What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.
Benson
Love Those German Autos? DeutscheMarques Show Is At Gilmore Sat. July 9th
Another big weekend for the people with a passion for cars at the Gilmore Car Museum. This time its focus is on German cars, and their legendary German reputation for engineering and performance.
A Much Needed Dose of Laughter; Nunsense Opens July 14 in Coldwater
"We need a space where we can not take things so seriously and to be able to get that cathartic release".
Is Abraham Lincoln Squeaky-Clean Enough For Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park?
A statue of Abraham Lincoln, which has been in the works for over a decade, has been approved for Kalamazoo's Bronson Park, commemorating Lincoln's only visit to Michigan, in 1856.
I Had No Idea James Caan Played Football At Michigan State
James Caan was an acting giant, but how many folks knew he played football at Michigan State?
OTD: 1933, The First Baseball All-Star Game Was Played in Chicago, And Won By Babe Ruth
The game attracted not only the best of the best, but also a packed house of some 49,000 fans. The National Leaguers wore special uniforms that afternoon. The American League players word their home whites.
The First Show About Nothing Was Actually About A Girl From Lansing
While some of the basic elements of what would be staples of the Seinfeld series for nine series are in this episode - using bits of Jerry's standup routines, conversations about nothing (the show opens with a conversation about a button, as did the final scene in the finale.) - for whatever reason, changes were made
Bissell Pet Foundation Embarking On Biggest ‘Empty The Shelters’ Event Ever
Adoption saves two lives – the adopted pet and the one who takes their place in the shelter.
Review: ‘Bright Star’ Is A Mesmerizing Evening of Musical Theatre
It's hard not to gush when writing about Farmers Alley's production of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's musical "Bright Star".
Detroit Red Wings, GM Yzerman Name Team’s Next Coach, No Stranger to Kalamazoo
"Derek has an impressive resume, particularly the work he's done with young players and prospects throughout his career. We're excited to have him leading the charge behind the Red Wings bench.
Will This Be The New Logo If UCLA, USC Join The Big Ten?
So is the Magic Kingdom going to replace the stylized logo the Big Ten Conference has now? I've referring to the Big Ten as "the conference that can't count" for years, but if you sprinkle some fairy dust on USC and UCLA and make them members, that adds up to 16.