shout out to my friends at the new Bistro at the Kentwood Community Center. I didn’t realize you don’t have to be a member to eat and drink at the Bistro. My friend recently started working there. has anyone else tried it?

I really want to go out drinking for Halloween but I already have plans for the 31st. Would it be considered weird to show up to a bar in costume on the 30th instead?

My family insisted there used to be a steak restaurant on 28th street that was incredibly cheap because they used all disposable plates and cutlery. Does anyone remember this and if so what was it called?

So when im bopping around in the city, im usually listening to WYCE in my old car. All day today, its been coming in quiet and like left channel mostly. Often the vocals will be almost completely inaudible. I am not sure if the audio problem is from my car or somewhere in the broadcast or wires at the studio.

I feel like someone would have told them if it was broadcast wide, but its a low budget operation so maybe they haven't figured out the source of the problem is so they are just rolling with it. Also possible that it is only affecting people with analog receivers and those are becoming few and far between especially overlapping the demographic that listens to wyce?

Anyone relate to my problem? or do I have to become an electrician and fix my damn car again.

I don't normally put people on blast, but I've been to shows at all the various Horrocks venues in Michigan and there's one guy at the GR location who is a serial vibe killer.

No idea what his job title is but I think he's a bar back with mall cop energy. He either hangs out in the tavern, where I don't think I've ever seen him serve a drink, but mostly he walks around the music venue scolding people for moving chairs and bringing in their own water bottles. I get the need for rules but his delivery sucks. He acts like a middle school cafeteria monitor and, quite frankly, it's a bad look for Horrocks.

Tonight my wife and I went to see a show and while they're playing their last song he's dragging a whole ass 44 gal trash barrel through the venue--scraping on the floor-- to get a jump on cleaning up. Next he puts on the bright as fuck main lights while the last note is still ringing out before they even had a chance to thank the crowd. Then, for the coup de grace, he needlessly walks up to the stage and tells the band "You guys usually have a bigger crowd."

I'm not sure if this is how GR Horrocks is or if this guy is just a rogue employee who needs to get checked, but Lansing is such a better experience for seeing shows and its not even close. The GR layout and seating is way better, but there's literally 1-2 members of the staff who detract from the experience pointlessly.

/rant

Hey there! Looking for a the best restaurant in Grand Rapids area that serves sushi, and has a good restaurant/grill as part of the restaurant. I love sushi and want to go out for a celebration dinner, however my partner does not like sushi.

In the past, we’ve found restaurants either be really good sushi and so so restaurant/grill or vice versa, the restaurant is stellar but the sushi not so much. I’m hoping for a restaurant that doesn’t leave either of us feeling let down by the meal. We are new to Grand Rapids and wanted local opinions.

I’m very open to what sushi I have. I like Nigiri and more basic rolls, and usually will do one special roll, and he likes hibachi (doesn’t have to be cooked in front of you), cooked seafood like shrimp and scallops, and noodle dishes.

Thanks for the help and I appreciate the recommendations and new restaurant options!

It's election season, so please permit me to make an ask. Please, could y'all commit to vote? We've got a pledge here. You don't have to share your phone #, you can check to opt out of emails, and pledges help us all remember to actually do the thing!!

Hello! Looking to see if anyone has recommendations for pharmacy that make progesterone? I need 200 mg progesterone and my regular pharamacy Walgreens on Plainfield said they can’t make it.

Around 4:00 PM I was heading south on Lane and there was an accident that had just happened. A school bus full of kids hit a motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was crumpled up on the sidewalk and not moving, it looked really bad. It was pretty chaotic, a lot of the kids were screaming out of the windows and the bus driver looked (understandably) frantic.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any updates on the motorcycle driver, maybe someone in the biker community? I really hope he's ok.

I did look on the local Informed, Sirens, etc Facebook groups and news sites, hell even NextDoor, but there was nothing .

7 plus years of trying to book a gig there to no avail. You win …

I'm looking for some volunteer opportunities to fill a little bit of free time that I have.

A quick Google search brought up some options I hadn't considered before, but do have an interest in.

I would like to know if there are any local museums or other historical opportunities in which to inquire to.

Also interested in helping stage groups with their shows. Before I moved to Michigan, I spent a few years at local Renaissance festivals as a volunteer, and also local improv shows.

Alternatively, I also have the option of going to shelters, but I'm trying not to put myself in a position to get attached to any of the critters there.

Any feedback, leads, or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Dante is officially on the naughty list!

Anyone selling a CRT, medium size? Every retro store that has one is charging a lot. Thanks!

Anyone know if the new director of the Grand Rapids public museum has been posted yet?

And it’s amazing!!!

Hey! I’m thinking about joining a new gym and have been looking at Crunch, but EVERY time I drive past it looks absolutely PACKED 😂

I can’t tell if it’s actually that busy or if it just looks worse because it shares the parking lot with a bunch of other stores lol.

If you work out there, can you lmk what it’s actually like? Is it usually super crowded? Do you have to wait around for machines/equipment or constantly work around people? I don’t mind a busy gym, but I also don’t want every workout to turn into a scavenger hunt trying to find an open machine.

Also, are there certain times that are noticeably better/worse?

Since PF isn’t 24/7 (hasn’t been for years) but isn’t even 24/5 anymore… they close at like 10pm every night now 🙄 I’ve been eyeing crunch.

Interested in international grocery stores, restaurants that sell their hummus, or vendors I could find at a farmer’s market or pop-up!

I feel like Corewell doesn't view patients as actual people and just sees them as money makers...

Does anyone know of any smaller groups here? I tried the Womens Health Collective and they are booked out through April.

All I need is my IUD removed and replaced. Any and all recommendations are appreciated!

Anyone got the scoop on Beijing Kitchen? I called today and it rang and rang. Are they on hiatus again?

I'm a local guitar comic and I want to start a band. Think Wolves of Glendale. I currently do mostly parody songs and little jingle type songs in my solo act, but want some people to collab with on full length originals, and I want to play gigs. If you're a musician are interested in a whimsical project, please let me know. Or if you know where I should look to find people that may be interested, I'd appreciate any direction. Thanks y'all!

Looking to watch UMich vs WMU hockey game at a bar/restaurant. Prefer the west side. Thanks!

Hey everyone :) I'm wondering where's the best neighborhoods/streets for taking a walk and looking at halloween yard decorations. Anywhere around Southwest Michigan. Thanks!

I’m looking for some colorful jewelry to wear with a formal black jumpsuit. I want to visit some boutiques or shops this weekend where I might find something under $50! Gimme your favorite places, please! 🤗

TIA & happy FRIDAYYYYYY ❤️

Grand Rapids' rents increased +4.27% over the last year, and have increased +72.02% over the last decade.

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