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The Peoples Cider Company Batch #1 debuts at Hopcat and Georgio’s in downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted by dvanderkooi on Sunday, May 5th, 12:20 pm
The Peoples Cider Company Batch #1 debuts at Hopcat and Georgio’s in downtown Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- The Peoples Cider Co. very recently has started previewing their European-style dry cider at local Grand Rapids bars and restaurants, and I took advantage of the opportunity to meet up with owner Jason Lummen at the near-downtown cider making facility and talk about the new and exciting venture.

For those looking for something a little different from the many sweeter tasting hard ciders that seem most abundant in the American market, Jason has been working on and developing his own brand of dry cider since his very first batch back in 2002. Recently obtaining a small winemaker’s license has allowed him the luxury and freedom to begin distributing at a much earlier stage than what it would take a small brewery to reach the same levels.

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SUN AM Java Chat w/Jennifer & Alana: Wicked, Derby, WISE, Shelley Makeover

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 9:34am

GRAND RAPIDS & KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WZZM)- WZZM 13's Jennifer Pascua & Alana Nehring talk about Wicked playing at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo.

Plus, they share some viewer pictures from Derby parties.

And, they talk about W.I.S.E. and Project Forgive.

Finally, a look at WGVU's Shelley Irwin's makeover courtesy of West Michigan Woman.

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Specialty beer on tap as Grand Rapids defends Beer City USA title

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 9:00am
Specialty beer on tap as Grand Rapids defends Beer City USA title

 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Ten area breweries are teaming up to create a new beer, as Grand Rapids defends its title of Beer City USA.

The new rye IPA, called #55555513, will be available on tap starting Sunday, May 5.  The beer received its creative name because it contains 5.5% alcohol, 55 International Bitterness Units (IBU), and is being released on 5/5/13.   

Participating breweries include:

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Walk for Lupus at Rosa Park Circle

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 7:40am

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - The Michigan Lupus Foundation is hosting the Grand Rapids Lupus walk Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The fundraiser raises money for lupus support, education, and research to find a cure.  Oneof the programs the walk helps is the free lupus support group held in Grand Rapids every month.

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Downtown Market opens Saturday

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 7:10pm

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- It's that time of year again. Farmers markets around West Michigan are opening for the season this weekend.

One of the most anticipated is the new Grand Rapids' new Downtown Market which is nearing completion. Earlier this week we got a sneak peak of the market during a guided tour.

Only portions of the outdoor market will open to the public Saturday. The entire market, including a new 2,000 square foot building will open later this summer, offering a lot more than fruits and vegetables.

"It is a traditional outside farmer's market, but in addition we also have the inside facility, which will have the market hall with 20 to 24 year-round vendors, two restaurants, a greenhouse education space, banquet rooms," said Claire Duthler, market manager and event coordinator. "There is a lot more to the downtown market than an outdoor market."

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Empty storefront transformed into new coffee bar

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 9:00am
Empty storefront transformed into new coffee bar

 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—  An empty storefront downtown has new life.

Owners of the Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge held a grand opening celebration at its new location at 100 Commerce Ave. SW on April 26. The event also served as a benefit for the YWCA, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The café features coffee, tea and espresso drinks, as well as bagels and baked sweets from GR Bagel.  The business features a large lounge area owners say is great for studying, meeting, or hanging out.

The Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Fertility clinic closes after doctor falls ill

Submitted by Chris Zoladz, Multi-Media Producer, WZZM 13
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 9:17pm

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- A fertility clinic closed suddenly this week after its doctor was diagnosed with a serious illness.

A spokesperson for the Grand Rapids Fertility Clinic says the office is in the process of notifying patients about what happened. They are also providing references to other fertility clinics in the area and giving patients a choice of where to send their medical specimens.

The clinic was located in the Woman's Health Center on Michigan Street NE.

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