Originally from Allegan, I have lived in Grand Rapids since 2007. I’m a Grand Valley State University grad. I remember taping songs off the radio and making mixtapes as early as fifth grade, and I have been collecting vinyl albums since I was 16! My favorite bands are Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan and T.Rex. Catch me playin’ the classic hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays on Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR!
Lauren
New 64-tap Tap House Coming to Beer City USA This Fall
The other day I drove past Malarky’s on the E. Beltline and saw a sign that read “Closed. New concept coming”.
Watch NASA Live Stream Orion Spacecraft Parachute Test [Video]
This popped up on my Twitter feed today and for once I happened to catch it at the right time, so I thought I’d share.
Track Your Beer Drinking with Mobile App Untappd [Video]
If you’re a beer fanatic like I am, you’ll definitely want to make use of this app!
Bell’s Announces Next Series of Seasonal Beers to be Available in Cans
Back in May Bell's Brewery released their first lineup of seasonal beers in cans with 4 packs of 16 oz. cans of Oberon and Two Hearted Ale- which was recently named No. 2 Best Beer in America for the fifth year in a row by Zymurgy Magazine.
Today, the Kalamazoo brewery has released the look of their next series of seasonal beers to be available in cans.
GoPro Mounted on Cow is Just as Entertaining as You Think [Video]
Where would we be without the GoPro?
We’d be missing out on a ton of crazy YouTube videos, that’s for sure!
Lauren Loves ‘Soul Train’ [Video]
I’ve said it many times before: I was born in the wrong decade.
One of the things I’m most bummed about missing is Soul Train.
Grand Rapids NBA D-League Team Announces New Nickname: Drive
The new Detroit Pistons affiliate and NBA Development League team that moved to Grand Rapids from Springfield, Mass., in April has revealed its new name.
Peter Gabriel and Genesis Reunite in New BBC Documentary [Video]
Today Peter Gabriel confirmed on his website that he will contribute to the BBC documentary “Genesis: Together and Apart”.
Lauren Samples Nikobrew Hops’ IPA Beer at the 2014 National Homebrewers Conference [Video]
The 2014 National Homebrewers Conference hosted by the American Homebrewers Association is in town this weekend and I've made frequent trips to DeVos Place to check out the action!
Beer is Here! 36th Annual National Homebrewers Conference is in Beer City USA
The 36th annual National Homebrewers Conference, hosted by the American Homebrewers Association, is being held this week at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.
And what better place to hold a National Homebrewers Conference than in Beer City USA, where home brewing is alive and well!
Tour Beer City USA with Grand Rapids Beer Tours
We all know that Grand Rapids is Beer City USA, right?
We’ve got eight breweries within the city limits alone, plus breweries in surrounding areas like Perrin Brewing Co. in Comstock Park, Rockford Brewing Co. in Rockford, and Osgood Brewing in Grandville.
With so many breweries to visit, where do you even start?
This is What the Rings of a Tree Sound Like [Video]
Have you ever wondered what the rings of a tree would sound like if you played them on a turntable?
I’m sure you haven’t but I bet you’re curious now, right?