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
Stream the ISS Expedition 40 Russian Spacewalk at 10 a.m. EST
Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev, along with help from their NASA crewmates aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will venture out on a spacewalk at approximately 10 a.m. EST.
Have You Seen This Airstream? [Video]
The WFGR studios are located right downtown next to Rosa Parks Circle and for the last couple weeks I’ve noticed this Airstream trailer parked right by the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
I thought it was just another food truck, which park outside of the GRAM daily for the lunch rush, but this truck was different...
Tonight is Tom Petty Night at Fifth Third Ballpark
Tonight, the West Michigan Whitecaps celebrate Tom Petty Night at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park!
Today, August 13, is International Left-Handers Day!
I myself am not a “southpaw”- I just thought you should know!
‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Premiered 32 Years Ago [Video]
One of the best “coming of age” films, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, premiered August 13, 1982- 32 years ago today.
Now Is the Time to Buy a House in Grand Rapids If You’re a Millennial
Grand Rapids ranks among the best markets to buy a home for millennials, the Grand Rapids Business Journal reports.
Grand Rapids City Pools Close on Labor Day, September 1
There’s no use fighting it, it’s inevitable: at some point summer will be over.
A sad thought, I know.
The end of the swimming season at the Grand Rapids city pools of Briggs, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Richmond Park will close on Labor Day, Monday September 1...
Hoppy IPA Day!
I’m not really sure who declared it and you know what? I don’t even care!
Today, August 7, is IPA Day!
T. Rex ‘Ballrooms of Mars’ Mentions Legendary Radio DJ Alan Freed [Audio/Video]
Ever since I read that bizarre story about the ashes of legendary radio DJ Alan Freed (the guy coined the term "rock 'n' roll" for goodness sake!) being “evicted” from his exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, I’ve had T. Rex’s “Ballrooms of Mars” stuck in my head.
Crack the Hidden Code on Right Brain Brewery’s Cans and You Could Win a Trip to Traverse City
How would you like to enjoy some delicious beer from Right Brain Brewery and win a trip to Traverse City?
Sounds pretty good, right?
First Parklets Being Installed at Grand Rapids Brewing Co. Today [Video]
Last month the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority approved a $40,000 grant to allow BarFly Ventures to install parklets in front of their restaurants Stella's Lounge, Grand Rapids Brewing Co., and McFadden’s Saloon.
Today, the first of those parklets are being installed in front of the Grand Rapids Brewing Company.
So, what’s a parklet?
Takin’ It Easy with The Eagles
With five No. 1 singles, six Grammy Awards and six No. 1 albums, The Eagles are one of the most successful rock groups from the '70s. They broke up spectacularly, and then regrouped in 1994.
"Desperado." "Take It Easy." "Hotel California." "Take It to the Limit." "Heartache Tonight." "Life in the Fast Lane." "Witchy Woman."
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