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Ready To Eat Some Wings! King Of The Wing Is ON!

Craig Russell — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:30:29 +0000

Wings are the best! King of the Wing happens Saturday at John Ball Park! Eat a bunch of Wings, have a Summer Shandy. watch the Red Wings game and enjoy a great spring day in West Michigan! The King of the Wing is a competition to crown the best wings in the area. All the [...]

How To Properly Eat A Chicken Wing Because You're Doing It Wrong

Steven Bohner — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:29:06 +0000

Eating a chicken wing seems simple enough, right? Grab the chicken wing, bite the chicken wing, tear the flesh and meat from the bone, chew it, swallow, repeat... Wrong! Sure, maybe that's how you eat a drumstick, but if you eat the wing like that... You, sir, are a savage! Or just hungry. Whatever's clever.

Tom And Kyle From "The Wedding Singer" In The Studio!

Craig Russell — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:38:19 +0000

The Circle Theatre’s production of “The Wedding Singer” Opens Thursday at Aquinas College’s Performing Arts Center. It’s the story you are familiar with, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore from the 90′s set in the 80′s. If you liked the film, you will be sure to love the musical. Tom Kaechele (yes, thats Dave’s brother) [...]

This Saturday You Can Safely Dispose of Your Old Meds!

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:40:48 +0000

Have some old meds sitting around? I know I’ve got a few. Don’t flush em, don’t toss of them, get rid of them safely! Our Friends at the Walker Street Pharmacy Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. citizens around the country will have the [...]

National Record Store Day is Saturday – Come See us in Grandville

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:23:29 +0000

One of my favorite things is being celebrated on Saturday... It's National Record Store Day! I personally have about 500 records, and I play them often! One of my favorite places in town to get vinyl is The Corner Record Shop in Grandville! This Saturday is National Record Store Day!

Art Downtown Today! See The Art!

Craig Russell — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:09:45 +0000

Its another art party in Downtown Grand Rapids tonight! Art Downtown kicks off late this afternoon, a perfect start to the weekend! And best of all its FREE! Over 400 artists take over Downtown! WZZM TV 13 has this look at the cultural event. “400 artists will take over more than 30 Downtown Grand Rapids [...]

Tulip Time is but Weeks Away and They Need Volunteers

Andy Rent — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:15:29 +0000

Holy-shmoly...Tulip time is less than a month away. Where did the time go.

Tulip Time in Holland, is one of the top, major festivals in the United State. Maybe, international, since people do come from around the world. It's a fabulous gathering in West Michigan. But it doesn't happen without hundreds of volunteer putting in countless hours making it work.

Here Come the Mummies Are Back! [VIDEO]

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:09:01 +0000

By popular demand, “Here Come The Mummies” are coming back to the Intersection Thursday March 21. Some of the best funk, blue, rock and a crazy stage show! Good stuff! Here’s a sample of the “Mummies” live: Get more info at Intersection Website! See you tomorrow night at the Intersection. Doors at 7PM

A St. Patricks Day Parade You Didn't March In, Or Watch.

Craig Russell — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:08:44 +0000

And there’s a very good reason too. Not because it was a secret or they didn’t really hold it. Oh no, this St Pat’s Day parade is an annual tradition. It’s just really small. I mean REALLY small. Like one person small. From “World’s smallest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is made up of one person” [...]

Win a Custom Built Strombrella This Weekend

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:03:14 +0000

This is pretty cool! The Cottage and Lakefront living show is this weekend at Devos Place. Everything you need to build, improve and make your cottage or lakefront home fantastic! March 15-17! Join Tom Rademacher next weekend as he unveils and gives away to one lucky entrant a custom-built “strombrella”. The cabana-like unit is valued [...]

West Michigan Womens Expo – the WFGRCADE

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:24:54 +0000

The West Michigan’s Women’s Expo is this Friday-Sunday at Devos Place downtown GR. This is the premier event for women in West Michigan. But what about the guys? We’ve got you covered to – with the the WFGRCADE! That’s right, thanks to Huizens Furniture and Reliable Sport we’re gonna give the guys a little escape. [...]

Come Sign the Bob Seger Card

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:01:36 +0000

Well, a couple of years ago we thought it would be Bob’s last trip to GR – but turns out, we were wrong, in a good way. Come down and see us before the show (look for the WFGR van right next to the arena) and sign the “Welcome Back” Bob card. You can even [...]

Meet All Of The Dessert Wars' Contestants

Steven Bohner — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:14:45 +0000

We had a massive turn out for Channel 957′s first annual Dessert Wars! A dozen restaurants and bakeries went dessert to dessert in an epic battle for 2 awards, the People’s Choice and the Judge’s Choice!

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us decided who had the best dessert in Grand Rapids! Thanks toPioneer Sugar and Mast Heating & Cooling for sponsoring the event! Thank you to the Amway Grand Plaza for hosting!

Dessert Wars Is Today, February 21st!

Steven Bohner — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:30:10 +0000

Our long awaited battle of the batter, culinary conflict, super sweet skirmish... OK, enough of that... Dessert Wars is today at the Imperial Ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza from 6pm to 8pm! Come join the Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR staff and sample desserts from a dozen local restaurants and bakeries.

Dessert Wars Coming!

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:02:19 +0000

Bring on the Treats! Are you ready for a SWEET Night? Me too. This event is going to be awesome, and it's only 5 Bucks too!

WFGR and Pioneer Sugar present Dessert Wars! Thursday, February 21st in the Imperial Ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza from 6pm to 8pm. Sample desserts from local bakeries, pastry shops and restaurants and then vote for the one you think should be called the “Best Dessert in Grand Rapids”!

Retroskate at the Kentwood Fun Spot!

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:05:27 +0000

What a great time we had at the Kentwood Fun Spot for the first ever WFGR Retroskate. A Real blast from the past. Have a look at some of the pictures from the event, and take special notice to Andy O's Pablo Cruise T-Shirt as well. Make plans to join us for the next Retroskate, March 8th at the Kentwood Fun Spot!

WFGR Retroskate is TONIGHT!!!

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:15:08 +0000

Remember all those great times at the skating rink back in the day. So do we, and we’ve teamed up with the Kentwood Fun Spot on 52nd and Division to do “Retroskate” Friday Nights! The first one will be FRIDAY FEB 8th from 6-10PM. All your Favorite Classic Hits from the 70’s and 80’s played [...]

WFGR and DADD's West Michigan Brew Tour

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:13:47 +0000

Alrighty beer fans, listen up! Here’s your chance to take a tour of some of West Michigan’s most popular breweries with Dadd’s Magical Mystery Brewery Tour, Saturday, February 2nd from 2-6PM. Dadd’s Magic Bus will bring you to each of the participating breweries for just $20!Get on the Bus at the Alpine Meijer, You’ll also [...]

The WFGR Awesome 80′s New Years Eve Party–In Pictures (GALLERY)

Craig Russell — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:00:07 +0000

Fun was had by all, at the WFGR Awesome 80′s New Years Eve Party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! We partied til the wee hours of the New Year! Here is how it all went down, with proof provided by DJ Gene Parker! Can’t wait til THIS year’s WFGR Awesome 80′s New Years Eve Party! [...]

The WFGR Rock n Roll Bowling League Is Back!

Craig Russell — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:08:35 +0000

We started again Friday Night! The second half of the WFGR Rock n Roll Bowling League! Do you like to have a good time? Do you like meeting fun, new people? Can you at least get a ball down the alley without it turning around and coming back after you? If you can answer yes [...]