BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eat Local, West Michigan!//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Eat Local, West Michigan! X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eat Local, West Michigan! X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T220059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T120011 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T120011 UID:2736@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Noto's Charity Spring 2012 Wine Fest DESCRIPTION:Noto's Old World Dining is pleased to announce their 2012 Spring Wine Fest event will benefit six local non-profit groups. Half of the VIP ticket sales\, a portion of each general admission ticket sales and a silent auction will help support the important work these groups do in west Michigan. The annual event is organized by the Noto family. This premier wine and food event features tempting appetizers\, exquisite Italian food and sumptuous desserts prepared by Noto's award-winning chefs - accompanied by over 300 fine wines from Italy\, Michigan and around the world. Cost: General $60 to day prior\, $65 day of event - VIP $100 to day prior\, $110 day of LOCATION:6600 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/notos-charity-spring-2012-wine-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T115516 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T115516 UID:2732@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Spring Vintage Unveiling Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Come join the wineries of The West Central Wine Trail for a spring wine tasting at The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville. Tickets will be available soon for $15.00 and will be sold at participating wineries. Tickets come with 5 tastings\, additional tastings may be purchased at the event. For more information\, stop in at any of the participating wineries and check back in often for updates! LOCATION:3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville, MI, 49426, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/spring-vintage-unveiling-wine-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T115113 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T115113 UID:2730@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:The All Michigan "Not So Taxing" Wine Event DESCRIPTION:The Gilmore Collection presents an informal "walk around" wine tasting featuring ... 20 Michigan wineries present ... over 100 wines to sample ... meet the winemakers ... have fun ... meet new people. $20 per guest @ the door. For more info\, call Bob Koski at 616-581-2218. LOCATION:20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/the-all-michigan-not-so-taxing-wine-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120507 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T114737 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T114737 UID:2727@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Spring Sip & Savor DESCRIPTION:Join us the weekend of May 5-6\, 2012 for the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s annual Spring Sip & Savor wine trail event. As our vineyards wake to the sun & warmth of May\, we invite you to enjoy special wine and food pairings at each of the wineries on the wine trail and help support Migrant Education in Leelanau County. For added fun\, event participants are encouraged to participate in our Sip o’ de Mayo Hat Contest try to win one of the prizes that many of the wineries will be offering and the fabulousGrand Prize of two nights lodging at The Homestead\, dinner for two with appetizers and dessert at La Becasse\, Sunday brunch for two at the Bluebird\, a wood-fired pizza from the Hearth & Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms and a pair of tickets to any LPVA Weekend tour or the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival! As an added feature\, $5 from every ticket will benefit Migrant Education in Leelanau County! Tickets are limited and our events usually sell out\, so be sure to order early! Details are available on the winery prizes and food & wine pairings page! Spring Sip & Savor has been designed to provide seasoned wine trail guests or first time visitors with a truly memorable experience that will allow them to celebrate spring\, indulge their senses and learn more about Leelanau Peninsula wines. Most importantly it is an event that delivers fun! Visit up to 8 wineries on Saturday from 11 to 6pm\, and up to 8 on Sunday from noon to 5pm. Tickets are just $35 and include wine and food pairings at each winery\, a commemorative glass and a $5 gift certificate\, that can be used at any LPVA winery. CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS LOCATION:Traverse City, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/spring-sip-savor/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T114233 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T114233 UID:2726@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Bower's Harbor Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:On April 12th\, the folks at Bowers Harbor will be here to taste through some of their wine. Included will be vertical tastings of both their Block II Riesling\, and their premiere red blend – 2896. Meaning\, you will be able to taste through multiple vintages of both these wines\, and decide for yourself which year was best! Cost: $20 LOCATION:201 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/bowers-harbor-wine-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T190059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T102412 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T102412 UID:2722@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Runners Who Love to Wine DESCRIPTION:Wine and fitness? Yes\, believe it or not they can be combined. Learn how from Ray and Jennifer Antel of Runners Who Love to Wine. Black Star Farms winemaker Lee Lutes will also be on site to lead a wine tasting where you will sample different wines and learn about what makes each one unique. . Rsvp to Bkuhel@gazellesports.com LOCATION:3930 28th St, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/runners-who-love-to-wine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120402T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120402T113059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T100758 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T101216 UID:2718@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Cheese Making Class DESCRIPTION:in the Grassfields Chapel (next to our yellow house on the north end of the farm).  I'll teach you how to make mozzarella\, ricotta\, butter and cream cheese.  $40/person which includes cheese making supplies and a $10 gift card to the Farm Store.  Email to RSVP. migreenpastures@gmail.com LOCATION:14238 60th Avenue, Coopersville, MI, 49404, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/cheese-making-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T190059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120402T100317 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T100317 UID:2717@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Green Drinks DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Wege Foundation Speaker Series Join us on Thursday\, April 19 for Green Drinks at The Meanwhile Bar.  This month's Green Drinks is presented by the 16th Annual Wege Foundation Speaker Series\, which will be held immediately before Green Drinks\, 4 to 5 p.m. at the nearby Aquinas College Performing Arts Center.  This year's speaker is Dr. Daniel H. Janzen\, who has devoted his life to preserving and protecting biodiversity in the tropical forests of Costa Rica. This project is now the oldest\, largest\, and most successful ecosystem restoration project on the planet. Janzen’s work has been recognized with a MacArthur Fellowship\, the Crafoord Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences\, and\, the Kyoto Prize\, considered the Nobel Prize of Japan. Janzen will talk about his work to restore the forest ecosystems in a large conserved wildland in northwestern Costa Rica\, conservation through biodiversity development\, and why what happens in Costa Rica matters to the rest of the world.  The heart of Dr. Janzen’s success story is the Area de Conservacion Guanacaste (ACG) equaling two percent of the entire country and stretching six kilometers into the Pacific. The University of Pennsylvania biologist’s passion for conservation is driven by the fact that the ACG contains 350\,000 species of plants and animals or 2.6 percent of the world’s biodiversity – as much as the U.S. and Canada combined. In addition to Janzen\, this year’s Wege Lecture will include additional experts on tropical restoration\, including Dr. Janzen’s wife and fellow scientist Dr. Winnie Hallwachs and William Allen\, who authored the book “Green Phoenix\,” which documents how Janzen and Hallwachs brought Costa Rica’s burned-out pastures back to life through reforestation. Allen and Janzen will be available to sign copies of his book after the lecture. LOCATION:1005 Wealthy St, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/green-drinks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120401T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120401T190059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120401T073326 LAST-MODIFIED:20120401T073326 UID:2715@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Odd Side Beer Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Odd Side Ales out of Grand Haven\, MI to this month's HopCat beer dinner. Chris (the owner) has selected some great treats for our chefs to pair with 4 courses. Reservations are required and dinner starts at 5pm. The dinner is only $25/person. Call 616-451-4677 and reserve your spot today. Here is the menu for your taste buds to consider: Course 1 Odd Side Ales Session IPA Braised Pork Belly "BLT" Bacon Chip\, Nantucket Bakery's Spent Grain Baguette\, Baby Greens\, Romesco Aioli Course 2 Herby Pepper Hop Pale Local Goat Cheese Salad Frisse\, Duck Bacon\, Apple Cider Vinaigrette\, Herb Croutons Course 3 Hodge Podge Porter Roasted Elk Chop Porter Sauce\, Roasted Root Vegetables\, Pickled Beets Course 4 Atomic Cherry Kriek Bourbon Cherry Creme Brulee Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti LOCATION:25 Ionia, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/odd-side-beer-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120502T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120502T200059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120401T073013 LAST-MODIFIED:20120401T073013 UID:2713@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Slow Food West Michigan Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agenda will shared in advance of the meeting. Hope you can make it. Please RSVP to Cindee at info@slowfoodwestmichigan.org before April 30. LOCATION:1223 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/slow-food-west-michigan-quarterly-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120416T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120416T200059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120401T072532 LAST-MODIFIED:20120401T072532 UID:2710@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Springtime GRap Food Swappers Exchange... and Potluck! DESCRIPTION:Check out the GR Artisan Food Underground ... Come together with other food artisans to swap goods to fill our own pantries! The Springtime swap will be hosted at Uptown Kitchen - an incubator kitchen and event space in Eastown just launched by Kelly LeCoy\, recent Calvin grad and food entrepreneur. We'll have a chance to check out the commercial kitchen available for rent\, hear about Kelly's endeavor\, and enjoy the gorgeous space. You know how it works: Do you make preserves\, vinegars\, ciders\, pickles or handmade herbal remedies? What about breads\, kombucha\, teas\, or fermented beverages? Sauerkrauts? Infused booze? Do you even have your own eggs from your chickens? Cheese? Pies? Whatever your kitchen specialty\, participants should plan several of each sort of their treasured goods to swap. Time will be given at the beginning to socialize and check out everyone's creations. TWO SPECIAL NOTES: ~Please also bring a dish to pass and a PLACE SETTING\, as we'll be enjoying a POTLUCK. ~SEEDS & PLANTS are welcome at this swap. You will leave with an armload of homemade goodness and hopefully a few new friends. Please RSVP (the event will be limited to 30 people) LOCATION:423 Norwood Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/springtime-grap-food-swappers-exchange-and-potluck/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120401T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120401T190059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120401T072133 LAST-MODIFIED:20120401T072133 UID:2706@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:"Food Is a right, not a privilege!" Awareness Festival DESCRIPTION:On April 1st\, join Food Not Bombs downtown at Veteran's Park for free food\, activities\, and educational handouts as we stand in solidarity with many other actions across the country to raise awareness of the increase in unlawful attacks against groups trying to provide people with free access to a basic human right: Food. In the link below\, you can read more about this campaign\, started by Co-Founder Keith McHenry and learn why we are holding this event. THERE WILL BE: -Delicious food\, hosted by Food Not Bombs -An info-station with free information about a plethora of great\, hot topic as well as groups and organizations in the area -DIY workshops\, details TBA as planning continues - opportunities spoken word\, music and other artistic expressions - We would love you to bring your own voice into the community -Possibly a Really Really Free Market (Stay tuned on this page for details and updates!) IMPORTANT PLEASE CONTACT FNB_GrandRapids@aol.com IF: -you are an organization that would like to donate for the event or have hand outs at the info table -You would like to lead a workshop -If you would like to participate with music/spoken word (We would like to get a sense of how many will do this ahead of time\, but feel free to bring something to share on the fly also) AND FINALLY: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! We strongly believe that this event stands for not only the rights to free food but the power of true community and cooperation. there is something for EVERYONE. e-mail FNB_GrandRapids@aol.com with any questions. Check out our Food Not Bombs page if you are not already familiar: http://www.facebook.com/groups/44453750154/ LOCATION:101 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/food-is-a-right-not-a-privilege-awareness-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120329T105356 LAST-MODIFIED:20120329T105409 UID:2703@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Fulton Street Farmers Market Fundraiser at Tre Cugini DESCRIPTION:Mingle with other FSFM fans and friends in an open-house atmosphere.  Groove to the music of Western Michigan’s most loved jazz group\, the Fred Knapp Trio. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Tre Cugini’s culinary team – using locally-grown ingredients. Participate in thesilent auction for goods and services donated by local businesses\, including an original Paul Collins painting. A cash/credit card  barwill be available. Tickets are $75 each and may be purchased by cash or check at: o   BarterTown Diner (6  Jefferson Street\, 616.233.3219) o   Grand Central Market ( 57 Monroe Center Street\, NW\,616.454.5300) o   Tre Cugini (122 Monroe Center Street\, NW\,616.235.9339 – ask for Jim) o   Bluedoor Antiques (946 East Fulton Street\, 616.456.7888) o   Call 616.328.9547 or e-mail: cmaletic@sbcglobal.net A credit card may be used to purchase tickets by accessing the Eventbrite web site via: o   Eventbrite.com         OR o    http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2832964473 LOCATION:125 Ottawa, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/fulton-street-farmers-market-fundraiser-at-tre-cugini/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120506T163059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120318T152115 LAST-MODIFIED:20120320T165749 UID:2691@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Local Food, Local Foraging: The Ethics & Eating of Wild Edibles DESCRIPTION: Interested in local food that's more local than your cultivated salad bed in your garden? Ready to go wild with weeds? Join longtime locavore\, urban forager an backyard herbalist Lisa Rose Starner in the wild and weedy edges of her gardens for an introduction to foraging and to learn early spring edibles. Violets\, dandelions\, garlic mustard\, raspberry leaves\, oh my! Starner's urban homestead is sanctuary to over 100 plants -- wild\, native\, cultivated and *invasive* -- that can be used for food and herbal remedies and Starner will introduce you to many plants that you can easily learn to properly identify\, gather\, prepare and eat throughout this upcoming growing season. After time spent outside with the plants\, join Starner in her kitchen to enjoy a wild & weedy refreshment and get the lowdown on her favorite ways to eat (and drink!) the wild plants around us. Location: The Urban Ranch 1440 Holborn NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Physical fitness level: easy. Tickets are $12. Click here to purchase online. LOCATION:1440 Holborn NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/local-food-local-foraging-the-ethics-eating-of-wild-edibles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120430T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120430T150059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120307T130538 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T130538 UID:2680@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:How to Start a Successful Cottage Food Business in Michigan DESCRIPTION:Nearly two years have passed since the Cottage Food Law enabled the preparation of certain foods in home kitchens for direct sale to the public. Find out what foods can be legally produced\, labeled and sold. This workshop combines the business and food safety aspects of preparing and selling cottage foods safely and successfully. Participants will receive a certificate in food safety training in relation to the cottage food law that can be displayed when selling cottage foods. For more information about the program contact Jeannie Nichols nicho115@anr.msu.edu or 517-439-9301. For assistance with registration contact ANR Event Management at 517-353-3175 ext 229 or 224 or honkemeg@msu.edu LOCATION:775 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/how-to-start-a-successful-cottage-food-business-in-michigan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120401 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120307T124153 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T124153 UID:2676@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Uptown Kitchen Grand Opening Weekend DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPTOWN KITCHEN GRAND OPENING WEEKEND GRAND RAPIDS (March 7\, 2012)—Owner Kelly LeCoy is happy to announce that the Grand Opening for Uptown Kitchen will take place at the end of this month! The Grand Opening celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 3:30pm to 7:30pm on Friday\, March 30. The actual ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00pm. The ceremony will be followed by an open-house event from 10am to 4pm on Saturday\, March 31. Kelly would like to invite the press\, business neighbors\, community members and the general public to stop by and take a look at the space\, tour the kitchen\, sample some of the food items that will be made in the facility\, and meet the entrepreneurs who are operating out of Uptown Kitchen. Representatives of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will also participate in the event. About Uptown Kitchen: Uptown Kitchen is an incubator kitchen and event space located at 423 Norwood Ave. SE\, in the Uptown Neighborhood of Grand Rapids\, Michigan. The licensed commercial kitchen is open 24/7 and available for rent hourly and by contract. It includes a prep kitchen\, catering kitchen\, pastry kitchen\, and cool and dry storage. The event space\, or Dining Room\, seats up to 49 people and includes a demonstration kitchen. It can be used for family get-togethers\, networking events\, rehearsal dinners\, cooking classes or pop-up restaurants—any social occasion that involves food. Uptown Kitchen will foster and grow the food culture in Grand Rapids by providing affordable commercial kitchen space\, assistance\, and access to market opportunities for small food-based businesses. Uptown Kitchen also will engage with food and community in new and interesting ways with a space that supports a variety of participatory experiences\, including cooking classes\, food demonstrations\, team-building activities\, meetings or other events. It’s a great space for all things food related—growing a business\, throwing a party\, even making that big batch of salsa\, jam or holiday cookies! LOCATION:423 Norwood Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/uptown-kitchen-grand-opening-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T050000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T190059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120307T122730 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T122730 UID:2672@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip DESCRIPTION:A sneak peak at a new book with authors Jaye Beeler & Dianne Carroll Burdick Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip Thursday\, March 29th\, 2012 5:00 pm Hors d'oeuvres & wine ticket bar ($5/glass); 5:30 pm: program Women's City Club\, Lower level auditorium\, 254 Fulton Street Free & Open to the Public Writer Jaye Beeler and photographer Dianne Carroll Burdick will bring us into the present when we celebrate their new book! Traveling 2000 miles over the course of a year\, they met dozens of enterprising women farmers and producers whose stories continue to squash myths that only men are farmers! LOCATION:254 East Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/tasting-and-touring-michigans-homegrown-food-a-culinary-road-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120322T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120307T122241 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T122241 UID:2671@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Women of the Ridge: Handling the Business and Politics of West Michigan Agriculture DESCRIPTION:by Cindy Laug\, Grand Valley State University 7:00pm\, Thursday\, March 22nd\, 2012 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Free & Open to the Public From the Peach Ridge Fruit Growers Association\, formed in 1928\, to Women for the Survival of Agriculture in Michigan\, organized in 1972\, West Michigan women have overseen the business of marketing fruit and picketing price-gougers. Meet some of the players after Cindy Laug’s fascinating presentation! LOCATION:303 Pearl Street , Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/women-of-the-ridge-handling-the-business-and-politics-of-west-michigan-agriculture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120307T121951 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T121951 UID:2668@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:WWI, Women, and the Rise of Grand Rapids Farmers Markets DESCRIPTION:by Jayson Otto\, Michigan State University 7:00pm\, Thursday\, March 8th\, 2012 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Free & Open to the Public Celebrating the ninetieth anniversary of the Fulton Street Farmers Market in 2012\, Jayson Otto will share its story on Thursday\, March 8th. After managing the Fulton Street Farmers Market between 2005 and 2007\, Jayson Otto researched its surprising beginnings. City ordinances had for twenty years prior to 1917 declared it illegal for farmers to sell on city streets. When inflation caused food prices to soar some local residents\, mostly women\, believed farmers markets and community gardens could help feed struggling families in Grand Rapids. Otto’s story will reveal how they worked during the first quarter of the twentieth century to fight the “High Cost of Living” by bringing fresh food production closer to home. An “accidental” women’s historian\, Otto did not realize until he started his thesis in historical agriculture for Michigan State University that women in Grand Rapids were instrumental in the battle to get healthy food into the city. Eva McCall Hamilton\, later elected to the Michigan senate in 1920\, led the Grand Rapids Federation of Women’s Clubs\, Ladies Literary Club\, and the Woman’s Committee of the Council of National Defense . Farmers markets were started in Grand Rapids through civic engagement. Ninety years later\, the Fulton Street Farmers Market stands as a testament to the work not only of Progressive Era women\, but of everyone supporting the market through its ups and downs. LOCATION:303 Pearl Street , Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/wwi-women-and-the-rise-of-grand-rapids-farmers-markets/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T160059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120306T102524 LAST-MODIFIED:20120306T102524 UID:2650@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Sustainability Conference 2012 DESCRIPTION:Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s annual conference is focused on helping individuals face the environmental and social challenges around them and find the solutions that will help our communities become more sustainable. Keynote Speaker: Peter Bane\, a permaculture consultant and editor of Permaculture Activist\, a quarterly journal. He will share his insights on ways to build a better quality of life in the face of economic headwinds and climate instability. Break-out sessions include: Permaculture\, A Deeper Look Economics of Renewable Energy Introduction to Gardening Home Energy Savings Strategies Raising Backyard Poultry Download a brochure here: Sustainability Brochure 8 5 x 14 Click here to register online. LOCATION:701 West Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, MI, 49058, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/sustainability-conference-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120228T103732 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T103732 UID:2641@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:WMEAC Film Series - DIRT! The Movie DESCRIPTION:DIRT! The Movie will be showing at the Wealthy Theater as part of the WMEAC Film Series When was the last time you took a moment to think about dirt? I know\, it’s been a while for those of us at WMEAC\, too. That’s why the third installment of the film series features DIRT! As one of Earth’s most under-appreciated resources\, dirt does an awful lot – it cleans our water\, helps feed us\, and regulates the climate. This film examines humans’ relationship with dirt; how many people abuse and destroy it\, but also how we can repair the damage done and leave future generations with a cleaner\, healthier world. Urban farming\, urban planning\, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)\, farming policy\, and globalization… DIRT! touches on all of these important topics (and more). Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKPcuwOOGqY&feature=player_embedded WMEAC will screen DIRT! at Wealthy Theatre’s Microcinema on Wednesday\, March 7. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5. Doors are at 6:30pm\, movie starts at 7pm. We hope to bring a local farmer (or two) into the conversation and discuss what all of us can do in Grand Rapids as dirt stewards. http://wmeacfilmseries.com/dirt/ LOCATION:1130 Wealthy Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/wmeac-film-series-dirt-the-movie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120401 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120227T112240 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T112240 UID:2637@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Crystal Mountain Maple Syrup Festival DESCRIPTION:Tree tapping demonstrations\, maple syrup vendors\, cooking demos\, chainsaw wood carving demonstration\, and pancakes drenched in delicious northern Michigan maple syrup are just a few of the highlights. http://www.crystalmountain.com/events/Maple-Syrup-Festival LOCATION:12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/crystal-mountain-maple-syrup-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120227T112009 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T112009 UID:2636@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Blandford Nature Center Sugarbush Festival DESCRIPTION:Come discover the Science of Sugaring! Witness the amazing process of maple syrup making from the tapping of the trees to the boiling of the sap….. and then try some on your pancakes! This event features a pancake breakfast all day long and admission includes both a one-hour sugarbush tour and a pancake breakfast! Join us for some educational family fun in a natural setting. This is a public event and all are welcome. The more the merrier! $10 Adults\, $5 Kids. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/blandford-nature-center-sugarbush-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120319 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120227T111820 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T111820 UID:2632@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Nature Center Maple Sugar Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 47th Annual Maple Sugar Festival!  Maple treats and fun activities await you at this celebration of the coming of spring.  Start your day off with pancakes and real Michigan maple syrup!  Take a stroll through the woods on a maple sugar tour to see how maple syrup is made in our sugaring shack.  A maple carnival full of games and activities for the whole family will be set up in the Interpretive Center. Finish off your day with a maple syrup and ice cream treat! LOCATION:7000 North Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/kalamazoo-nature-center-maple-sugar-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T170059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120227T110233 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T110233 UID:2625@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Brew-Ski Festival at Boyne Highlands Resort DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, March 10th for our 3rd Annual Brew-Ski Festival!  The fun begins at 12 noon in the large tent at the base of the slopes.  Sample from a variety of more than 100 craft beers and of course\, no beer event would be complete without the delicious brats on the grill we're serving!  The party heads to the legendary Zoo Bar after 4pm with live entertainment. LOCATION:1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI, 49713, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/3rd-annual-brew-ski-festival-at-boyne-highlands-resort/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T120059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120222T142141 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T142141 UID:2607@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Michigan Hops Growers and Microbrewers Symposium DESCRIPTION:Attention Michigan Hops Growers and Microbrewers! Growth of Michigan's hops growing industry and local microbrewers is on the rise. It is time to define the collective needs of the microbrewing industry in Michigan! We are calling on hops growers and microbrewers from around the state to define industry needs and communicate quality expectations at a statewide Hops Growers and Microbrewers Symposium on March 3\, 2012. The forum's purpose is to create dialogue amongst hops growers and microbrewers from around the state. As new microbrewers enter the industry and existing brewers expand\, it is clear that industry needs to be identified and addressed from a statewide level. Prompted by the recent announcement of a hops processing facility development in Barry County by Hop Head Farms\, the West MI Regional Economic Development Collaborative responded to create this symposium bringing industry needs to the forefront setting the pace in West MI. The MI Grape and Wine Council has successfully gained recognition of Michigan wines through a collaborative industry effort; proof that focused collaboration breeds success. This symposium will begin the statewide collaboration of hops growers and microbrewers to define the future of Michigan's microbrewing industry. Presentations by: MI Restaurant Association - Industry Research Results MI Brewers Guild - Industry Update by Scott Graham Microbrewers Panel Hops Growers Panel Action Plans and Next Steps The event is open to hops growers and microbrewers and select partners by invitation. Please join in this conversation to help shape the microbrewing industry in Michigan. Register online or contact Valerie Byrnes at valerie@mibarry.com. This program is sponsored by The Right Place\, Inc. and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the MSU-Product Center. LOCATION:6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI, 49060, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/michigan-hops-growers-and-microbrewers-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T000059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120217T104936 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T104936 UID:2594@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:The Brewer Birthday Prefest Beer Bash feat. New Holland and The Livery DESCRIPTION:Explore and enjoy beer\, spirits music from Benton Harbors based The Livery\, and Holland's own New Holland Brewing Co. like you never have before. Each brewery will have three very special beers on draught in spirit of the sold out Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival\, which is Saturday February\, 25th\, 2012. In addition to these great beers\, a collaborative beer between New Holland Brewing Co. co-founder Brett VanderKamp\, Beervangelist and Vice President of Sales and Marketing\, Fred Bueltmann\, and brewmaster of The Livery Steve Berthel. Billy's is located in the heart of East town and is a proud supporter of Michigan Beer and one of the first to support Michigan beer with Micro Monday's. Known as Grand Rapids home of the blues and the city's longest open mic\, this festive event is not to be missed! Specialty cocktails and spirits from West Michigan's own\, New Holland Artisan Spirits will also be available for the evening. Enjoy a Hatter Royale Hopquila\, with Hatter Royale Hopquila\, Michigan Martini made with Dutchess Vodka\, Rum and Coke with Huron Rum\, or Michigan Gin and Tonic\, with Knickerbocker Gin. Here is the rundown of the special events: BirthdayToast at 9:30 pm Specialty Collaborative tapping at 10 PM Live Music to follow Win a chance to go to the sold out Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival with a raffle between sets! Help us celebrate West Michigan brewing pioneers birthday's\, Fred\, Brett and Steve on beer fest eve. Special thanks for West Michigan's preferred wholesaler beverage distributor Kent Beverage. LOCATION:1437 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/the-brewer-birthday-prefest-beer-bash-feat-new-holland-and-the-livery/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T220059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120217T104704 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T104704 UID:2592@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Short's Brewing Company Tap Takeover DESCRIPTION:Join Woj from Short's Brewing Co for an epic Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival pre party at The Pyramid Scheme in downtown Grand Rapids! Short's will be taking over all 16 taps and sending down some crazy fun options (normally pub-only beers) to get people into the true beer fest spirit. Here is the complete beer: Liberator Publican Porter Black Cherry Porter Cup A Joe Cornholio Good Samaritan Kind Ale Wizard Dan’s Pink Skirt Pistachio Bourbon Sustenance Bourbon Happy Jack LOCATION:68 Commerce SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/shorts-brewing-company-tap-takeover/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T200059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120217T104507 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T104507 UID:2590@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Saugatuck Brewing Co Tap Takeover and Special Release DESCRIPTION:Special Saugatuck draft tapping at City Flats plus all Saugatuck Brewing Beers on special. Draft release will be a beer only pouring there that evening! A beer otherwise only available at the brewery. Head brewer Ron Conklin\, Brewery Rep Scott Farney will be there for meet and greet during this event. LOCATION:83 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/saugatuck-brewing-co-tap-takeover-and-special-release/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120217T104246 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T104246 UID:2588@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Schmohz Brewery presents: "Blazzin' Brazzin' Beer Grazzin'" DESCRIPTION:A night of beer and food pairings - a "grazing beer dinner" with multiple food and beer stations. MAGIC IN YOUR MOUTH presented by BEER ENGINEER Chas Thompson and CHEF Lance Barber Cost is @20 for 5 pairings LOCATION:2929 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/schmohz-brewery-presents-blazzin-brazzin-beer-grazzin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T213059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120217T095815 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T095815 UID:2586@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Fat Tuesday Beer Dinner in Monkey Bar at The BOB DESCRIPTION:Fat Tuesday Beer Dinner in Monkey Bar at The BOB Four Courses Paired with four BOB beers $30.00 per/person (includes all taxes and gratuity) special prizes/giveaways 2 mug club memberships will be raffled off Dinner starts at 6:30 For reservations call (616) 356-2000 1st Course Gumbo/ BOB’s “Ragin Cajun” IPA 2nd Course Creole Hush Puppies/ Redstone Rye 3rd Course Bourbon and Maple Glazed Salmon / BOB’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Dessert Local Putzke’s/ BOB’s “The Rubis” raspberry Belgium Ale LOCATION:20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/fat-tuesday-beer-dinner-in-monkey-bar-at-the-bob/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120305 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120216T193916 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T193916 UID:2578@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:West Michigan Home & Garden Show DESCRIPTION:West Michigan's largest Home & Garden show is back for its 33rd season! With 12 feature gardens gardens\, 4 free seminar stages and over 350 exhibitors featuring every product and service you'll ever need\, all under one roof\, this is the show to attend! LOCATION:303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/west-michigan-home-garden-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121101 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120216T125420 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T125420 UID:2575@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Kent Harvest Trails DESCRIPTION: Kent Harvest Trails is your opportunity to visit West Michigan Farms. See where your food comes from\, pick up local fruits\, vegetables and baked goods\, and enjoy loads of fun farm activities! Kent Harvest Trails 2012 starts September 15 and goes through  October 31. LOCATION:MI URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/kent-harvest-trails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T200059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120213T111449 LAST-MODIFIED:20120213T111449 UID:2558@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Lynn Henning: The Scoop on the Poop in Our Food System. DESCRIPTION:Lynn is a sustainable farmer in Lenawee County and professional thorn in the side of factory farms who is internationally known for her work battling CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) in Michigan. Lynn is an internationally known CAFO crusader who received the 2010 International Goldman Environmental Prize for her work tracking environmental abuses at factory farms around her small family farm in southeast Michigan. Her research has helped alert authorities to violations and build cases against big polluters. For more than a decade\, Lynn has gathered evidence about the polluting ways of factory farms as a Sierra Club Water Sentinel. Word about her crusade against CAFOs has spread and she was recently featured in O Magazine. In May\, Lynn will appear in the upcoming documentaryLast Call at the Oasis\, a film about our dwindling water resources that features Erin Brockovich and Jack Black and opens in May. RSVP by Mar. 1 to Gail Philbin at 312/493-2384 or email:gail.philbin@sierraclub.org LOCATION:1111 Godfrey SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/an-evening-with-lynn-henning-the-scoop-on-the-poop-in-our-food-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T130059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T191237 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T191237 UID:2553@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:8th Annual Coopersville Chili Cook-off DESCRIPTION:Held Saturday\, February 25\, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM inside the Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center. FREE General Admission - tickets available to the public for purchase to sample chili and to judge who has the best chili around! or Register to participate - cook up your best chili and let the people judge whether or not yours is the best around! (Limited to 12 participants - $25 registration ends February 11\, 2012. $30 late registration accepted until February 25\, 2012) LOCATION:375 Main Street, Coopersville, MI, 49404, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/8th-annual-coopersville-chili-cook-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T020059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T190758 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T190758 UID:2550@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:The Meanwhile presents Bell's Brewery Pre-Winter Beer Fest Party DESCRIPTION:Bell's Brewery will be taking over our taps to showcase some of the delicious beers that they will be featuring at this years Michigan Winter Beer Fest (and some beers you might not even be able to find at the festival). Last year when we let Bells take over our taps it was a great time! Do not miss out on this event beer-drinkers. A list of beers will be announced soon LOCATION:1005 Wealthy St, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/the-meanwhile-presents-bells-brewery-pre-winter-beer-fest-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T160059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T190414 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T190414 UID:2547@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Taste of Soul Sunday DESCRIPTION:Our seventh annual Taste of Soul Sunday will take place on February 19 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This highly-anticipated\, family-friendly event features entertainment\, food samples from local restaurants\, history and author presentations\, and crafts and activities for kids. http://www.grpl.org/tasteofsoul/ LOCATION:111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/taste-of-soul-sunday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T190059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T184537 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T184537 UID:2541@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Green Drinks February DESCRIPTION:Come join our sponsors\, Catalyst Partners\, at Brewery Vivant for February's Green Drinks! Along with the usual spirited sustainability conversation\, Brewery Vivant has some special events planned which include: A LEED certification announcement. Release of the brewery’s first corporate sustainability report. Debut of an all organic beer\, tapped for Green Drinks. ($1 donated to a local charity for each organic beer purchased) A short tour describing some of the sustainable components of the building and business operations. We look forward to seeing you there! Catalyst Partners : www.catalyst-partners.com/ Brewery Vivant: www.breweryvivant.com/index.php/sustainability/goals Green Drinks: www.greendrinksgr.org/ LOCATION:925 Cherry Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/green-drinks-february/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T183739 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T183739 UID:2537@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Dinner in the Dark at San Chez Bistro DESCRIPTION:DINNER IN THE DARK is an experience that enhances your taste buds while being blind folded. THE MENU will not be revealed until after the event\, but a take home menu will be included. It consists of 6 tapas and alcoholic beverages that will excite your senses. *No allergies\, other food restrictions\, or special menus considered. Must be 21 years of age and up. LOCATION:38 West Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/dinner-in-the-dark-at-san-chez-bistro/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T182834 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T182834 UID:2534@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Valentine's Day at Bar Divani DESCRIPTION:WE ARE OFFERING TWO SEATINGS. FIRST SEATING IS BETWEEN 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM SECOND SEATING IS BETWEEN 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM   $59/PERSON (PLUS TAX AND GRATUITY) INCLUDES A GLASS OF SPARKLING DESSERT WINE WITH THE 4TH COURSE 1ST COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE) ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD ASPARAGUS\, PARMESAN CHEESE\, PANCETTA\, CHILI LIME VINAIGRETTE  STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALAD ARUGULA\, STRAWBERRY\, AVOCADO\, HOUSE-MADE RICOTTA\, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP CREAMY ARTICHOKE BISQUE 2ND COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE)  STUFFED TOMATOES  ROMA TOMATO\, CRAB\, RUBY GRAPEFRUIT\, AVOCADO  CHAMPAGNE POACHED OYSTERS  OYSTERS\, CHAMPAGNE\, GINGERED HORSERADISH\, SHERRY VINEGAR CAVIAR  LEMON AND THYME BABY ARTICHOKES  BABY ARTICHOKE\, LEMON\, THYME\, GARLIC\, OLIVE OIL  SMOKED LAMB SAUSAGE  S&S LAMB SMOKED LAMB SAUSAGE\, FIGS\, PISTACHIO\, BRANDY\, CREAM 3RD COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE)  HONEY CHILE SALMON  SALMON MEDALLIONS\, ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY\, THAI CHILI\, RAPINI  BUFFALO WELLINGTON  BUFFALO TENDERLOIN\, MUSHROOM DUXELLE\, PUFF PASTRY\, CHERRY DEMI-GLACE\, TRI COLOR DUCHESS POTATOES\, RAPINI  CINNAMON CLOVE LAMB RACK  CINNAMON AND CLOVE CRUSTED COLORADO LAMB\, CHOCOLATE LAMB GLACE\, TOASTED ALMOND RICE\, GARBANZO  ROSEMARY CHICKEN  OTTO’S CHICKEN BREAST\, ROSEMARY\, CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS\, BEURRE BLANC\, RAPINI  ROASTED ARTICHOKE AND BASIL PASTA  ROASTED ARTICHOKE HEARTS\, LEMON\, BASIL PESTO\, HOUSE-MADE ANGEL HAIR 4TH COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE) PAIRED WITH SPARKLING DESSERT WINE  CHOCOLATE/ESPRESSO CAKE  DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE\, KAHLUA GANACHE\, SWEETENED CREAM  BLACK BEAN PUDDING  BLACK BEANS\, ARBORIO RICE\, BANANA\, ORANGE CHANTILLY  WALNUT CAKE  BORDEAUX SOAKED CHERRIES\, WALNUT POUND CAKE\, KIRSCH CREAM MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE LOCATION:15 Ionia SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/valentines-day-at-bar-divani/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T160000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T182149 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T182149 UID:2533@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Valentine's Day at Reserve Wine & Food DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at Reserve this year! In addition to our usual menu\, we will be serving a special three-course pre-fixe menu for just $30.00 per person. It will be plated for two to share. COURSE ONE: Cheese and Charcuterie with garniture COURSE TWO: Roasted chicken with fennel pollen and Aleppo pepper Warm farro salad with currants\, kale\, parmesan\, and walnuts. OR 22 ounce bone in dry aged Prime beef Ribeye (with a supplement of $30 more per person) With garlic mash\, spinach\, and baby onions ‘au brun’ COURSE THREE: Chocolate souffle OR Bread pudding with windmill cookie puree and tart cherry compote OR Praline pot du creme with shortbread cookies Cost: $30 per person LOCATION:201 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/valentines-day-at-reserve-wine-food/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T200059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120211T181705 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T181705 UID:2529@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Wine, Chocolate, Art & Music - A Valentine Event DESCRIPTION:Lemon Creek Winery's Grand Haven Tasting Room will be hosting their 2nd Annual Valentine Event\, February 11th and 12th\, 2012 from 12pm to 8pm. The main event will feature a wine and chocolate tasting starting Saturday February 11th\, 2012 at 12:00pm. Five award winning Lemon Creek wines will be specially paired with five handcrafted artisan chocolates by Patricia's Chocolates. An artist reception for Jon Workman will feature a combination of sculptures and acrylic paintings\, saturday from 4pm to 8pm\,with live music performed by the artist around 7:00pm. All art will be available for viewing throughout the weekend. Sunday the wine and chocolate tastings will continue from noon until 8:00 pm. From 2:00-4:00 pm Patty\, from Patricia's Chocolates will be here to share the story of "Fortunato No. 4"\, an extremely rare chocolate from Peru that she and only a handful of chocolatiers around the world have been entrusted with. This extraordinary chocolate\, along with Lemon Creek's award winning wines will be available for tasting. To finish out the weekend events\, musicians Dana Gretzinger and her husband Jimmy will be performing live on guitar and African hand drum\, from 4-6pm. The events of the weekend are free to attend\, but there is a charge for the wine and chocolate tastings. You must be 21 to participate. LOCATION:327 N Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/wine-chocolate-art-music-a-valentine-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120207T212132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T212132 UID:2470@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Valentine RED Party DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Detroit's own Valentine Vodka and the Grand Rapids Red Project\, join us for an evening of specialty cocktails\, complimentary hor d'oeuvres\, and of course - lots of RED. Wear your best red threads\, enjoy special drink pricing all night\, and dance to the music of DJ SlimTim. Hosted by Valentine Vodka\, Jimmy Le\, Kara Rozin\, Jeff Barrett\, and the Grand Rapids Red Project. Complimentary valet or self parking will be available. This is a 21 and up event only. No tickets or RSVP necessary - this event is free and open to the public. LOCATION:187 Monroe Ave. NW, 27th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/valentine-red-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T220059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120207T211700 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T211700 UID:2467@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Bow-Wows & Brews DESCRIPTION:The Beer! Bell's Winter White Founders Pale Ale New Holland Sun Dog Amber Ale Brewery Vivant Lilja Brewery: Hell Hound Hawk Nest Brau Brothers Brewery: Moo Jooes Forgotten Flem Nappa Smith Brewery: Lost Dog Red and White Wine offerings! The Food! Back by popular demand\, SkyWalk Deli's Mashed Potato Bar\, including a Vegan version! Other Vegan and Carnivorous specialties including Chef Tommy Fitgeralds Animal Print Hummus! Beautiful Fruit Platters! Entertainment: Our Emcee's @ Hosts for the evening are: Michelle McKormick WLAV/WJRW Shelley Irwin WGVU Host/Producer The WGVU Morning Show Musical Entertainment by Brant Satala and Cole Hansen Expanded Dog entertainment\, including: Pet Photography from RJR Photography A Special Animal Communicator\, Tammy Tiffany! Dog Agility demonstrations by Laurie Witucki! Reiki and TTouch with Dr. Wendy Swift! Expanded and Improved Live and Silent Auction\, Raffle Prizes and much more! LOCATION:2500 Turner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/bow-wows-brews/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T160059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120207T211132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T211132 UID:2466@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Chili Cook-Off DESCRIPTION:Got chili? Bring it! Chili Cook-Off at Cascade Winery on Saturday\, February 18 from 1 - 4pm. Show off your best chili to benefit the Kentwood Relay for Life. Or come and sample chili and wine for $5 admission at the door (plus we will donate to the Relay $1 from each bottle of wine sold during the Cook-Off). We raised over $600 at last year's Cook-off - help us top that in 2012! LOCATION:4665 Broadmoor , Kentwood, MI, 49512, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/chili-cook-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T140059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120131T154027 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T154027 UID:2416@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Slow Food West Michigan Book Club DESCRIPTION: The book for February is ‘Ines of my Soul’ by Isabel Allende. It is available at Amazon\, Schuler's\, KDL\, in e-form\, and also check at the Literary Life Bookstore. The meeting will be on Sunday\, February 26\, noon\, in Belmont. Email Viola Bogard at info@slowfoodwestmichigan.org to RSVP and for the address. LOCATION:Belmont, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/slow-food-west-michigan-book-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120131T152919 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T152919 UID:2411@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Michigan Winemaker Reception DESCRIPTION: The wineries represented will include 2Lads\, Black Star Farms\, Bowers Harbor Vineyards\, Brys Estate\, Chateau Grand Traverse\, L. Mawby\, J. Trees and Wyncroft. Meet many of the winemakers and learn what inspires them to make award-winning wines here in the Great Lakes State. LOCATION:201 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/michigan-winemaker-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120226 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120128T160925 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T095429 UID:2409@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Beer Week DESCRIPTION: GR Beer Week events and information will be constantly updated on Facebook. “We have several large events planned for each night of the week\,” stated Barry Johnson\, West Michigan Liaison for Liquid Table. “The wholesalers\, breweries\, retailers and consumers have been extremely helpful and supportive of our cause. Everyone understands the importance of such a vibrant\, growing industry\, especially in a down economy – everyone loves beer.” Head towww.facebook.com/grbeerweek for details. LOCATION:MI URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/grand-rapids-beer-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T193059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T151227 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T151227 UID:2402@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Wild Foraging DESCRIPTION:Join Blandford Nature Center's Wild Foraging series. We will discuss healthy and responsible ways to harvest Nature's bounty and experience the delicious flavors of summer. Adult program for ages 12+. Limit to 30 people. $10 Members\, $12 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/wild-foraging/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T183059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T151111 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T151111 UID:2401@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Wild Foraging in May DESCRIPTION:Join Blandford Nature Center's Wild Foraging series. We will discuss healthy and responsible ways to harvest nature's bounty and experience the delicious flavors of spring. Adult program for ages 12+. Limit to 30 people. $10 Members\, $12 Non-Members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/wild-foraging-in-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T150059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T150959 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T150959 UID:2400@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Invasive Species Volunteer Day: Garlic Mustard Removal DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to volunteer at Blandford Nature Center? Come out for this educational volunteer opportunity as we aim to eradicate the invasive garlic mustard from the property. All ages welcome- the more\, the merrier! FREE volunteer event. If you are interested in volunteering\, please contact Jessie Schulte at jschulte@blandfordnaturecenter.org. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/invasive-species-volunteer-day-garlic-mustard-removal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T150059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T150850 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T150850 UID:2399@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Mushroom Log Workshop DESCRIPTION:During this hands-on workshop\, you will learn to inoculate a log with shitake and other gourmet mushrooms to grow in your own backyard. Participants will take home a log of their own! $30 per log. Limit two people per log. Adults and teens only. Limit to 20 logs. Please RSVP (616)735-6240. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/mushroom-log-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T193059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T150739 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T150739 UID:2398@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:3 Season Gardening DESCRIPTION:Get the most out of your garden this summer by planting for all three seasons. Discussions include crop rotations\, cold weather crops\, hot weather crops and companion planting. Adults- youth age 12+ are welcome. Limit to 60 participants. $5 Members\, $6 Non-Members.  Please RSVP (616)735-6240. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/3-season-gardening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120301T190059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T150638 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T150638 UID:2397@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Backyard Maple Sugaring DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to tap into that large sugar maple in your backyard and make some maple syrup? Then this is the class for you. Join us for this sweet evening and discover the wonderful world of maple sugaring. This demonstration will walk participants through the maple syrup process from beginning to end\, including tree measurements\, tapping and hanging buckets\, filtering\, cooking and syrup finishing. Adult program. Limit to 30 participants.$10 Members\, $12 Non-members.  Please RSVP (616)735-6240. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/backyard-maple-sugaring/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T153059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T150521 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T150521 UID:2396@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:An Introduction to Organic Gardening DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the term organic gardening and are not sure what all of the hype is about? Come out to learn more about organic gardening and discover some of the benefits! Limit to 60 people. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.$5 Members\, $6 Non-Members. Adults and youth 12+ are welcome. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/an-introduction-to-organic-gardening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T153059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120127T150325 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T150325 UID:2395@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Garden Planning 101 DESCRIPTION:It's time to start looking at those seed catalogs again! Before you send in your order\, come to Blandford to discuss companion planting\, crop rotation\, and seed selection. Adults only\, RSVP. $5 members\, $6 non-members. LOCATION:1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/garden-planning-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120125T150544 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T150544 UID:2393@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Be Our Valentine! Wine tasting party DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of fine food and drink as you mingle among the latest designs in home fashion (and comfort!)  Over 50 selections of wine and 2 dozen beer varieties to sample\, as well as heavy hors d'oeuvres\, desserts featuring GR Metro Cupcakes\, and live music. Order tickets online. LOCATION:1428 Plainfield Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/be-our-valentine-wine-tasting-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120125T110606 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T110606 UID:2390@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Let's Eat, Drink, and Be Charitable for the Fulton Street Farmer's Market DESCRIPTION:Please join the Social Charity Club of Grand Rapids benefit OUR GOODNESS IS GROWING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: FULTON STREET FARMER'S MARKET at OTTAWA TAVERN! WHAT'S THE DEAL? It's as easy & awesome as this - simply donate $10 at the door which will be given directly to the charity (100%) & you'll receive a ticket for a complimentary drink! http://www.thegilmorecollection.com/ot.php Come & enjoy complimentary appetizers from 6-7PM! EXECUTIVE HOSTS: Ashley Alexis Amaya\, Marjorie Behm\, Whitney Budden\, Jordan Carson & Lauren LaTarte GUEST HOSTS: Emily Broderick\, Mindy Early\, Tom Picardy\, Marco Riolo & Shaun Shira CHARITY: http://ourgoodnessisgrowing.org/ The Fulton Street Market is the oldest & largest farmer's market in Grand Rapids. The capital project will help with overall physical improvements to the market. The Farmer's Market accepts Electronic Bridge Transfer cards assisting low income individuals in purchasing fresh\, healthy\, locally produced food that they may otherwise not have had access to. Come whenever between the hours of 6-9PM\, bring whomever\, sit anywhere you'd like\, & have a great time! LIKE US on Facebook & stay updated - Social Charity Club of Grand Rapids or follow us on Twitter - SCCofGR **all donations are tax deductible & receipts are available upon request LOCATION:151 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/lets-eat-drink-and-be-charitable-for-the-fulton-street-farmers-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T220059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120123T102435 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T102435 UID:2384@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Great Wine and Food Symposium DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 24th at the Grand Rapids Public Museum from 7:30 to 10 p.m. enjoy a winter escape with WGVU's 23rd Annual Great Wine & Food Symposium. Presented by D&W Fresh Market\, your single ticket price includes unlimited sampling of over 300 international wine and beer selections as well as gourmet food from around the globe. Speak with experts at every table. Order your favorite wine and beer with up to a 40% discount. Tickets are $50 in advance\, $60 at the door if available. You must be 21 or over to attend. Order your tickets by calling 800-442- 2771\, on-line at wgvu.org/store\, or at D&W Fresh Market stores. As a bonus\, WGVU members may purchase tickets for only $40 by calling 800-442- 2771 no later than February 11th. Purchase your tickets HERE LOCATION:272 Pearl Street NW , Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/great-wine-and-food-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120220 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120123T101957 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T102542 UID:2380@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:2012 Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular DESCRIPTION:Booths of hunting/shooting products\, accessories\, services and related outdoor items. Seminars including cooking and butchering\, plus contests and more. For details visit http://www.deerinfo.com/michiganhome.asp LOCATION:333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/2012-michigan-deer-turkey-spectacular/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T133144 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T133144 UID:2367@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Specialty Beers DESCRIPTION:Beer tasting event. LOCATION:2948 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas, MI, 49406, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/specialty-beers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120329T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T133046 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T133046 UID:2366@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Understanding Beer Styles DESCRIPTION:Beer tasting event. LOCATION:2948 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas, MI, 49406, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/understanding-beer-styles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120223T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T132948 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T132948 UID:2365@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Different Hops/Different Flavors DESCRIPTION:Beer tasting event. LOCATION:2948 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas, MI, 49406, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/different-hopsdifferent-flavors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T132833 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T132833 UID:2362@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Different Yeasts/Different Flavors DESCRIPTION:Beer Tasting Event LOCATION:2948 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas, MI, 49406, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/different-yeastsdifferent-flavors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T200059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T132120 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T132120 UID:2356@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Art From Michigan’s Wine Country: Taste the Passion DESCRIPTION:Great art\, wine and food are the main events of a special evening which kicks off the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s Taste the Passion weekend. For a fourth year\, this fun winter event features wine from Leelanau wineries\, original art by local artists  and a fabulous small plates menu designed by The Homestead’s Chef Piombo. The price is $20 per person advance reservation by February 2 and includes one glass of wine and food stations with delectable small plates and coffee.  Additional wine available for $4/glass or three  glasses for $10. Call The Homestead\, 334-5100\, to make a reservation with will call ticket at the door for pre-paid reservations. $25 per person admission at the door. The invitational art exhibit and sale offers recent original works by nine Leelanau artists. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work.  This is a great opportunity to meet local artists and celebrate a perfect pairing of wine and art. A portion of the art sales will benefit GAAA’s summer programs. Five dollars of each ticket goes to support the Glen Arbor Art Association class scholarships and a free after-school art program for Glen Lake students.  Scholarship assistance and the after-school art program provide arts opportunities for those who could not otherwise afford art classes. For more information go to:  www.glenarborart.org\,  www.thehomesteadresort.comor www.lpwines.com. Or call the GAAA office at 334-6112. LOCATION:1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/art-from-michigans-wine-country-taste-the-passion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T230000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T131627 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T131627 UID:2354@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Art's Salsa World Premiere DESCRIPTION:Art's salsa will experience it's world premiere at Art of the Table on January 28. This is a BRAND NEW locally made fresh salsa by our friend Art Azevedo. He's had some avid taste-testers in the store\, and we are proud to have him here to show off and sell his salsa! Oh\, and as long as we're at it\, we'll be pouring some beer samples from great local Michigan breweries from 11am - 6pm! LOCATION:606 Wealthy St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/arts-salsa-world-premiere/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T193059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T131509 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T131509 UID:2353@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Ciders of All Sorts DESCRIPTION:Using delicious finds from our cooler\, we'll surprise you with cool stuff from France\, Ada (yes\, Michigan)\, up north (yes\, Michigan!)\, and England too. LOCATION:606 Wealthy St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/ciders-of-all-sorts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T150059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T131340 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T131340 UID:2352@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:B. Nektar Meadery Tasting DESCRIPTION:Ian from B. Nektar Meadery (http://www.bnektar.com/) will make an appearance at Art of the Table to share with you the joys of Mead! Never tried this delectable concoction called honey wine? Well\, the tasting is free\, so it's easy enough to see if you like it before you buy it! Mead\, like wine\, comes in both dry and sweet flavors\, so it satisfies many palates. Don't write it off till you try it! LOCATION:606 Wealthy St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/b-nektar-meadery-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T160059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T131158 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T131158 UID:2349@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Metro Cupcakes Sampling DESCRIPTION:Metro Cupcakes will be making their retail debut at Art of the Table. You may have seen their products around town or received them as a gift - now you have one convenient location to purchase their products along with your other party needs! Stop in on January 21 from 10 am - 5 pm to sample these delectable delights\, handmade by Amy Wondolkowski in Grand Rapids\, Michigan! LOCATION:606 Wealthy St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/metro-cupcakes-sampling/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T160059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T130840 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T130840 UID:2348@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Beer School: Beer Cultism DESCRIPTION:Can you love your beer too much? This month Professor Steve will look at the cultural phenomenon of craft beer and the dark side of craft beer. $5 class fee for beer of course. LOCATION:25 Ionia, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/beer-school-beer-cultism/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T130447 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T130447 UID:2346@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:"A Special Valentine's Dinner" cooking class DESCRIPTION:Be ready to put on your aprons and work as a team to prepare a very special Valentine’s Dinner for yourself and your special someone-----or just make it a fun night out to celebrate Love! You’ll be greeted with Appetizers to enjoy while preparing your special Valentine’s Dinner of Roasted Red Pepper Bisque\, Pear and Pomegranate Salad\, Pecan Crusted Chicken with Frangelico Cream Sauce\, Chili Lime Shrimp with Jicama-Orange Salsa and for dessert\, Rum Truffles and Whoopee Pies. Complimentary Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for each guest and as usual\, bringing your own adult beverage is permitted. For wine suggestions\, call 616.987.9597. LOCATION:2750 Kissing Rock Avenue, Lowell, MI, 49331, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/a-special-valentines-dinner-cooking-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T220059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T130031 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T130031 UID:2342@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Beer Tasting Event DESCRIPTION:$40.00 couple or $25.00 each Please RSVP Smells Like Weed - Gorgonzola Souffle Boffo Brown- Hearty Pork Stew Ravioli Tres Blueberry Stout- Pan Seared Duck with Blueberry Glaze Thirsty Trout Porter- Roasted Sirloin with Smoked Tomato Relish Perkulator- Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta LOCATION:152 West State Street, Hastings, MI, 49058, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/beer-tasting-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120918T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120918T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T125529 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T125529 UID:2341@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Support Group for WAPF lifesyle, Social Hour, WAPF Questions and Answers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/support-group-for-wapf-lifesyle-social-hour-wapf-questions-and-answers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120821T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120821T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T125412 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T125412 UID:2340@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Nourishing Ways Annual Potluck DESCRIPTION:Cook out of Sally Fallon's Nourishing Traditions Cookbook or bring your own specialty.  Don't worry if it's not 100% WAPF\, just enjoy the company and the food.  :) If your last name begins with A-K please bring a main  dish. If your last name begins with L-S please bring a side  dish. If your last name begins with T-W please bring a  dessert. If your last name begins with X-Z please bring some type of fermented/sprouted bread/roll. Feel free to trade with anybody.  Bring your own table settings\, silverware\, napkins\, drinks.  Please bring enough food to serve 10  people. Bring your family!!! LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/nourishing-ways-annual-potluck/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120717T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120717T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T125230 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T125230 UID:2339@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Help Nourishing Ways Plan for Future Topics & Speakers - All Are Welcome! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/help-nourishing-ways-plan-for-future-topics-speakers-all-are-welcome/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T125010 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T125010 UID:2337@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:The Importance of Bone Broths & Pastured Meats! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/the-importance-of-bone-broths-pastured-meats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T124904 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T124904 UID:2336@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Everything you wanted to know about raw milk but were afraid to ask! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-raw-milk-but-were-afraid-to-ask/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120320T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T124759 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T124759 UID:2335@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Get the Skinny on Fats & Oils DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/get-the-skinny-on-fats-oils/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T070000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120221T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T124646 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T124646 UID:2334@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Foods with "Culture" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/foods-with-culture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120117T124513 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T153609 UID:2331@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Top 10 Super Foods DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:134 N. Division, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/top-10-super-foods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120122 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120111T200143 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T200143 UID:2325@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Wake Up Weekend DESCRIPTION:An Annual Celebration of Compassionate Living in Grand Rapids\, MI Wake Up Weekend is an annual grass-roots celebration of animal-friendly advocacy\, art\, food\, education\, music\, philosophy\, and religion in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. Our mission is to demonstrate that compassionate living toward animals is an accessible\, inspiring\, inclusive\, and holistic way for engaged human beings from all walks of life to live more intentionally for the good of all creatures–human beings\, animals\, and the environment. Through free and open public lectures\, workshops\, exhibitions and community events that bring the creativity and vision of activists\, artists\, chefs\, philosophers\, and theologians into unexpected and often bracing juxtaposition\, Wake Up Weekend seeks to solicit the many but often hidden ways in which the exploitation of animals–an urgent moral issue in its own right–sustains other entrenched forms of oppression that we all stand against: global hunger\, diseases of affluence\, the exploitation of women\, racial injustice\, and environmental degradation. But if our culture’s exploitation of animals has negative repercussions for virtually every square inch of the order of things\, then the wake up call to more compassionate living toward animals is also an invitation to the work of making all things new. We hope you’ll join us in this work\, and to increase the likelihood that you will\, we strive to minimize barriers to entry. Our events are free\, open to the public\, and achieved through collaboration among a variety of individuals\, institutions\, organizations\, and businesses based in the great state of Michigan. Sponsors\, collaborators\, and venues change from year to year\, and we’re always looking for new partnerships. Please contact us at wakeupweekend@gmail.com for further information on how to get involved. LOCATION:Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/wake-up-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T163059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120111T195842 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T195842 UID:2323@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:13th Annual Chili Cookoff DESCRIPTION:Annual Chili Cook-off and Wine Lover's Potluck The categories will be the same as they were last year: Four Legs (beef and pork) Two Legs (Fowl) Vegetarian (non-meat) Exotic (Seafood or wild game\, including venison). Our judges\, who will again be coming from the Secchia Center for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College\, are getting excited about trying YOUR entry. Registration for the chili contestants will begin on December 1. ALL competing chilies must be pre-registered. On the day of the event\, we require all competing chilies to be at the winery between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Judging starts at 2:00 sharp and will be concluded by 3:00 PM. Our “winelover’s potluck” begins at 2:00 PM. Non-participants must bring an appetizer to share or a chili. In fact\, in an effort to provide enough chili for all visitors\, anyone who brings a chili (whether it is to be judged or not) will receive free admission for up to two people per 4-quart pot of chili. The entry fee for all others will be $2.00 pp. plus a dish to pass. Longtime musical friends of Fenn Valley\, The Trace\, will be entertaining all of us during the afternoon. They play classic "popular" music and you may have heard their music at previous winery events\, such as Wine Fest or our Summer Evening Cook-Outs. In addition to music\, chili\, and a potluck\, we will be pouring wine by the glass. We will be featuring some of the new wines from the past vintage and encourage all of you to enjoy a glass of wine with your chili. The schedule of activities for the day follows: 1:00-2:00- Registration of chilies 3:00- Winner announced 2:00-4:30- Wine Lover’s Potluck 2:00-4:30- The Trace plays For more information visit the Fenn Valley website. LOCATION:6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/13th-annual-chili-cookoff/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T170059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20120111T194756 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T194756 UID:2317@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Winter Warm Up DESCRIPTION:The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula have teamed up with peninsula area restaurants and businesses for the 2012 Winter Warm Up. Guests can purchase a souvenir mug for $10 at the Old Mission wineries on the day of the event and this mug serves as your "ticket" into each participating winery and business on the Peninsula. Enjoy warm comfort food and drinks at the wineries and special promotions at area restaurants when you present your mug. It's the best treatment for those winter blues! Contact 231.223.9303 for more information. LOCATION:Traverse City, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/winter-warm-up/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120122 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111230T161615 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T111540 UID:2295@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Beer Week DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a long-time lover of craft beer or are new to the craft beer experience\, Kalamazoo Beer Week offers a host of special\, one-time-only style experiences. Kalamazoo’s independently owned and operated restaurants and retail locations\, together with craft breweries and brewers\, develop a unique craft beer experience for patrons. Among the programming for this exciting week of events are beer dinners\, demonstrations\, tastings\, and meet-the-brewer functions. Intended to educate\, offer insight into the craft beer movement\, beers styles\, or the industry at large\, these events are open to the public. In some cases\, reservations are required (such is the case with most beer dinners)\, but often\, these functions are open-house style. Plan your week\, plot your course\, and visit with the very people that conceived of your favorite brew! Click on the event calendar to view a comprehensive list of events. But remember\, events are added right up to the dates of Kalamazoo Beer Week\, so bookmark and check back often. LOCATION:Kalamazoo, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/kalamazoo-beer-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120116T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120116T170059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111209T155146 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T194150 UID:2222@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Joel Salatin Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Nourish Organic Market and Egypt Valley Angus are delighted and honored to host Joel Salatin for a book-signing event. Self pro-claimed "lunatic farmer"\, food activist and educator\, Joel Salatin will be in Grand Rapids to speak at the Calvin College January Series on Tuesday\, January 17. On Monday evening he'll meet and greet GR foodies and sign copies of his new book\, Folks\, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens\, Healthier People\, and a Better World. LOCATION:634 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/joel-salatin-book-signing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120117T123000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120117T133059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111209T154848 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T194216 UID:2219@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Joel Salatin "Dancing with Dinner" DESCRIPTION: Joel Salatin is a fulltime alternative farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. He writes extensively for agriculture magazines and is a popular speaker who defends small farms\, local food systems\, and the right to opt out of the conventional food paradigm. His family’s farm\, Polyface Inc\, has been featured in Smithsonian Magazine\, National Geographic\, Gourmet\, and countless other radio\, television and print media. Profiled on the Lives of the 21st Century series with Peter Jennings on ABC News\, his after- broadcast chat room fielded more hits than any other segment to date. The farm achieved iconic status as the grass farm featured in the New York Times bestseller Omnivore’s Dilemma by food writer guru Michael Pollan and more recently the movie Food\, Inc. He is author of a number of books including the recently released Folks\, This Ain't Normal\, which is a farmer's advice for happier hens\, healthier people and a better world. Underwritten by Holland Litho Printing Services; part of the Calvin January Series Note: There will be several live streaming sites around West Michigan. LOCATION:3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/joel-salatin-dancing-with-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T203059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111126T190649 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123907 UID:2171@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:The Food and Wine of Beaujolais DESCRIPTION:Beaujolais has gotten a bad rap in the American palate\, simply because a lot of them--especially of the "nouveau" variety--tend to be overpriced\, overhyped kool-aid. But\, to write off the Gamay-based wines of Beaujolais as "plonk for the unknowing" causes one to miss a fascinating and beautiful family of wines! Alongside the dinner\, we'll be tasting a full profile of the different appellations of Beaujolais\, from Fleurie to Morgon\, and see how well they work with the flavors of that region of France! The dinner's cost is $50.00 per person\, and we are limited to ONLY 12 GUESTS! To pay for your reservation\, visit the "Pay the Starving Artist" tab on the main FB page. Please call or email with questions\, but do note: as the seating is so limited\, ONLY pre-paid reservations will be secure. THE MENU: TBA LOCATION:209 Division S. #105, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/the-food-and-wine-of-beaujolais/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111201T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111201T200059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111126T185826 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123801 UID:2167@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:8th Annual Wine & Roses DESCRIPTION:The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be honoring West Michigan's Finest at the 8th Annual Wine & Roses Event. This prestigious event will pay tribute to very select West Michigan's business professionals who are up and coming within the community. Each honoree takes on the role of finding a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF) by raising critical funds for research. In this role\, they have the opportunity to network with other professionals\, be recognized in the community as a leader in business and philanthropy\, receive a significant community award\, align themselves with a charity\, and help make a difference in the lives of so many families. Once again we will also enjoy an evening of celebration with Wine\, heavy ordure's\, music and fun. The event culminates with a ceremony that recognizes these amazing rising stars for what they have accomplished. Young professionals are nominated by a committee of community and business leaders. They must demonstrate leadership\, be successful in their chosen careers\, and exhibit dedication to making a difference in their communities. You are encouraged to nominate a candidate for this exciting new event. To nominate someone\, please click on the button for the nomination form. A reception and ceremony honoring West Michigan's Finest will be on December 1st. Guests at this black tie optional event will have the opportunity to mingle\, bid on live and silent auctions\, and commemorate this inaugural year's honorees. LOCATION:28th St St SE & Patterson Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/8th-annual-wine-roses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111130T220059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111126T183005 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123750 UID:2149@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual New Holland Beer Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Annual New Holland Beer Dinner at The Score! Wednesday\, November 30th at 7pm. We will be pairing 4 delicious courses with 4 of New Holland's finest brews all for $25 per person! LOCATION:5301 Northland Drive, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/2nd-annual-new-holland-beer-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111122T125201 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T194356 UID:2141@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:GOOD VS. EVIL: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert DESCRIPTION:Good vs. Evil: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert\, live at Grand Rapid’s DeVos Performance Hall on Sunday\, February 19th. Join Anthony Bourdain\, chef\, author of Medium Raw and host of The Travel’s Channel’s No Reservations and Eric Ripert\, renowned chef of Le Bernardin\, author\, host of “Avec Eric” on PBS and regular guest on Bravo’s Top Chef as they share stories and muse on the place of food in our personal\, community and global life. It’s an evening of storytelling and observation providing frank and provocative insight into what really goes on behind the kitchen doors. LOCATION:303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/good-vs-evil-an-evening-with-anthony-bourdain-and-eric-ripert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111206T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111206T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111122T122422 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123847 UID:2132@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Founders Extreme Beer Dinner DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:3868 West River Drive, Comstock Park, MI, 49321, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/founders-extreme-beer-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111128T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111128T210059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111102T123657 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123729 UID:1909@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Slow Food Book Club DESCRIPTION:Our book club takes reading to a new level. When you read the book you are not only thinking about what points to discuss but also what local edible delights to make and share with your fellow book clubbers to nibble and nosh on during the meeting – whether the book is food related or not! The November selection is Eating in the Light of the Moon: how women can transform their relationships with food through myths\, metaphors & storytelling' by Anita Johnston. For more details contact Viola at info@slowfoodwestmichigan.org LOCATION:MI URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/slow-food-book-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111207T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111207T193059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111031T000031 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123858 UID:1860@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Finding Peace in Chaos — Using Herbs to Manage Stress and Build Adrenals DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season! While we often cannot eliminate all stressors in our life\, come and learn some simple strategies for managing stress from a Type-A\, chronic over-achiever who knows personally the struggle of trying to do it all.  Food & herbal remedies and basic lifestyle considerations will be discussed for dealing with anxiety and fatigued adrenals.  Geared to the overworked parent or professional facing the onset of the holiday season. $10.00 class donation suggested. Free for Burdock & Rose CSA members.  Email lisa.rose.starner@gmail.com to register. LOCATION:944 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/finding-peace-in-chaos-%e2%80%94-using-herbs-to-manage-stress-and-build-adrenals-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111204T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111204T160059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111027T100543 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123834 UID:1846@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:G-Rap Swappers DESCRIPTION:Just in time for the holidays! Come together with other food artisans to swap goods to fill our own pantries and to share as gifts! **PLUS** Donations of of our homemade goods will also be collected to share with families in need\, so be sure to make a little extra to share the homemade love! You know how it works: Do you make preserves\, vinegars\, ciders\, pickles or handmade herbal remedies? What about breads\, kombucha\, teas\, or fermented beverages? Sauerkrauts? Infused booze? Do you even have your own eggs from your chickens? Cheese? Pies? Whatever your kitchen specialty\, participants should plan several of each sort of their treasured goods to swap. Time will be given at the beginning to socialize and sample goods and "bid" on each offering -- making a note what you are willing to trade. You will leave with an armload of homemade goodness and hopefully a few new friends. Please RSVP (the event will be limited to 25 people) and in the meantime\, feel free to post photos\, recipes here of what you are going to bring!!! LOCATION:1440 Holborn NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/g-rap-swappers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111026T133044 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T194312 UID:1841@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Taste the Passion (Leelanau Peninsula) DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air as you share the love of Leelanau at the “Taste the Passion” weekend February 4 & 5\, 2012. This special weekend celebrates wine\, chocolate and love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau with the special pleasures of life always makes for wonderful weekend. Visit the LPVA website for more information. LOCATION:MI URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/taste-the-passion-leelanau-peninsula/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111211 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111026T132743 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123917 UID:1839@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Day of Giving (Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula) DESCRIPTION:Shop the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula on the Day of Giving to help support area nonprofit organizations. For one day only\, each winery will be donating 15% of their gross sales to a select Northern Michigan nonprofit. Join us in celebrating the season of giving during tasting room hours or by purchasing online at participating winery websites. For more details visit the WOMP website. LOCATION:MI URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/day-of-giving-wineries-of-old-mission-peninsula/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T160059 DTSTAMP:20120518T140224 CREATED:20111026T132527 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T123818 UID:1837@http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com SUMMARY:Fenn Valley's 20th Annual Nouveau Fest DESCRIPTION:This year marks our 20th Nouveau Fest\, and to celebrate we will be featuring pizza as a pairing for the wine. After all\, we consider Nouveau to be the “ultimate” pizza wine. We look forward to having you join us so you can discover for yourself why we believe this to be true. Several varieties of pizza will be offered at the event\, all of them Brian’s special recipes. You will be able to experiment with pairing certain wines with the different pizza samples. For example\, try the Pinot Grigio with the Pesto Pizza or the Late Harvest Vignoles with Dessert Pizza. Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free options will also be available while supplies last. This will be a great way to kick-off your holiday celebrations. The event runs from 1-4 PM on December 3\, 2011. Relax with a glass of wine or start on your holiday gift buying. We look forward to enjoying some wine and pizza with you! Visit Fenn Valley's website for more details. No admission charge\, no reservations. LOCATION:6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville, United States URL:http://eatlocalwestmichigan.com/event/fenn-valleys-20th-annual-nouveau-fest/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR