Settings
Light Theme
Dark Theme

BTM Episode 177: Learn more about Coldwater, Michigan, as well as nearby Colon and Quincy

BTM Episode 177: Learn more about Coldwater, Michigan, as well as nearby Colon and Quincy
Sep 18, 2018 · 40m 26s

On this Episode: We are in Coldwater Country, Coldwater, Michigan! We talk to our friends from Adventure Zone, the Tibbits Opera House, Capri Drive-In and the Children's Museum of Branch...

show more
On this Episode: We are in Coldwater Country, Coldwater, Michigan! We talk to our friends from Adventure Zone, the Tibbits Opera House, Capri Drive-In and the Children's Museum of Branch County. We also learn about the Little River Railroad, the village of Colon’s love for Magic and a cool Pints in the Park event Sept. 29 in nearby Quincy. Thanks to Debra and all the guests for the hospitality!

This episode aired Sept. 15-16, 2018 on radio stations across the state of Michigan.

Show Notes:
Segment 1- Debra Yee, Executive Director of Coldwater Country joins us to talk about what makes this are of Michigan special. Did you know that they are located halfway between Detroit and Chicago and have over 100 lakes in the area? Joining her is Carl Thorton from nearby Colon, which is the magic capital of the whole wide world.

Segment 2-Melissa Austin shares information about the Children's Museum of Brand County, a must stop if you are in the area with kids. We also visit with Christine Delaney from the Tibbits Opera House. They have been hosting events every weekend for 137 years.

Segment 3-There are only a handful of drive-in movie theaters left in Michigan, and one of them is located right in Coldwater Country. Susan Magos shares the history of the Capri Drive-In, which will be open through October. Matt Stritzinger from the Adventure Zone and Dickey's BBQ shares all the cool things you can do at the Zone, including mini golf, bounce houses and virtual reality games.

Segment 4-Erin Vessy from the village of Quincy tells us all about her upcoming event Pints in the Park, happening September 29. There will be all sorts of beers, wines and ciders to try, including our BEER OF THE WEEK, Grand River Brewery's Monkey Mouth. Debra Yee joins us again to talk events, including some upcoming special rides on the Little River Railroad.
show less
Information
Author John Gonzalez
Website -
Tags
-

Looks like you don't have any active episode

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Current

Looks like you don't have any episodes in your queue

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Next Up

Episode Cover Episode Cover

It's so quiet here...

Time to discover new episodes!

Discover
Your Library
Search