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The Creative Odyssey of Joni Mitchell


Shelley Irwin
November 23, 2012 | WGVU  Biographer Katherine Monk joins us to talk about her biography of Joni Mitchell. She shares stories not often discussed of of failed relationships, surrender of her infant daughter, and an extended sickness. The book is called, ‘Joni:  The Creative Odyssey of Joni Mitchell.’ 
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Yesterday
St. Mary's Health Care Magnet Designation
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  St. Mary's Health Care has earned its magnet designation. What does this mean for St. Mary's and for the city of GR? Guests from St. Mary’s join us to discuss.   
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U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  This Memorial Day weekend, the U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum presents the grand opening of the U.S.S. Flier Exhibit and the Lost Boat Ceremony rounds out the weekend. We discuss both events with executive director Dr. Frank Marczak.   
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Travel Talk
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  It’s our monthly Travel Talk with travel agent Joanne Verboom. Today Joanne presents the Shame on you award and we talk about Disney's new rule and traveling with kids.   
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The Arts in Holland
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  Monthly we put a spotlight on the arts and entertainment in Holland, Michigan. Today, meet licensed art appraiser Nancy Beebe here with Holland Area Arts Council's Lorma Freestone.   
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YNPN
  May 20, 2013  |  WGVU  Guests from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network stop by to catch us up on their happenings. Today, a member spotlight and talk on the YNPN prom.   
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Friday
Veteran's Corner
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  Veteran's Corner is a monthly segment that puts the spotlight on local military veterans. Today we hear how Plachta Murphy and Associates Law Firm is giving back with the PMA scholarships. Jeremy Johnson is our guest.   
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Urban Core Collective
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  We talk about the Urban Core Collective; six local organizations coming together, dedicated to increasing the capacity and accessibility of supportive services that address the core needs of people with color and marginalized families living in Grand Rapids.    
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Get Your Diploma, Get Your Dream
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  We continue our weekly series about the WGVU Engage project, “Get Your Diploma, Get Your Dream.” Joining us from Alger Middle School is Principal Rodney Brown to talk about the challenges students face and the resources available to help them succeed in school and life.    
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Girls on the Run
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  Girls will be running tomorrow morning. It's the culmination of the Girls on the Run program on the grounds of East Kentwood High for a 5k and a celebration. We speak with founder Molly Barker.   
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Ben Bedford
  May 17, 2013  |  WGVU  Musician Ben Bedford takes the stage tonight in Whitehall, gracing the stage of the historic Howmet Playhouse. We talk about his latest CD and hear his work live.   
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Thursday
Michigan Grads
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  We talk about a Grand Rapids company that's giving the big guys in the graduation cap and gown industry a run for their money. The company Michigan Grads sells American made graduation supplies that are green, cost less and don't have shipping fees. Guests join us in studio to tell us more.   
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Guy Gourmet
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Now is the time for grilling. Men's Health Magazine presents the first ever gourmet cookbook featuring healthy makeovers of favorite dishes created by top chefs. We talk about “Guy Gourmet.”   
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Library Lines
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Library Lines is our monthly spotlight on what's happening with the GRPL system, including Summer Reading and more.   
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City Beat
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  City Beat, GR Magazine's Marty Primeau tells us what there is to do weekly talking what to do this weekend in West Michigan.    
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Laura Armenta Dance Company
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  The Laura Armenta Dance Company is turning 15 and a celebration is right around the corner. We discuss dance, performance, yoga and more with Laura.   
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Just to Hear
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  "Just to Hear" is a legacy interview that's quite unique. We talk on the process of the audio biography with biographer Frank Jenks.   
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CLAS
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Monthly, TMS takes you to CLAS with GVSU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Today, Associate Professor Jill Eggers discusses "Painting Northern Michigan."   
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The Civil War in 50 Objects
  May 16, 2013  |  WGVU  Historian Harold Holzer returns to TMS to talk about his latest in book, ‘The Civil War in 50 Objects.’   
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Wednesday
Sustainable Community Voices
  May 15, 2013  |  WGVU  Sustainable Community Voices is a monthly conversation on sustainability efforts right here in West Michigan. Today, we talk on sustainability and Public Health.   
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Gays and Christianity
  May 15, 2013  |  WGVU  On May 30, a unique panel discussion will take place the topic of Gays and Christianity. Panelist Dr. Matthew Clark is our guest this morning.   
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Tommy Fitzgerald
  May 15, 2013  |  WGVU  Chef Tommy Fitzgerald stops by the Morning Show to talk about his newest adventure as the executive director of Kitchen Sage.   
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VAI: Purple Community
  May 15, 2013  |  WGVU  Guests from the Van Andel Institute share their news with us monthly. Today we talk about the Purple Community; what is it and how can the community get engaged. Sara Hop, coordinator, joins us.   
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Anything Goes
  May 15, 2013  |  WGVU  Broadway Grand Rapids presents the production Anything Goes, as you'll hop aboard the S.S. America in this Cole Porter 1934 musical. Lead actors are here in studio.   
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Senior Concerns
  May 15, 2013  |  WGVU  Senior Concerns is a monthly putting the topic of the aged. Today we talk Nutrition.   
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Wolverine World Wide Global Sales Conference
  May 15, 2013  |  WGVU  A unique conference is happening in West Michigan, a global sales conference on behalf of Wolverine Worldwide as part of the Entertainment and Urban Adventure Race around the city. Brian Cousins discusses the particulars with us this morning.   
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