West Michigan is getting the big city treatment this fall. Instead of traveling to New York or Chicago to see Broadwa...
In 2009, ArtPrize broke the mold as the world's largest art prize. It quickly gained notoriety and became a cause ...
If you ask indie/folk/rock songstress Brie Stoner where she's from, she says she has no idea.
"I honestly believe...
Find out what to do with your long weekend! Thursday night is definitely the new Friday night, with a Super Happy Funtime Welcome Home Show, several new theatre and art shows opening, and Paleface and Mo wsg The Fainting Generals and grrRoPolis. Friday, get your ska/punk fix at The RedLights CD release at Juke's. But don't forget the kitties. Saturday night, see hot local bands and help raise money to find homes for wayward cats at Rock for Crash's. READ IT!
Paleface is something of a legend to many singer- songwriters. Initially discovered by Danny Fields within the New York anti-folk circuit, he's a personal friend of Daniel Johnston and let Beck sleep on his couch. He inspired musicians at the infamous Lach's Antihoot including The Moldy Peaches, Regina Spektor, and Langhorne Slim, as well as local acts Grropolis and Chance Jones. He's put out more than … READ IT!
In a world of bands that are lazily described as Band A meets Band B with Band C influences, The RedLights is a band that actually creates an interesting juxtaposition of established genres, while being its own unique entity. The ska influences are obvious, but so is the hard edge of punk. Tight, off-beat rhythms combined with the beloved sensation of watching a … READ IT!
Believe it or not, ArtPrize is not the only event occuring this month! Other best bets include: Billy Idol and Slash on Sept. 4, Duff "Ace of Cakes" Goldman at Hospice of Michigan's 30th Anniversary on Sept. 15, Tokyo Police Club on Sept. 22, and Prospecto Musical Showcase and Sonic Experience Sept. 23–25, which will offer more than 60 local, regional and national bands. READ IT!
In addition to this month's ArtPrize coverage, we interviewed founder Rick DeVos to uncover his thoughts about the success of the event, what's new for this year, why he started the event and how he sees it evolving. READ IT!
DINING:
After Labor Day, September becomes a month that triggers a spontaneous whimsy in me that I attribute to some Pavlovian imprint from my hedonistic years. It is rooted in grade school-era visits to apple orchards … Read more
LIBATIONS:
September is a gorgeous heartbreak, the end of summer and an unwelcome undoing of spring. Days shorten. Vacations end. Temperatures drop. At least the trees put on a show…
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NEW! MICROBREWS:
Starting this month, our resident beer babe Kelly Quintanilla visits West Michigan breweries, quaffs their wares and brings you the results. This month: Odd Side Ales, New Holland's B.A.M.B. and more …
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OPINION:
Stad diPonzi warns of the perils of technological driving distractions, while David Smith tells a friend back in England about the excellence of West Michigan beer. Read more
