Michigan's Best Mexican Restaurant 2018-MLive, Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman interview Lexie Dorsett Sharp, who plays Rosalie in "SCHOOL OF ROCK." Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie, and musical theater's first-ever kids' rock band playing their instruments live on stage.

IF YOU GO

"School of Rock" - The Musical

When: Sept. 19-23, 2018

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 6:30 p.m. Sunday; matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing

Address: 750 E. Shaw LN | East Lansing MI 48824

Tickets: Starting at $43.

More info: whartoncenter.com

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman interview John Beilfuss, owner of Lula's Louisiana Cookhouse, on this segment for their radio show Behind the Mitten. Lula's was the winner of Michigan's Best Fried Chicken in 2016. In addition, Lula's is hosting a party to celebrate the release of Michigan's Best Day in Owosso. It's a video about what to eat and drink in Owosso. The party is at 7 p.m. May 17, 2018. The Michigan's Best series is presented by MLive. Learn more about Lula's and the party at https://www.facebook.com/events/105991560252022/ LEARN more about Michigan's Best Fried Chicken at http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/07/michigans_best_fried_chicken_o_2.html THIS SEGMENT aired May 12-13, 2018 on radio stations across Michigan.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman announced this morning (May 3, 2018) their latest MLive search to find Michigan's Best Mexican Restaurant. John and Amy appeared on Justin Barclay's West Michigan Live on WOOD Radio to talk Mexican Restaurants, as well as Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby. To make a nomination go to MLive.com at http://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/2018/05/help_us_find_michigans_best_me.html

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman hang out at Schmohz Brewery in Grand Rapids to talk about what's new and how they have managed to carve a niche for themselves since 2004. Learn more about Schmohz at https://www.facebook.com/SchmohzBrewery/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talk to Ben Darcie about his upcoming Beer Education classes, which take place Mondays, late April through first week of June 2018, in Grand Rapids.

Classes are Monday Nights, 7-9pm.
Event Links:
Week 1 4/30 @ Harmony Hall - NEIPA
https://www.facebook.com/events/131449461032758/
Week 2 5/7 @ Harmony hall - New Breweries in the Current Climate
https://www.facebook.com/events/364663110696531/
Week 3 5/14 @ Harmony Hall - Sours w/ Speciation
https://www.facebook.com/events/2079569145647656/
Week 4 5/21 @ Gray Skies Distillery - GR Distilleries w/ Gray Skies, Long Road, Bier Distillery & Thornapple
https://www.facebook.com/events/183131288993496/
Week 5 6/4 @ Harmony Hall - Brewer's Round Table
https://www.facebook.com/events/177796696096080/

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExperienceBeer/

On this Podcast, Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe joins John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive as a guest on West Michigan Live on WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids. Host Justin Barclay asks Brian about the current state of music. John asks about songwriting, including why a song like The Freshmen has stood the test of time. The song was a No. 1 hit in 1997. The Verve Pipe performs Feb. 10, 2018 at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids.

More info on The Verve Pipe at https://www.thevervepipe.com/

More info on WOOD Radio at https://woodradio.iheart.com/featured/west-michigan-live/

More info on John and Amy at http://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/

This episode aired on Feb. 8, 2018.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLIive traveled the state of Michigan for four weeks in June and July of 2017 and selected Michigan's Best French Fries for MLive.com.

On this special Podcast they interview Tim Taylor, one of the owners of Hamburger Mikey in Muskegon, which finished in the Top 10.

Learn more about Hamburger Mikey at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hamburger-Mikey-1189356631137717/
MLive story: http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2016/12/heres_how_hamburger_mikey_is_s.html

Michigan's Best Fries:
http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2017/07/these_10_restaurants_make_mich.html#incart_river_index_topics

This was recorded Friday, July 14, 2017 at WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids.

On Thursday, July 6, 2017, Frank Beckmann of WJR-AM (760) interviews John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of MLive about their search for Michigan's Best French Fry.

More info on the Frank Beckmann show at:
http://www.wjr.com/frankbeckmann/

More info on the search for Best French Fry:
http://topics.mlive.com/tag/french-fry/

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez interview winemaker Jay Briggs of 45 North Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City.

45 North is celebrating Michigan Wine Month in May 2017, as well as Traverse City Uncorked, with several events and releases.

More info at https://fortyfivenorth.com/

More on Traverse City Uncorked at http://traversecityuncorked.com/

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez interview Marie-Chantal Dalese, the president and CEO of Chateau Chantal on the Old Mission Peninsula.

Marie-Chantal shared the incredible story about how her father Robert, a former priest, and her mother, Nadine, a former nun, turned their winery into a popular Michigan destination.

Chateau Chantal is celebrating Michigan Wine Month in May 2017, as well as Traverse City Uncorked, with several events and releases.

More info at http://www.chateauchantal.com/mobile

More on Traverse City Uncorked at http://traversecityuncorked.com/