie premiering at UICA, after party to follow

Submitted 07-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Writer-director Caleb Slain talks about the upcoming premiere of his short film, "Free Pie," which premieres tonight in the UICA theater. The after party will include a Q&A with Slain as well as other filmmakers.

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Potato Moon tells the story of a "Ghost"

Submitted 07-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids family band returns with timeless tales of love and apparitions.

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BISSELL Blocktail Party grants announced: $163,650 shared by recipients

Submitted 07-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The numbers are in from the BISSELL Blocktail Party, and the money raised will be split up among 11 recipients.

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Mark Kahny and The Boogie Woogie Babies perform at Jazz at the Zoo

Submitted 07-10-2012 under NEWS

People of all ages gather at John Ball Zoo to enjoy Monday night jazz hosted by the West Michigan Jazz Society.

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Romanian immigrant's memoir describes totalitarianism through a child's eyes

Submitted 07-10-2012 under NEWS

Immigrant Carmen Bugan describes her life as the child of a Romanian dissident.

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Bar Divani offers weekly wine education

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Owner Rimple Nayyar teaches a class on wine every Wednesday geared to help people learn more about wine in a social atmosphere.

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Baxter Community Center greenhouse cultivates healthier, friendlier community

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Baxter Community Center greenhouse was created to serve as an oasis in a food desert. Neighborhood residents on the SE side are being trained how to grow and cook healthy food right in their own back yards.

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