The lights dim and cameras roll as people settle into their seats once again for the sixth year of the Grand Rapids Comic Con Film Fest, where local independent filmmakers can show off their short films. This year, however, the Grindhouse Film Festival is joining the lineup.

Best known as the star and co-creator of the hit Comedy Central series Workaholics, actor/comedian Adam Devine has personally embodied the show’s title with his busy career since the slacker cult classic ended its run last year after seven seasons.

We’re in a dark mood over here — dark like the bottom of a witch’s cauldron. Come October, we like to get a little gloomy and mysterious, and MODRN GR is down for it too. 

If it looks good on Kherington McFarland, it can look good on you too. September’s style child shows you how to work it as we head into fall. 

Earlier this month, two Grand Rapids high school students, Maeve Wilbourn and Aliya Hall, attended the first-ever International Congress of Youth Voices.

Jo Koy is far from the norm when it comes to the comedy world.

A Roundup of Openings, Closings and other Local Business News

• Harmony Brewing Company
• Three Blondes Brewing
• Coppercraft Distillery
• Ridge Cider
• Escape Allegan
• Railtown Brewing Company
• Fenn Valley Vineyards
• Gallery Brewery

If comedian Nikki Glaser could host a roast for anyone, she’d pick Taylor Swift.

In 2015, Dog Story Theater’s Comedy Outlet Monday brought together a group of four funny guys who might not have crossed paths otherwise.

You can look to the stars or over in Hudsonville at Lou + Marie for fierce fashions to fit your wild side.