Contrary to what Midwesterners often think, we do speak with an accent. And it’s a funny one at that, depending whom you ask.
It’s achieved by “talking as though your lower jaw has fallen off and you have to form words with the rest of your face,” according to Edward McClelland.
So the author explains in his new book, “How To Speak Midwestern,” which is both a cultural history of and field guide to the varieties of speech throughout middle (real?) America.
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s 88th season, the first created by new Music Director Marcelo Lehninger, has been announced.
Fantasy has always been near and dear to Josiah Swanson’s heart. In fact, the director, producer and founder of the Muskegon-based WhiteShore Films lists The Lord of the Rings as one of his biggest inspirations for becoming a filmmaker.
Daniel Falicki and Joel Potrykus, both of Grand Rapids, took home top awards each at the 8th annual Made-in-Michigan Film Festival for their feature films, “Accidental Exorcist” and “The Alchemist Cookbook,” respectively.
As of yesterday, a movie based on the dark history of Beaver Island is now available on Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Vimeo, Vudu and other streaming sites.
On a random Wednesday in December, I decided to meander down to Louie's Trophy House Grill to participate in Open Mic Night, not having done so for months. After ordering the first of my standard Bell's Two Hearted Ale pre-game beers, I sat down with host Megan Dooley to chit-chat for a bit and catch up on life. But before too long, she let me in on this particular night's little secret.
The benefits of the voter-approved millage for the Grand Rapids Public Museum and John Ball Zoo are in effect, as of today.
Two Grand Rapids Ballet dancers have found love and passion together on the very same stage. Nicholas Schultz, 32, and Laura McQueen Schultz, 34, met when they were kids in the junior ballet program at Grand Rapids Ballet.
For the 31st year, LowellArts is hosting its annual West Michigan Art Competition, with $2,000 in cash awards presented to five artists.
With a successful Shark Tank endorsement, Shefit owner and founder Sara Moylan continues the hustle with new products and a call to action.
“I never had intentions of starting a business. I was trying to solve my own problem,” Moylan said, detailing her from-scratch efforts at creating her sports bra that is now the darling of Entrepreneur, Forbes, Runner’s World, and a little show from ABC called Shark Tank.
Downtown Grand Rapids’ very own The Intersection in 2016 reached the top 25 in ticket sales for club concert venues worldwide.
Chick-fil-A Inc. seems relentless in its desire to secure a location near Knapp Street and East Beltline Avenue on Grand Rapids’ northeast side.
It’s safe to say that rising stand-up comedian Shane Mauss has been on the best trip of his life over the last year.
Nothing beats a free movie — unless, of course, you add some free food to the mix. Now in its 11th year, the Chiaroscuro International Film series does all of this and much more.
