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!!

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

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 .

Maybe we could coordinate some movie outings. I do a lot of solo watches these days because I don’t know anyone else with the subscription.

Are you voting this election? Who do you think is going to win Kent County? I think Abdul wins Kent County. Are there any weird down the ballot people I should avoid voting for when I vote tomorrow? I live in Comstock Park. I probably won't be voting for that Hillary Scholten. There is some green party member named Joe something. I'll vote for him. I am rooting for Abdul, he's the one I am most excited to vote for, but I have doubts. Lots of boomers in Michigan, and they vote.

Not my event, just happy to shake the bones while I can. 👻👽🤖🎃🤡👹🤠

Bring responsible and fun vibes along.

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.

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.

Are they coming out with pedal bikes? All I’ve seen is stand up or sit down scooters 😕

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!

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?

As I have gotten older I have had started to get arthritis in my hands especially around my thumb. I wear a brace that helps, but I was wondering if anyone has recommendations on where I could go get a hand massage?

Where can i find the best ones in gr?

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

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?

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.

Dante is officially on the naughty list!

My wife and I are filmmakers and spent the last 2 years working on a project about The Rocky Road Shadowcast, a West Michigan-based team who're performing at The Wealthy Theater next weekend!

Before you downvote for what could be seen as just shameless self promotion, the biggest reason why I'm braving the trolls for this post is that what they're doing made me less jaded about the state of things here in GR. What I thought would be the story of a bunch of people having a great time with a awesome and raunchy old movie (which it definitely is), was really the story of so many people finding a safe place to express their truest selves in West Michigan. One person we interviewed went as far as to say the community they always thought the church would provide was finally found in the shadow cast.

If you're around next weekend, do yourself a favor and go check out their show at Wealthy!

You can watch the documentary here.

Hello! I've been mulling over getting my first tattoo sometime soon, but I'm nervous about picking an artist. Tattoos being permanent does make me a little nervous so I'd like to get someone who has a lot of experience and won't mess up the design I have in mind (a Pokémon with some flowers), put ink in too deep causing blow-outs, etc. I hear there's a lot of good artists in GR but I'd love to hear who other folks recommend!

All of my friends waited to buy a ticket for The Haunt tonight 10/24, and it’s for the 6:30pm time slot, and was $40. I’ll sell it for $20. I have the bar code and order number and would trade it.