Michael McCallum always knew he wanted to be a performer, and that’s why he launched Rebel Pictures in 1999.

We tasked elementary and middle school students at the Creative Youth Center’s summer programming to become journalists and give Revue readers some unique perspectives on cool (and hot!) spots in GR. Here’s what they had to say.

OK, let’s get one thing straight when it comes to stand-up comedian Brian Regan: His birthday is actually June 2 — not Oct. 2 like the internet might lead his friends and fans to believe. 

“I have a good friend who always calls me on Oct. 2 to wish me a happy birthday, because that’s my Wikipedia birthday, and I never corrected him because I always got a kick out of it,” Regan said. “It’s nice for me, because I get two birthdays out of it. I get my actual birthday on June 2 and then I get my Wikipedia birthday.”

If I’m sitting poolside, please trust that I’ll be wearing my loud and colorful, cheeky summertime fashions as I adjust my sunglasses and refresh my pina colada. This rule is rigid. 

Clothing in the summer has everything to do with having fun, so whether it’s a sequined flamingo on your purse or pineapple earrings, you need to work that festive angle. Aim for anything that screams “garden party on steroids,” along with headache-inducing neon and fun fruit accessories.  

The results are in for Revue’s 2107 Best of the West readers poll.

We asked anyone and everyone passionate about West Michigan to vote for their favorite local establishments and/or people in 128 categories, from Best New Restaurant and Best Hair Stylist to Best Bloody Mary and Best Record Store. Find out who won!

Find out who won in the dining category of Revue’s 2107 Best of the West readers poll. Categories include: Best New Restaurant, Best Pizza, Best Fried Chicken and much more.

See who took top honors for Best New Brewery, Best IPA, Best Cocktails and more.

Find out the best places to shop for clothing, gifts, farm-fresh groceries and more, and where to pamper your pet.

Here are your picks for things to do in West Michigan, including Best Dive Bar, Best Dog Park, Best Karaoke and many others.

Need a new 'do or tattoo? Looking for vet or banking services? Here are the best of people & services.