BTM Episode 80: Gerald R. Ford Museum and Foundation, GR Brewing Co., George Aquino, Experience GR
Nov 7, 2016 ·
40m 1s
On this weekend's show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Grand Rapids to experience the Ford Museum and the Grand Rapids Brewing Company. They also check in with friends...
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On this weekend's show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Grand Rapids to experience the Ford Museum and the Grand Rapids Brewing Company. They also check in with friends from Experience GR and the JW Marriott.
This show aired Nov. 5-6, 2016.
"Behind the Mitten" airs on 9 stations throughout the state of Michigan. Learn more at http://behindthemitten.com/
Segment 1:
John and Amy talk to Joe Calvaruso, executive director of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation. He talks about the benefits of joining the foundation as a member, and he talks about some of new interactive technology and updates at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
More info at http://geraldrfordfoundation.org/
Segment 2 (Listen at 10:16):
John and Amy talk to Stephanie Kotschevar of Experience Grand Rapids, which is a great resource to all the things happening in the area. She talks about "Cocktail Week Grand Rapids" (Nov. 9-20), as well as the upcoming Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival at DeVos Place (Nov. 17-19).
More info at http://www.experiencegr.com/
Segment 3 (Listen at 19:15):
John and Amy talk to their foodie friend George Aquino, the vice president of Amway Hotel Corp. He oversees the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, JW Marriott, the Downtown Courtyard in Grand Rapids, and even Peter Island Resort and Spa. He talks about why you want so stay at his properties and restaurants, as well as some of his other local favorites.
More on the JW Marriott at http://ilovethejw.com/
Segment 4 (Listen at 29:16):
John and Amy talk to Chris Knape of BarFly Ventures, who talks about a new menu at GR Brewing Co. He also brings BEER of THE WEEK. (Downtown Dank, an Imperial IPA) They also talk to Kristin Phillips Mooney of Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and some of events coming up this holiday season. (The annual Christmas Tree Lighting event is Nov. 17.)
More on the Ford Museum https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/
*Nov. 11: Chris Knape also noted all HopCat locations -- as well as Stella's Lounge and GR Brewing Co. -- will offer a free meal for veterans and active duty military.
More info: https://hopcat.com/
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This show aired Nov. 5-6, 2016.
"Behind the Mitten" airs on 9 stations throughout the state of Michigan. Learn more at http://behindthemitten.com/
Segment 1:
John and Amy talk to Joe Calvaruso, executive director of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation. He talks about the benefits of joining the foundation as a member, and he talks about some of new interactive technology and updates at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
More info at http://geraldrfordfoundation.org/
Segment 2 (Listen at 10:16):
John and Amy talk to Stephanie Kotschevar of Experience Grand Rapids, which is a great resource to all the things happening in the area. She talks about "Cocktail Week Grand Rapids" (Nov. 9-20), as well as the upcoming Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival at DeVos Place (Nov. 17-19).
More info at http://www.experiencegr.com/
Segment 3 (Listen at 19:15):
John and Amy talk to their foodie friend George Aquino, the vice president of Amway Hotel Corp. He oversees the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, JW Marriott, the Downtown Courtyard in Grand Rapids, and even Peter Island Resort and Spa. He talks about why you want so stay at his properties and restaurants, as well as some of his other local favorites.
More on the JW Marriott at http://ilovethejw.com/
Segment 4 (Listen at 29:16):
John and Amy talk to Chris Knape of BarFly Ventures, who talks about a new menu at GR Brewing Co. He also brings BEER of THE WEEK. (Downtown Dank, an Imperial IPA) They also talk to Kristin Phillips Mooney of Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and some of events coming up this holiday season. (The annual Christmas Tree Lighting event is Nov. 17.)
More on the Ford Museum https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/
*Nov. 11: Chris Knape also noted all HopCat locations -- as well as Stella's Lounge and GR Brewing Co. -- will offer a free meal for veterans and active duty military.
More info: https://hopcat.com/
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