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Popular Lowell brewpub closes, rebrands as ‘gluten-friendly’ barbecue eatery
KENT COUNTY, MI - A beloved Lowell brewery is undergoing changes nearly a decade after opening. Big Boiler Brewing at 318 E. Main St. has rebranded as the Hop Hog Backyard Brewpub to offer an array of smoked meats, including gluten-free appetizers and entrees. If you purchase a product or...
Culver’s of Lowell Celebrates Chain’s 40th Birthday With Day of Giving on July 18
We received the following press release from Culver’s of Lowell. [Lowell, MI – July 15, 2024] – Culver’s is officially turning 40 years old on July 18—and to celebrate, the Culver’s of Lowell is hosting a day of giving to benefit a deserving organization in the community.
Lowell’s Big Boiler Brewing reopens as barbecue restaurant with gluten-free emphasis
The owners of a former downtown Lowell brewpub have rebranded and reopened the restaurant as the second location of their Hop Hog Backyard Brewpub concept. Big Boiler Brewing at 318 Main St. Suite B in Lowell closed on June 23 to switch over the location to become Hop Hog, which opened on July 8.
Beloved Kent County ice cream shop celebrates 25 years
ALTO, Mich. — The next time you're driving on I-96 near Lowell, take the Alden Nash Avenue exit and head south. On the side of the road, nestled amongst the corn fields, you can't miss a bright red 1980 B&O caboose. Inside that 34-ton train car is a business called the Ice Cream Caboose, and it's celebrating a milestone.
New Mexican Restaurant Serving Massive 4 Pound Burrito Opens in Grand Rapids
Love Mexican food AND a challenge? A new restaurant serving up both is now open in Grand Rapids. Tacos Don Jose, located at 430 68th St. SW, opened for business at the end of June. On opening day the owners shared on social media, "Food is a powerful cornerstone in...
Allegiant announces eight new Routes
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) today announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country. The new route to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida includes:. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Nov. 14, 2024 with one-way fares as low as...
See the Unusual Vegetable at The Ionia Free Fair
One thing you can count on at a county fair is there is always something unusual to see. This year at the Ionia Free Fair there is a most unusual vegetable you can see here. The Ionia Free Fair is iconic in West Michigan since it has been going strong since 1915. The Ionia Free Fair is also the world's largest fair that is free to attend, hence the name.
Explore Rare Wildlife: West Michigan Animal Park Welcomes Its First Apes
Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos? A West Michigan wild animal park has some new additions!. Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto over has over 460 mammals representing 64 different species! The newest animals are the park's first apes. Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park recently welcomed a pair of white-handed gibbons.
GRAM on the Green offers free music on Thursday nights this summer
Enjoy fantastic live music and check out all that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer during 88.1 WYCE’s concert series, GRAM on the Green. Join GRAM and 88.1 FM WYCE on Thursday nights from 6 – 8:30 p.m., for an evening filled with outdoor live music, hands-on art making, food trucks, and a cash bar.
Here Are 3 Must-Visit Dog Bars in Michigan
Have you ever heard of a dog bar? Dog café? Indoor dog park? There are so many ways to say the same thing: dogs are welcome here. Dog owners know that at times it can be difficult to balance puppy playtime with your own social life as many place do not allow dogs-- but what if you didn't have to choose between staying in with your pup and going out with your friends?
At Last Grand Rapids Popular Sovengard Restaurant Reopens
The Sovengard Biergarten Restaurant has finally reopened after two long years at their new location, 1232 Bridge Street, NW. They closed their doors 20 months ago and didn't move far, just up Bridge Street a bit, but to a larger and more welcoming building and in a quieter location. They had hoped to reopen long before this but there were many construction delays.
Three Easy Walking Trails To Visit In Grand Rapids
If you're anything like me, getting over the mental hurdle of going out to do something physically active can be tougher than whatever activity I'm going to do. A short, easy hike that you barely break a sweat on can seem like climbing Everest. Or, sometimes you want to just get out of the house but not push yourself all that hard.
Humane Society of West Michigan takes in 12 beagles from research facility
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — About a week ago, the Humane Society of West Michigan took in 12 beagles from a research facility. These dogs lived their entire lives in wire cages, in a room with no windows and a concrete floor. Now, they’re getting a chance at a new...
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
New Restaurant Opens Inside Grand Rapids Board Game Lounge
A Grand Rapids board game lounge is continuing to evolve!. House Rules Board Game Lounge opened in late 2020 at 404 Ionia Ave. SW., across from the downtown market. The owner had previously operated a bottle shop, Craft Beer Cellar, at the site, and decided to re-open with the new board games lounge concept.
Nashville recording artist Sophia McIntosh to perform at Wyoming’s Lamar Park July 16
Nashville recording artist Sophia McIntosh will perform at Lamar Park on July 16 at 6 p.m. as part of the Wyoming Concerts in the Park series. The Jenison-based, 18-year-old indie pop singer has worked with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and co-penned songs with two-time Grammy Awards-winning Rebecca Lynn Howard, industry legend Rick Beresferd, Linde LaChance, and Brian Maher. McIntosh was also co-writer on Justin Moore’s #1 song, “Small Town USA.”
Salute to Bridge Street bar’s first year
Last July, The General Wood Shop made its debut as a gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Alberto Garza and Jeff Steinport are the masterminds behind the hotspot that’s part cocktail bar, part restaurant, all attitude. “The concept behind the General Wood Shop was a dream that...
More Than 15 New Restaurants Have Opened in West Michigan So Far in 2024
Looking for a new restaurant to try? You're in luck! From breakfast, to seafood, to tacos, to all-you-can eat joints, more than 15 new restaurants have opened so far this year!. West Michigan continues to be awesome for foodies! Last year alone, more than 40 new local restaurants joined the...
Moe Money McCoy's celebrates his Birthday Bash at West Coast Invasion on July 15
Get ready for the party of the year as Moe Money McCoy celebrates his birthday with a spectacular bash in the heart of Grand Rapids on July 15!. Join Moe Money McCoy and his crew for an electrifying night featuring live performances, surprise guest appearances, and DJ sets that will keep the dance floor alive all night long. It's also a gathering of celebrities, friends, fans, and the local community to celebrate together.
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