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
Saugatuck Named Best Summer Weekend Escape by USA Today and 10 Best
A contest held by USA Today’s 10 Best website has named Saugatuck the Best Summer Weekend Escape in the U.S.
There’s A New Creative Sports Team In West Michigan
And it's in my hometown. The new Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwest League (summer collegiate wooden bat league) have some cool new food items, and a sassy marketing department.
Bell’s Brewery to Release Solar System Themed Beer [Video]
Today, June 6, Bell’s Brewery announced their newest beer series.
Best Summer Events in Grand Rapids
Summer is basically here and this weekend kickoffs the fun-filled festivities of “Summer 2014.”
Here’s a look at upcoming events in Grand Rapids this summer- plan accordingly!
Real-Life Inspiration for ‘Blow’ Released from Prison [Video]
Remember the movie Blow?
The film starred Johnny Depp as George Jung a.k.a “Boston George”, a real life coke smuggler back in the ‘70s and early ‘80s.
Directed by Ted Demme, Blow is a great movie in general, but it’s even more amazing knowing that it’s based on a true story!
Despite Rumors, Detroit’s ‘RoboCop’ Statue Won’t Be Unveiled Today
You may be wondering, “Why does anyone need at 10-foot-tall bronze "RoboCop" statue?”
The answer is: I don’t know.
Google Wants to Spread Internet Access Via Satellite
I think Google is planning world domination.
Google recently announced they were working on an entire fleet of driver-less cars. They’ve also created the smart-eyewear Google Glass and now they want to take to the skies.
Lauren’s Having a Bad Hair Day
You've heard of helmet head, hat head and bed head, but what about headphone head?
Beer-Infused Pie is Genius
Do you like beer?
What about pie?
Why not combine the two?
That’s exactly what the Grand Traverse Pie Company did!
Check Out This 3D Printed Record! [Video]
I’ve been collecting records since I was 16 and have amassed a collection of more than 200 records, but I don’t have anything like this!
Led Zeppelin Releases New Audio for ‘Whole Lotta Love’ [Video]
In anticipation of the re-release of their first three albums, Led Zeppelin has released a video for “Whole Lotta Love” that features a “rough mix with vocals” version of the song.
The video is a compilation of several live performances from Led Zeppelin, some of which have rarely been seen.
Stolen ‘Pulp Fiction’ Car Found 19 Years Later [Video]
Remember that sweet, red 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu that John Travolta drove in the film Pulp Fiction?
That was director Quentin Tarantino's car, which was ultimately stolen during the final stages of the film's production.