The B.O.B.

It was all about the gumbo Tuesday at The B.O.B. Make that Fat Tuesday at The B.O.B.

Maybe you aren't able to get to New Orleans for Fat Tuesday today? Well, don't worry because The B.O.B. has you covered! Head to The B.O.B for its 17th annual Fat Tuesday Celebration TODAY.

Many West Michigan Natives are returning home for Thanksgiving this week. There is one local organization hoping to interest them in staying for good. Hello West Michigan is hosting a special gathering Wednesday night at the B.O.B.

The B.O.B. is back in business, starting today. The restaurant and entertainment complex has been closed since July 3 because of a suspension of their state liquor license. The downtown Grand Rapids establishment's license was suspended by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission after the death of a patron who fell down a back stairway while intoxicated. The state argued that servers at The B.O.B.

WZZM reported in April, that The B.O.B. was sentenced to a 3-day liquor license suspension. The downtown Grand Rapids bar, restaurant, and nightclub tried to appeal that decision. Tuesday, the Michigan Liquor Commission not only upheld the original suspension, but extended it to 10 days.

The atmosphere was truly festive and jolly Tuesday night at The B.O.B. for the Small Business Holiday Party. Channel 95.7's Connie and Curtis, who emceed, along with Wendy Reed and Josh Garber were on hand along with WGRD 97.9's Metalhead Ned and St. Nick himself, Santa Claus.

One of my favorites from “Art Prize” 2010 the “Steam Pig” has to leave downtown Grand Rapids to make room for the new Art Prize entries. I don’t know about you, but I will miss the flying pig.

WZZM 13 reports the giant ArtPrize finalist Steam Pig is looking for a new home.  The team that designed and built The Steam Pig in downtown Grand Rapids is putting it up for sale to help cover outstanding bills. The PIG which is around 36 feet tall is located now in the parking lot of the B.O.B.