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Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan

Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan September 21-22, 2018 Hours: Fri. 5pm – 9pm and Sat. 11am – 3pm DeVos Place, downtown Grand Rapids, MI www.KohlerExpo.com Brides, grooms, mothers, bridesmaids, and friends are invited to experience all this show has to offer. Plan your wedding all under one roof at this 16th annual Fall Bridal Show at beautiful DeVos Place. […]

Russo’s International Market: Wine Frappe

Posted on by Kim Bode

Summer is meant for frozen spiked beverages, right? Ok – Summer does include other things but they are all much more enjoyable with a beverage of the alcohol variety. Sweeten up your summer by trying Russo’s International Market’s unique, thirst quenching, wine frappe recipes (Hint: Frappe means “slushie” in Italian). Even if you are not a wine drinker, you need […]

Recap of Uncut, Student-Produced Documentary, “Rhythm & Race: A History of African American Music in Grand Rapids”

Posted on by Kim Bode

On Tuesday, February 28, West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT) premiered its uncut, student-produced documentary, “Rhythm and Race: A History of African American Music in Grand Rapids.” The first premiere of the documentary drew a packed-house at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Attendees of all ages and walks-of-life attended the premiere, many of which experienced the racial […]

Step aside, Beer City. There’s a new beverage taking over the 616.

Posted on by Kim Bode

Since the early 17th century gin has been a spirit staple. Originally derived as an herbal medicine made from juniper berries and vodka, gin has become one of the most popular spirits around the world. Because of its popularity, Gray Skies Distillery co-owners Brandon Voorhees and Steve Vander Pol knew that having a killer gin recipe was necessary for drawing […]