Andreas TerlaakNeil Diamond: He knows where he is appreciated. GRAND RAPIDS — Neil Diamond is ready to say “Hello Again” to West Michigan. The venerable singer-songwriter is set to return to Grand Rapids, where he has long enjoyed a solid…
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Andreas TerlaakNeil Diamond: He knows where he is appreciated. GRAND RAPIDS — Neil Diamond is ready to say “Hello Again” to West Michigan. The venerable singer-songwriter is set to return to Grand Rapids, where he has long enjoyed a solid…
Perhaps we need some summer escapism. Maybe we’re sick of the air of doom and gloom that accompanies constant news reports on war, recession and unemployment. Or perhaps there’s just something in the air. Whatever made the stars align just so, the sound of ABBA is back, in a big way. (File Photo)
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Grand Rapids artist and clothing designer Sarah Jo Saunders sells her Jo Clothing apparel at the monthly Avenue of the Arts Market on South Division Avenue and on etsy.com. The budding designer is part of a growing fashion class in West Michigan. (Press Photo/Katie Barnes)
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Press Photo/Delbridge Langdon Jr.Oh, what a night! A line of skaters decked out in ’70s garb sails around the rink at Woodland Skating during Floyd Mayweather party on Saturday night. RELATED CONTENT • More photos GRAND RAPIDS — Forget about…