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Welcome to The Establishment

What used to be Monte's will open back up as The Establishment tonight. Here's a sneak peek inside this new West side hotspot. 

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Inside Shutterwerks Media

When people think of media production and development, most think of New York and Los Angeles. However, Michael Pearson and Steve Steketee of Shutterwerks Media look at that paradigm differently. In their minds, it’s ‘why not here?’

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Eric O'Brien is a Foodie

Radio personality, Facepalm Media Digital Content Strategist, Clear Channel Program Director and 2011 TEDxGrand Rapids On Stage Curator Eric O'Brien is a foodie. In fact, he almost became a chef. Here, he talks about his plans for the Wine, Beer and Food Festival. 

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G-Sync: Bluer Than Blue

Comedy comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. The trick is to know what you like if your palette is delicate. G-Sync's Tommy Allen grabs a seat with comic Sarah Jean Anderson. 

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When is Equal NOT Equal?

The Until Love Is Equal campaign finds out that not all causes are treated equally by outdoor advertisers.

Allegro Coaching to open fitness studio in Eastown's reopened Kingsley Building, Grand Rapids


LINC incubator launches with six new businesses in Grand Rapids' Madison Square


Historical Brookby Estate has a new owner


Santa Claus has a new parade route


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The Laugh is Back

Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids announces that LaughFest will return for a second year March 8-18. What's changed, what's stayed the same, how did last year go, and, of course, who's slated to perform?

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Dana Friis-Hansen on Taking the Reins of the Grand Rapids Art Museum

The Grand Rapids Art Museum has much to be excited about by way of a well-traveled, experienced curator coming from the south. Dana Friis-Hansen hails from Austin, Texas with a genuine passion for community and creative expression. Friis-Hansen shares his vision for the museum, his take on Grand Rapids and how he enjoys our fair city.