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Catalyst Radio: Local music event a benefit for Girls Rock GR music camp

Submitted 03-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW A unique musical experience is slated for tomorrow even, March 30, with local musicians performing pieces all done a cappella style. Bare – a...

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Ski racing grrl Emma Starner to compete in NASTAR Nationals

Submitted 03-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

When she leaves the gate to bomb down a ski hill, Emma Starner growls. This tiny blonde haired, blue eyed 7-year-old girl ski racer has a fierce attitude and a developing ski racing talent. She’s taking her skills to Colorado this week to see...

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Story Cafe to include free samples, live music, storytelling in grand opening

Submitted 02-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Story Cafe, a new coffee shop and community center in town, will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, February 16. The celebration will include free samples throughout the day, live music and storytelling. Since its soft opening, the cafe has...

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Kids helping kids: The gift of music shared through The Crescendo Foundation

Submitted 12-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Piano Cottage is filled with music! It’s where Jody Deems-McCargar teaches young people to love music, make music and expand their horizons as they grow, learn and develop their talents. She and husband, Wright McCargar, well-known local...

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Live.Dance.Move inspires change in our community

Submitted 12-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Kate Rehmus, creator of Live.Dance.Move, is using her own life experiences to help build confidence and community across the Grand Rapids area. She teaches 15 classes a week, and she’s been doing it for six years. While dancing was something...

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Frankenstein For President: local film maker releases silent film

Submitted 10-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local activist and independent film maker Matt Judge has enlisted a small army of friends to realize his goal of writing and filming his first movie. "Frankenstein for President" is a silent film that Judge describes as "part horror,...

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Students collaborate on environmentally conscious art project for SiTE:LAB Blandford

Submitted 06-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The creative minds at SiTE:LAB, those creators of art experiences in real world settings, have their sights set on the tree lined paths and lush green spaces of Blandford Nature Center for a second year in a row. This year they have about 30 pieces...

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Con Artist Crew looks to change the perception of art in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

In October 2011, Magdalene Law and Reuben Garcia, both graduates of Kendall College of Art and Design, teamed up to form Con Artist Crew. Having had work displayed in galleries around the city, the two artists decided it was time to take the next...

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Tenth annual Tour de Westside to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services

Submitted 03-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Nothing says spring like cold beers and a relaxing bicycle ride through the city. Put the two together and you’ve got the Tour de Westside. This year marks the 10th anniversary (and 11th occasion) of the Tour, which is set to take place on...

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Kendall students' exhibit at Monroe Community Church to end this weekend

Submitted 03-01-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Art Show "Artists are gifted by God with the ability to help others see things in a new way,” explained Harry Lew, campus minister for Kendall Christian Fellowship, “Their drawings, paintings, collages or photographs should give...

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