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The arrogance of an amateur cyclist.
“If I had taken five minutes to look up the tour route on Google earth, realistically calculated my expenses or browsed a single weather report, I would probably not have gone.” When I heard that two acquaintances of mine were planning to ride their bicycles around the shoreline of Lake Superior; the largest inland freshwater … Continue reading
Jim Linderman: Perpetually ahead of the collecting curve.
Original article available here. The quaintly pious lake shore town of Grand Haven is not somewhere I had expected an individual such as “popular culture writer, collector and visual artist” Jim Linderman to live, but he does so- reclusively but productively- hidden away amongst the dunes, “I really like Grand Haven, but I don’t want … Continue reading
Is it finally time for America to really reassess its transport choices?
Everybody has to get on board if we are to slow down the advance of climate change, yet even with gas prices steadily climbing, the Ford F-series Pickup remains the best selling auto for 2012. What is the reason for the unerring popularity of these vehicles? With tough new vehicle emissions legislation being rolled out … Continue reading
Con Artist Crew opening Premature?
Original article available here Con Artist crew, a new Art Collective based in Grand Rapids, showcased their new space in the Godfrey Building last Saturday 31st of March with “We own the night.” Upon our arrival we were greeted by a tall woman, earnestly ethereal and stern, who took our tickets and counted us accordingly … Continue reading
Founders Brewing Company champions the bolder beverage
Original article available here Photo courtesy of Jonathan Timothy Stoner Founders co-owner Dave Engbers tells the story of Founders growth-and the struggles to keeping going before they discovered the key to their current success. Every year hundreds of businesses open up all over Grand Rapids. Making sure a business doesn’t merely survive but also thrives … Continue reading
Art brings crowds downtown to Art.Downtown.
Original article available here My singular but jolly criticism of the night was that there was simply not enough time to take in everything that was on offer. The annual event Art.Downtown took place this past Friday April 13. With over 300 artists and 30 locations it is one of the largest arts related events … Continue reading
Montessori students take a stand against bullying
Original article here A group of Montessori students aged between nine and eleven have formed OASA: the Organization Against Student Abuse. 20% of all children say they have been bullied. At Grand Rapids Montessori school,some students have decided to make an organized stand against bullying. “It’s not nice to see people being bullied, called names … Continue reading
Martha’s Vineyard: no ordinary corner shop
Original article here. Owner Kameel Chamelly discusses how he turned one residential street corner into a mecca for lovers of fine wine and all things gourmet. Every year hundreds of businesses open up all over Grand Rapids. Making sure a business doesn’t merely survive but also thrives is a difficult and complicated process- requiring constant … Continue reading
Wealthy Orphans perform at WYCE’s Jammies this Valentine’s Day
Original article available here. The Wealthy Orphans will be performing in the front room of The Intersection at 6:05 p.m. on the 14th of February as part of WYCE’s award series. The Wealthy Orphans have been nominated for their first ever Jammies award for the album “A little piece of the pie” in the Best … Continue reading
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