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ONLINE FEATURE
Out
for a spin By
Cristina Stavro
Whether they ride for practical reasons
or the sheer joy of speed, the number of
bicyclists in Grand Rapids seems to be on
the rise. Read
Full Story >
FEATURES
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Preserving
land for the future By
Dan Schoonmaker
The Land Conservancy of West
Michigan and its environmental partners are
calling the development of a green infrastructure
a top regional priority.
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Live,
on stage By
Jamie deGraaf
2010
fall arts preview for professional arts
groups in West Michigan plus a sampling
of college theater productions.
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Gearing
up for ArtPrize 2010 By
Marty Primeau
While
organizers have spent the past year tweaking
some details, ArtPrize founder Rick DeVos
says this year’s event will echo
last year’s.
Life
and Style
Tilling to Table; prison volunteer Marianne Tanis; Nomads Travel Club;
Destination: 1111; The Connection at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture
Park; Tea time in West Michigan.
18
Grand
Times The Grand Rapids Homecoming and 60th
Anniversary Celebration held in August 1910
was quite a party.
20
Profile
Grand Rapids Minister Jerry Zandstra landed a role as a preacher in “The
Genesis Code.”
26
Design
Sparkeology, a new furniture company in Holland; Kevin Budelmann and Yang
Kim of People Design have written a book, “Brand Identity Essentials.”
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City Guide
Shiraz Grille reviewed; Chef Erin Jeffers at Olive’s Restaurant profiled;
complete dining list; 25 Kitchen and Bar; Chicago-based Lubriphonic; Hot
Shots.
